Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has declined head coaching opportunities, citing his satisfaction with the team's progress and his love for Detroit. Johnson believes the timing must be right before pursuing a head coaching role in the future. He values stability and aims to secure a second contract in the NFL.
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After Lions OC Ben Johnson decided not to pursue the Commanders' head-coaching job, someone spread "false narratives" about him. Says Johnson, "That's part of life in the NFL." https://t.co/3Zsz3MWkTQ
Lions' Ben Johnson details decision to pass on head coaching opportunities: 'I love where I'm at' https://t.co/6rwUcKt6YS
Lions OC Ben Johnson breaks down decision to return to Detroit: "Something that really resonates with me is, OK, eight openings this past year. What would you set the over-under (at) in three years? How many still have jobs?" https://t.co/8hfuCxlNXr https://t.co/smPiaqVLts
Amazing honesty here from @Lions OC Ben Johnson on his situation. https://t.co/ZSLupWb1q1
#Lions OC Ben Johnson explained why he stayed in Detroit instead of taking a head coach position. Johnson mentioned that of the eight openings this offseason, five of those hires will likely be gone in the next three years. He wants to be sure he can secure a second contract asโฆ https://t.co/UrXFEJt3VZ
Ben Johnson on why he returned to the #Lions https://t.co/JxKOZsFroO
Ben Johnson is enjoying his time in Detroit and is confident that he will one day become a head coach in the NFL. ๐ https://t.co/wEijLTubD0 https://t.co/e12W0X1Xrr
Ben Johnson on decision to stay on as Lions offensive coordinator: "The results haven't been there yet, but the Caribbean is on the horizon. It's coming up." https://t.co/8lChzpgbfw
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Lions OC Ben Johnson explained why he turned down head coaching opportunities this offseason, and what he'll be looking for whenever he makes the jump in the future https://t.co/wWz6TgvU9y via @freep
Lions OC Ben Johnson in no rush to take HC gig: "The stars need to align. I'm not going to do it just to do it. I love what I'm doing right now." https://t.co/8hfuCxlNXr https://t.co/SLAe6B6yK9
Ben Johnson on decision to stay Lions OC: "I like the sunshine" https://t.co/8hfuCxlNXr https://t.co/DlOsLhh7yN
Lions OC Ben Johnson explains why he chose to stay in Detroit rather than move into a head coaching job. Hint: He loves the sunshine. For more see https://t.co/a415Suqgkn https://t.co/DO36PCqSD4
Lions' OC Ben Johnson keeps surprising people by turning down interviews, and keeps smiling about it. He believes he's ready to be an NFL head coach, but not interested in pushing it: "I like what weโve built here. ... I want to reap the rewards with them a little longer."