Johnson staying in the NFC North means he'll get a chance to go against his former team at least two times each season. That didn't seem be lost on Johnson and Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown when the two talked shortly after Johnson agreed to the job with the Bears.
The NFC North is going to be FUN. There’s nothing but respect between Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his (now former) offensive coordinator Ben Johnson — but that didn’t stop them taking shots at each other on Johnson’s way out the door.
Star Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a clear message for Ben Johnson after he left to coach the Chicago Bears.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown can't wait to go up against his now-former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson."He's obviously excited for the opportunity," the wideout said of Johnson on the latest episode of his "St.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions had their stellar season come to an abrupt end last Saturday night when they lost at home to the Washington Commanders, 45-31, in the divisional round.
One of the Detroit Lions integral players has stated his frustrations for Ben Johnson leaving the team to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears this week after several years in the Motor City.
The Detroit Lions may have ended their postseason earlier than expected, but this team still has faith in head coach Dan Campbell to take them all the way, according to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
When the Chicago Bears made the swift move to hire former Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the team's next head coach, you knew there would be even more bad blood between the division rivals.
Over the last three years, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was instrumental in helping revitalize a once-dormant franchise into a Super Bowl contender. Now, with the Lions on the potential verge of their own glory, Johnson has jumped ship to become the Chicago Bears’ head coach and hopefully have similar success.
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown shared some NSFW trash talk that went down between him and Bears head coach Ben Johnson this week.
Yes, consider him a fan of the Johnson hire. Hiring a head coach who calls plays, and thus won’t bolt for a promotion elsewhere, can create an offensive advantage.