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Sam LaPorta on ‘hurt’ of losing Ben Johnson, first impressions of John Morton

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is down in Mexico this week for the NFLPA Classic Golf Tournament, and Kay Adams caught up with him for a five-minute conversation. While the interview was a lot about the tournament and friendly rivalries with tight ends like Packers’ Tucker Kraft, LaPorta did give a little insight into Detroit’s change at offensive coordinator this offseason.

The Lions lost Ben Johnson, who took the head coaching job with NFC North rival Chicago Bears. LaPorta admitted it’s a tough loss for the team.

“It hurts, of course,” LaPorta said.