Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly try to beat him twice a year.

Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson were instrumental in making the Detroit Lions one of the most successful teams in franchise history during the 2024 season. However, since the start of 2025, Johnson has become Campbell’s biggest headache.

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions is using his time in the offseason for a new career move that's outside of football.

After becoming the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson received a warm message from Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff. Although they were unable to cap off their impressive campaign with a Super Bowl appearance,

"I want this job!" Those were the first words former Lions offensive coordinator and new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson told team chairman George McCaskey during his interview for the position,

Ben Johnson was a key architect of the Detroit Lions' resurgence, but now, he’s becoming one of Dan Campbell’s biggest headaches. After accepting the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job in January, Johnson has not only taken several Lions staffers with him but also secured a lucrative contract that could have ripple effects in Detroit.