Ben Johnson decided to return to the Detroit Lions rather than become a head coach elsewhere, marking the second straight offseason he has made that decision. The official answer we received regarding Johnson’s decision was that he had “unfinished business” with the Lions and wanted to win a Super Bowl with the team. We also
Uncategorized
After an incredibly successful 2023 season, the Detroit Lions now turn their gaze to the offseason. The first thing on Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes’ to-do list? Figure out a contract extension for starting quarterback Jared Goff. Former NFL agent Joel Corry weighs in on what a new deal for Goff may look like given…
The Detroit Lions‘ head coach Dan Campbell has witnessed tremendous popularity throughout the season among the fans and analysts. He has single-handedly changed the morale of the Detroit Lions team. The Lions made history by registering a postseason victory after three decades and Campbell was the architect who worked ‘not-so-silently’ but behind the curtains. His
The San Francisco 49ers went into halftime of the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions trailing 24-7. Yet the team was able to come back and prevail, 34-31. Some bad decisions by Lions head coach Dan Campbell haunted Detroit during the collapse. But there was also a big change the Niners’ defense made that
We’ve yet to hear directly from Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson since he notified the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks that he will not be pursuing a head coach job and is returning to Detroit. However, thanks to Amon-Ra St. Brown, we have a better idea of what made Johnson return.
Josh Reynolds is in the middle of the storm due to his drops, and he didn’t immediately address the issue. However, he finally spoke up on the botched receptions that probably cost his team the chance to compete for a Super Bowl. Detroit Lions’ Reynolds says dropped catches were down to luck According to The
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell became the hot button of debate for his two decisions to go for it on fourth down in the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. While that debate rages on, Campbell has already said he doesn’t regret either of those decisions—and he’s largely supported…
The Detroit Lions got some big news on Tuesday afternoon offensive coordinator Ben Johnson took his name out of the running for both the Commanders and Seahawks head coaching jobs and decided to stay on the Lions coaching staff. One of the early reactions to this move was to say something to the effect of
The NFL finally corrected an egregious slight. On Tuesday, the league announced that Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was one of two Detroit players added to the 2024 Pro Bowl. St, Brown and rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs are among the additions to the all-star extravaganza, which has changed formats to a games style of
Talk about impact. This season, the 2023 rookie class for the Detroit Lions might be the best class that general manager Brad Holmes has drafted. While the 2021 and 2022 classes have had some great players come out, the 2023 class has a chance to go down as the most impactful. While pundits and even…
The latest edition of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available to stream and listen to on YouTube or your favorite podcast provider. We recorded live from radio row in Mobile for the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The first half of the show is dedicated to Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit. The offensive coordinator spurned
The Detroit Lions had an impressive season, coming within one game of a Super Bowl berth despite their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Looking ahead, the future seems promising for the Lions. GM Brad Holmes and Coach Dan Campbell are likely already diligently evaluating the roster, identifying areas for improvement to overcome the challenges.
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, yet somehow the Detroit Lions have managed to pull of something even more unlikely in two consecutive offseasons: they’re retaining Ben Johnson. That’s a big deal, and speaks volumes to the type of environment that has been cultivated in Allen Park. It means continuity for scheme,…
The NFL Playoffs have provided fans with some thrilling moments, and this season saw the Detroit Lions come closer to a Super Bowl appearance than ever before. However, their hopes were dashed in the second half when they faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. While many have criticized head coach Dan Campbell for his