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Adam Schefter disagrees with Ben Johnson rumors

ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter disagrees with some of the rumors surrounding Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson is one of the most desirable head coach candidates. The 38-year-old spoke with four teams that have (had) a head …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

AFC team closing in on Ben Johnson as next head coach?

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has once again been viewed as a top head coach candidate heading into 2025, and there seems to be a growing sense that he will wind up with a specific AFC team. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas …

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Fans all think Cowboys need to hire 1 specific head coach

The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with Mike McCarthy, and one name has immediately generated buzz as the team’s search for a new head coach begins. McCarthy’s current contract with the Cowboys is set to expire on Tuesday. The two sides …

Tom Brady in a suit

Report: Tom Brady vouching for specific head coach candidate with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders may be zeroing in on one head coaching candidate already as they embark on a search to replace Antonio Pierce. The Raiders are “enamored” with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, according to Ian …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Report: Ben Johnson ‘intrigued’ by 1 surprising head coach job

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to be very selective again when considering head coach jobs this offseason, but there is one surprising job that may have his attention. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote in a column on …

Patriots helmet on the bench

Report: Surprise candidate has interest in Patriots head coach job

The New England Patriots have been one of the worst teams in the NFL over the last two seasons, but they may still have a chance to hire arguably the top head coach candidate available. Jerod Mayo was fired on Sunday following his first season as …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Ben Johnson could pull surprising move with Lions?

Ben Johnson is expected to be a very hot name when it comes to head coach candidates for vacancies around the NFL. But the 38-year-old could pull a surprising move and not take a job with a new team. Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio appeared on …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Ben Johnson had even wilder plan for his fake stumble play

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson won plaudits for his fake stumble play that he deployed against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Originally, the design of the play was even crazier. The Lions actually staged a Jared Goff fumble to fake …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Report: Ben Johnson ‘intrigued’ by notable head coach job

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is once again expected to be the hottest name on the head coach market this offseason, and there is at least one job that reportedly has his attention. Johnson is “intrigued” by the Chicago …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Lions OC Ben Johnson addresses concerns about his trick plays

Is Ben Johnson using too many trick plays? The Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is not buying that narrative. The Lions emptied the playbook in their 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, running a wide array of trick plays during the second …

Tom Brady looking ahead

Tom Brady wonders if Lions OC Ben Johnson made big mistake

The Detroit Lions looked so good in their 47-9 Week 6 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday that Tom Brady was left wondering if the team made a big mistake. The Lions’ offense called for some trick plays during the third quarter of their game …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Lions OC Ben Johnson’s explanation for staying with team goes viral

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was at one point viewed as the hottest head coach candidate in the NFL, but he decided to remain at his current job for at least another season. And he is happy to explain why. Johnson was asked on …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Interesting theory given to explain all the Ben Johnson leaks

The Washington Commanders’ non-hire of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has turned oddly acrimonious, and there are some theories regarding why both sides appear to have engaged in a series of leaks aiming to discredit the other. …

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Did Commanders miss out on their top 2 head coach choices?

The Washington Commanders will insist that they knew Dan Quinn was the right person to be their head coach from the moment they first met with him, but there is plenty of reason to believe he was not their first or second choice. Ben Johnson was at …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Report: Ben Johnson and Commanders had major doubts about each other

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was consistently viewed as the favorite for the Washington Commanders head coach job until he abruptly withdrew from the process as the team was preparing for a second interview with him. Reports are …

Ben Johnson at a press conference

Ben Johnson only wanted 1 head coach job this offseason?

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 …

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