Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to remain with the team for the 2024 season, despite significant interest from other teams for head coaching positions. Johnson, a hot HC candidate, cited his enjoyment of the current situation in Detroit, including the culture, ownership, and staff, as key reasons for his decision. He emphasized that he is not ready to pursue a head coaching role unless he feels confident about the opportunity. Johnson expressed his desire to continue experiencing the 'sunshine' of winning with the Lions and to set himself up for a second contract. He wants to reap the rewards with the team a little longer. Head Coach Dan Campbell supported Johnson's decision, noting that everything needs to be right for Johnson to take a head coaching job.
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 we’ve built here. ... I want to reap the rewards with them a little longer."
Ben Johnson on staying with Lions: I wanted the sunshine a little bit longer. https://t.co/sO47Xa1DyU
Lions OC Ben Johnson, who had a lot of interest from teams as a HC candidate, said he stayed in Detroit because he wanted to feel the sunshine of winning a little longer. Said he loves the situation in Detroit between culture, ownership, staff, ect...
Some great, honest stuff from Ben Johnson today on why he returned to the Lions for 2024 after he was once again a hot HC candidate after last season.
Lions OC Ben Johnson opening up about his decision to return to Detroit. Johnson: "I'm not willing to go down the other path yet unless I feel really good about how it's gonna unfold." Wants to set himself up for a second contract. For now, he's enjoying Detroit.
Dan Campbell: “Sacks aren’t that big of a deal as long as you’re getting pressures.”
Dan Campbell on Ben Johnson's decision to return: "I think he feels like it's a good opportunity here and he wants to make the most of it." Says he thinks everything needs to be right for Johnson to take a head coaching job. "It's a good vibe right now."