It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
GM Brad Holmes was the same way. His superpower was his ability to identify talent. Not managing people. So, after Campbell was hired, he jumped into the pre-draft preparations, working with Holmes.
Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell's ability to maintain team's offensive success after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is being put to the test.
Following Ben Johnson's departure, Dan Campbell has brought back a former assistant who is set to become the new offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, working closely with Jared Goff. The Detroit Lions didn’t close the 2024 season as they had hoped.
There could be a ton of turnover, even with head coach Dan Campbell remaining in place at the top. But Campbell doesn't foresee the Lions falling out of contention for several reasons.  "That core group is still intact and some of these guys are now -- we've signed some back,
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is disappointed his team had their hopeful Super Bowl run ended before it started, but he has faith the window remains wide open.
For now, Ben Johnson is officially the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator. But Dan Campbell is preparing for the worst, admitting on Monday that he's expecting both Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be hired away by head coaching opportunities.
Even though he expects to lose his two coordinators, Lions coach Dan Campbell should be trusted to keep the team's window open to win a Super Bowl.
Ben Johnson is a strong candidate to coach the Raiders, Bears and Jaguars next year, while Aaron Glenn is a top choice for the Jets and Saints
Jameson Williams put together a breakout season this year as he played in 15 games and hauled in 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns. He has battled a lot of adversity throughout his career, but he is finding a way to pull through.
And yes, the opposite is true for fired-up Bears fans. Luckily Dan Campbell, 48, and his lovable family are still with Motor City to get them through this difficult time.