This offseason, the Detroit Lions promoted tight ends coach Ben Johnson to offensive coordinator. By most accounts, this was a formality. Johnson had his fingerprints all over the offense when head coach Dan Campbell decided to take over play-calling duties from then-OC Anthony Lynn midway through the season. From there, Johnson’s influence over the offense only grew.
Now headed into Year 2 of the Campbell era, it appears Johnson has much different plans for the offense in 2022.
”I would definitely say it’s different than last year,” wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown told the media on Wednesday.