Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the Detroit Lions lately, specifically focusing on their offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson. I wanted to really understand what makes him tick and why the Lions’ offense has been so explosive.
First, I started by just watching a bunch of Lions games. Not just highlights, but full games. I wanted to see the play calling in context, how Johnson reacted to different situations, and how he adjusted throughout the game.
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Then, I moved on to looking for interviews and press conferences with Johnson. I figured, who better to explain his philosophy than the man himself? I scoured the internet, and found some interesting articles about his thoughts.
- I learned he’s big on adapting to the players he has, not forcing them into a rigid system.
- He’s also got smart run-game schemes.
After that, I tried to find some breakdowns of the Lions’ playbook. These weren’t always easy to come by, but I managed to piece together some information from various sources. I’m no expert, just a guy trying to follow along, so putting it all together took some real effort!
Finally, I compared what I’d seen and read to the actual stats. How did the Lions rank in various offensive categories? Were they actually as good as they seemed on the field? Turns out, yeah, they were pretty darn good!
This whole process took a while, it was like detective work piecing all of this together. And it was definitely worth it to understand how Ben Johnson has changed this team’s offense.
