With Ben Johnson now heading to Chicago, the biggest task ahead of the Detroit Lions is finding a new offensive coordinator. For the last three years, the team has been dragged to success by a top-five offense, and while the roster on offense remains impressive, Detroit must choose their next play-caller wisely.
Our own Erik Schlitt detailed 12 potential replacements for Johnson here, but let’s take a moment to dive into the qualities that head coach Dan Campbell is looking for in a candidate for the position. On Monday, Campbell was asked about potentially losing Johnson, and detailed the qualities he’d be looking for in a replacement.