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Lions OC Ben Johnson on head coach role: 'There's a fire there'

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has entertained multiple head coaching vacancies in recent years, but ultimately decided to stay while trying to win a Super Bowl with head coach Dan Campbell.

Per ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Chicago Bears, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are all expected to have Johnson on their radar as a top head coach candidate, although he hasn't been offered a role yet. And as the Lions prepare to face the Bears on Sunday, Johnson admits that he has a "burning desire" to become one someday - but only under the right circumstances.