Anytime you can bring someone in from the Jets, you just have to.
It looks like the Detroit Lions might be finished.
While Dan Campbell might want everyone to think that’s the case, it’s still pretty accurate. Injuries essentially ended their season (with a little help from Jayden Daniels), and next year’s prospects in Detroit don’t look too bright without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn.
Johnson and Glenn, now head coaches in Chicago and New York respectively, were pivotal to the Lions’ turnaround. Replacing top coordinators and maintaining a high level of performance is always a major challenge.
The situation becomes even more concerning when you consider the Lions’ choice to replace Johnson, who is considered one of the brightest offensive minds in football. John Morton, who has been the passing game coordinator under Sean Payton in Denver for the past two years, will take over. Morton does have a history with Dan Campbell, though.
When you look at Morton’s coaching history, it’s easy to understand why Lions fans might feel anxious about next season. But then, after you almost sympathize, you can’t help but laugh.
The Lions’ decision to replace Ben Johnson doesn’t exactly inspire confidence
Morton’s only season as an NFL offensive coordinator was back in 2017 with the New York Jets, who finished 5-11. That year, they ranked 25th in passing attempts, 24th in passing yards, 25th in passing touchdowns, 11th in interceptions, 17th in rushing attempts, 19th in rushing yards, and 11th in rushing touchdowns. Though he didn’t have much to work with on the roster, those stats are still hard to overlook.
The Jets let Morton go after just one season.
In other words, the Packers’ chances are alive and kicking. I’ll leave it to you to figure out how, but at this point, it’s hard to deny. [Chants] Jared Goff! Jared Goff! With a coordinator from the New York Jets! We’ll work on that.
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Lions WR Forced to Withdraw from Pro Bowl After Injury
There will be no blue hair at the Pro Bowl this year after all.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has withdrawn from the event this weekend due to injury, and will be replaced by Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, as announced by the Giants.
This means that the talented Detroit receiver, who posted 115 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards to earn his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection, will not be attending the annual event in Orlando.
St. Brown becomes the second Lions player to back out of the Pro Bowl. Earlier this week, offensive lineman Penei Sewell also withdrew, with fellow lineman Taylor Decker stepping in as his replacement.
However, Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Frank Ragnow, Brian Branch, and Jack Fox are still set to participate, along with Decker.
The Pro Bowl games are scheduled to take place from Thursday through Sunday, featuring a skills competition and a flag football game.
