Following the season, Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, was viewed as a strong contender to take one of the available head coaching jobs.
The Washington Commanders, with their draft
capital and cap flexibility, were among the openings that some thought may be a good fit for the bright
offensive mind.
The 37-year-old might have found it difficult to work with the new ownership group that now controls the Commanders, according to ESPN.
“Heard that Commanders ownership “turned off” Ben Johnson because they’re “basketball folks” and felt
they were a little too certain of their football opinions,” Jenna Laine wrote on the internet. I’ve also heard that he “performed poorly” during the interview. Though evidently not a good fit for all parties, he spoke what he said….
