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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson claimed Dan Campbell’s analogy helped encourage him to return to Detroit for the 2024 season.
On the aircraft trip back from the Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson thought about his future. Johnson has just had one of the most successful seasons in Lions history. He had already performed several head coaching interviews, and more awaited him when the plane landed.
But then he remembered an analogy Lions coach Dan Campbell used earlier in this era of Lions football.
“We’re sailing down the ocean, and at that moment, we were in the Arctic,” Johnson said. “We were striking icebergs, and there were storms going on. These were dark days. But he had insight, and he saw where we were going. He reassured
On the plane trip back from the Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s thoughts turned to his future. Johnson has recently finished one of the most spectacular seasons in Lions history. He had already completed a couple head coaching interviews, and more awaited him when the plane landed.
But then he remembered an analogy Lions coach Dan Campbell used early in this era of football.
“We’re sailing down the ocean, and at that moment, we were in the Arctic,” said Johnson. “We were striking icebergs and dealing with storms. They were dark days. But he had foresight and a picture of where we were going. He assures
Last year, the clouds parted, and they had their first taste of tropical air. Johnson had only made the playoffs once in his 11 seasons as a coach before 2023. He’d never been part of a playoff victory. So, after winning two playoff games last year and getting within a half-game of the Super Bowl, Johnson couldn’t get off the aircraft feeling ready to depart.
“I wanted the sunshine a little bit longer, you know?” Johnson stated. “That’s really what it comes down to for me. I appreciate the sunshine and everything we’ve developed here, from ownership to the head coach and general manager. We have a fantastic bunch of individuals in the
Last year, the clouds parted, allowing them to experience tropical air for the first time. Johnson had only made the playoffs once in 11 years of coaching before 2023. He has never participated in a playoff win. So, despite winning two playoff games last year and coming close to winning the Super Bowl, Johnson couldn’t shake the sensation on the plane that he wasn’t ready to leave.
“I wanted the sunshine a little bit longer, you know?” Johnson explained. “That’s really what it boils down to for me.” I like the sunshine, and I appreciate what we’ve developed here, from ownership to the head coach and general manager. We have a wonderful group of guys in the
“What struck me as particularly interesting was the fact that there were eight (head coach) positions this year. What would you set as the over-under for the number of people still working in three years? I’d put the over/under at 4.5, and I believe five of them will be out of work within three years,” Johnson added. “So, looking at it from that perspective, if I get the opportunity to go down that path, it’s about how I get to that second deal. How should I put myself up? The stars need to align. I’m not going to do anything just because.
“I absolutely enjoy what I’m doing right now. I adore where I am, and my family loves where we are, love
“What really struck me was the fact that there were eight (head coach) openings this past year. What would be the over-under for how many people still have jobs in three years? I’d set the over/under at 4.5, and I believe five of them will be out of work within three years,” Johnson remarked. “So, from that perspective, if I have the opportunity to go down that path, it’s about how can I get to that second contract? How do I get myself set up? The stars should align. I am not going to do anything for the sake of doing it.
“I enjoy what I’m doing right now. I adore where I am, and my family likes where we are.
