Ben Johnson’s decision to remain the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator shocked many, but pleased one of the team’s biggest fans.
Rap legend Eminem was present during the Lions’ playoff preparations until last Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, and expressed his excitement at keeping the man who put together one of the best offenses on social media. shared. This year’s league.
“I think we should stop recording this diss track..!! lol!!” Eminem posted to X. “@BenJohnson thank you for staying!!! You can’t disband this team especially with me!!! Coach Campbell we love you!!! Let’s get the team back next year ! !…I’m ready!!! I promise to take us to the Super Bowl!!!”
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and head coach Dan Campbell watch before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
Eminem was at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area, where his Lions blew a 24-7 lead at halftime and ultimately lost to the Niners, 34-31, falling short of a spot in Super Bowl III. I was watching the game. Detroit has never played in a Super Bowl since its inception, let alone hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Head coach Dan Campbell also drew criticism for his decision to go for it on multiple fourth downs, which didn’t work out well for quarterback Jared Goff & Co. Instead, each turnover on downs led to a late 49ers touchdown. , when all the momentum shifted back to the home team.
Campbell has stayed true to his gamble all season. He has faith in his players, no matter what the scoreboard says.
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Things didn’t work out for Johnson, however, and his status within the team was immediately called into question, as he had at least one interview as a head coaching candidate with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders earlier this month.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Jared Goff #16 speak on the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers on November 23, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
However, reports emerged Tuesday that Johnson intends to inform the remaining two teams without a head coach that he is withdrawing his name and choosing to remain in Detroit and continue his development with Campbell.
This regular season, the Lions ranked third in the league in total yards allowed (394.8 per game) and fifth in points per game (27.1). Johnson took advantage of the great young talent that general manager Brad Holmes built the roster around, especially star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and rookie running back Jahmil Gibbs.
The addition of David Montgomery in the backfield resulted in a rushing offense that ranked fifth in the league in yards per game (135.9) during the regular season.
Detroit has been on a steady trajectory since Campbell took over as head coach in 2021. Retaining Johnson, who was the tight ends coach in the previous system, was a great decision as he was working his way up the ladder to offensive coordinator before the game. The beginning of last season.
Eminem, who is known to be a fan of the Detroit Lions, is excited that Ben Johnson wants to stay on as offensive coordinator. (Getty Images)
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Now, they will continue to work together to make Eminem’s dream, and Detroit’s, of finally making it to the Super Bowl next season come true.
