Adam Schefter reports that the Lions are working to hire Broncos’ passing game coordinator Johnny Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Schefter adds that Morton is traveling to Detroit to meet with the team and has already worked for Detroit in the past. Morton, 55, went undrafted out of Western Michigan in 1993 and played wide receiver for both the Raiders and Packers, … [Read more...] about Lions Hiring Broncos Passing Game Coordinator Johnny Morton As OC
Lions Hiring Broncos Pass Game Coordinator John Morton As OC
According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Lions are finalizing a deal to hire Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their next offensive coordinator. Morton had come up as the top candidate to watch for this job and has previous experience on the Lions’ staff under HC Dan Campbell. Morton, 55, began his NFL coaching career with the Raiders back in 1993. He has … [Read more...] about Lions Hiring Broncos Pass Game Coordinator John Morton As OC
Lions Pass Game Coordinator Tanner Engstrand A Name To Watch For Jets OC Role?
Josina Anderson reports Lions pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is a name to watch for the Jets OC role under new HC Aaron Glenn. Anderson also mentions former 49ers DC Steve Wilks‘ name has been brought up for the DC role. Engstrand, 42, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of San Diego in 2005-2006 and earned several promotions to running … [Read more...] about Lions Pass Game Coordinator Tanner Engstrand A Name To Watch For Jets OC Role?
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions Staff Changes, Packers Salary Cap
Bears The Bears hired Lions OC Ben Johnson, one of the hottest names on the market, to be their HC to pair with QB Caleb Williams. Johnson’s agent Rick Smith credited Chicago’s upper management for self-evaluation to improve while noting Johnson’s continued desire to land with the Bears. “And what I found in this process is there’s a tremendous amount of self-awareness going on … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions Staff Changes, Packers Salary Cap
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired HC Ben Johnson said his message to the team is to be focused on winning “now.” “Our mission starting this spring is to win and to win now. I get goosebumps right now just thinking about being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. I know exactly what this role and this responsibility requires, and I cannot wait to get to work,” Johnson said, via … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings