Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently acknowledged the significant impact that new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had on his career, especially during their time together in Detroit. Campbell shared his thoughts during a media session at the NFL combine on February 25. Despite Johnson’s success in elevating his own career, Campbell emphasized that Johnson was equally instrumental in his own growth as a coach.
Under Campbell’s leadership, the Lions clinched the NFC North Division title for two consecutive years, reaching the championship game in 2023 and securing the top playoff seed for 2024. In 2022, the team finished with a 9-8 record. Johnson served as the Lions’ offensive coordinator throughout this successful stretch, while Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator, stayed in his role for the entirety of Campbell’s tenure. Both Johnson and Glenn took head coaching roles this offseason, with Johnson joining the Chicago Bears and Glenn heading to the New York Jets.
