GM Brad Holmes was the same way. His superpower was his ability to identify talent. Not managing people. So, after Campbell was hired, he jumped into the pre-draft preparations, working with Holmes.
Poring over fourth down decision making from the 2024 NFL regular season confirmed there is bifurcation in how head coaches value fourth down analytics. There are decidedly old-school coaches who have no use for such data,
It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
There could be a ton of turnover, even with head coach Dan Campbell remaining in place at the top. But Campbell doesn't foresee the Lions falling out of contention for several reasons.  "That core group is still intact and some of these guys are now -- we've signed some back,
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources, that the Chicago Bears are working toward a deal to make Randle El, the Detroit Lions' former wide receivers coach, their new assistant head coach and receivers coach.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became head coach of the Chicago Bears ... Lions head coach Dan Campbell will have to restock his depleted coaching staff after the brain drain.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said in his season-ending news ... Johnson was quickly hired as Chicago Bears head coach Monday afternoon, adding even more intrigue to the NFC North Division.
It took a day or so, but Dan Campbell already has cycled through ... he had come to grips with his and his team's reality. SUCCESSION:Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as head coach, stealing away ...
Jameson Williams put together a breakout season this year as he played in 15 games and hauled in 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns. He has battled a lot of adversity throughout his career, but he is finding a way to pull through.
For now, Ben Johnson is officially the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator. But Dan Campbell is preparing for the worst, admitting on Monday that he's expecting both Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be hired away by head coaching opportunities.
The Lions shouldn’t miss a beat without offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who bolted for the Chicago Bears. Because I am confident that Dan Campbell will bring in the right replacement.