John Morton has an impossible challenge in front of him, trying to replace Ben Johnson with the Lions.

The Detroit Lions are looking over their shoulders as Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears, and the team's latest move might make them smile.

Ben Johnson is entering his first season as head coach of the Chicago Bears. But where does he rank among the rest of the NFL coaches?

But Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said he has seen enough from his group to expect things will click for a full game soon. "It’s coming," Johnson said Friday.

The Detroit Lions are off to a good start, judging by some news they just received about their offensive line and its strength.

The Detroit Lions are entering a new chapter of the Jared Goff–Dan Campbell–Brad Holmes era. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are gone, taking head coaching jobs with struggling teams — the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, right, talks quarterback Jared Goff (16) before a play against Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

While serving as the Lions' offensive coordinator, Johnson really didn't have a physically dominant X-receiver. Josh Reynolds and Tim Patrick brought some of that style to Johnson's offense in Detroit, but not to the level Odunze plays at.