Why Ben Johnson RETURNING to Lions was NEVER AN OPTION

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Why Ben Johnson RETURNING to Lions was NEVER AN OPTION https://youtu.be/1Cw-DzGNx9I  Why was Ben Johnson’s return to the Detroit Lions never on the table? This video uncovers the key reasons behind his departure and what made him look elsewhere for opportunities. From leadership challenges to his ambitions for greater success, we explore what pushed Johnson to move on. Could the Chicago Bears be the perfect fit for his next chapter? Find out why staying with the Lions was simply not an option for this rising offensive mastermind.   ---------- #BenJohnson #DetroitLions #NFL #ChicagoBears #CoachingChanges #NFL2025 #BearsFans #LionsFans #FootballAnalysis #NFLRumors #NFLCoaching #SportsNews #BenJohnsonMove #NFLUpdates #CoachingDrama #OffensiveCoordinator #FutureOfFootball #BearsNation #BreakingNFLNews #LeadershipChallenges   ---------- **Fair Use Disclaimer**    This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.

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00:00Ben Johnson, the offensive mastermind who helped transform the Detroit Lions offense

00:05into one of the most potent units in the league, has officially taken his talents to the Chicago

00:10Bears. For Lions fans, this might feel like a gut punch, but let's dig deeper into why this

00:15was inevitable and why a return to Detroit was simply not in the cards.

00:21First, let's talk about Ben Johnson's rise to prominence. When Johnson took over as the Lions

00:26offensive coordinator in 2022, the team's offense was in shambles. But by the end of his first

00:32season, Detroit ranked fourth in the NFL, averaging a whopping 380 yards per game.

00:37And it didn't stop there. In 2023, the Lions climbed to third, averaging 394.8 yards per

00:45game. By 2024, Detroit was the second best offense in the league, putting up an eye-popping 409.5

00:53yards per game. That's consistency, that's growth, and that's the kind of performance that gets you

00:58noticed around the league. But here's the thing. When you're that good, other teams start calling.

01:04And boy, did they call. Almost every team with a head coach opening reached out to Ben Johnson

01:11this offseason. The hype around him was real, and for good reason. He's not just an offensive

01:18coordinator. He's an innovator, a leader, and a guy who can take your franchise to the next level.

01:24Now let's address the elephant in the room. Why didn't he stay in Detroit?

01:28It's a fair question, especially considering the success he had with the Lions. But the reality is,

01:33Ben Johnson had already outgrown his role in Detroit. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter,

01:39Johnson had turned down head coaching opportunities in the past two years.

01:43Think about that for a second. How many times can you say no to a $10 million a year offer

01:48before teams stop calling? The answer is not many. And when you add up those missed opportunities,

01:55you're talking about passing on $30, $40, even $50 million. That's a tough pill to swallow.

02:02Schefter put it bluntly, the idea that he could have gone back to Detroit is absurd. He was going

02:07to be a head coach this year, period. And he's right. The writing was on the wall. Ben Johnson

02:12was ready to take the next step in his career, and staying in Detroit simply wasn't an option

02:18anymore. Now let's shift gears and talk about the Chicago Bears. Why did Ben Johnson choose Chicago?

02:24What makes this team the perfect fit for him? Well, for starters, the Bears are a franchise

02:30in desperate need of a reboot. After years of mediocrity, Chicago is looking for a fresh start,

02:37and Ben Johnson is the guy who can give it to them. With a young, talented roster,

02:42and a front office willing to spend big in free agency, the Bears are primed for a turnaround.

02:48And let's not forget the added bonus of staying in the NFC North,

02:52Johnson knows this division inside and out, and that's going to be a huge advantage

02:56as he takes on this new role. But let's get back to Detroit for a moment.

03:01Losing Ben Johnson is a blow, no doubt about it. But the Lions knew this day was coming.

03:06After their historic 2024 campaign, head coach Dan Campbell and the front office were already

03:12preparing for life without Johnson. They've been scouting potential replacements, and while it's

03:17going to be tough to fill those shoes, the Lions are in a good position to keep their momentum

03:22going. One thing's for sure, Ben Johnson's departure marks the end of an era in Detroit,

03:27but it's also the beginning of a new chapter for both him and the Lions. And let's be honest,

03:32who wouldn't want to see the Bears and Lions go head to head with Johnson on the other sideline?

03:38That's going to be must-watch football. So where does this leave us? Well, if you're a Lions fan,

03:44it's okay to feel a little bitter. Losing a coach of Johnson's caliber is never easy, but at the

03:50same time, it's a testament to the success of the organization. The fact that other teams are

03:56poaching your coaches means you're doing something right. And if you're a Bears fan, you've got to

04:01be ecstatic. Ben Johnson is the kind of coach who can change the trajectory of your franchise.

04:06His offensive genius, combined with the resources the Bears have at their disposal, could make

04:11Chicago a serious contender in the NFC North. Now let's talk about the bigger picture. What does Ben

04:18Johnson's move mean for the rest of the NFL? For starters, it's a wake-up call for teams that are

04:24still clinging to outdated offensive schemes. Johnson's success in Detroit proved that

04:30innovation and creativity are the keys to success in today's NFL. If you're not willing to adapt,

04:37you're going to get left behind. It also raises some interesting questions about the future of

04:42the NFC North. With Johnson now leading the Bears, the division dynamics are going to shift

04:48dramatically. Can the Lions maintain their offensive dominance without him? Will the

04:52Bears finally break out of their slump and become a playoff contender? And what about the Packers

04:57and Vikings? There's a lot at stake here, and it's going to be fascinating to watch it all unfold.

05:03In conclusion, Ben Johnson's move to the Chicago Bears was inevitable. His talent,

05:08his track record, and his ambition made it clear that he was ready for the next step.

05:12While it's a tough loss for the Lions, it's also an exciting opportunity for the Bears and the NFL

05:18as a whole. So here's to a new chapter in Ben Johnson's career and a thrilling season of NFC

05:24North football.

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