Lions RB coach interviews for Cowboys’ offensive coordinator role
Montgomery, 46, was considered an internal favorite to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson departed to become the Chicago Bears’ new head coach. Ultimately, the role went to Auburn Hills native and Western Michigan graduate John Morton, who served as a senior offensive assistant on Dan Campbell’s staff in 2022.
Who is John Morton? What new Lions offensive coordinator brings to high-powered team
Campbell hired Morton as a senior offensive assistant that season. It just so happened to be Johnson’s first year as an offensive coordinator and play caller. He was only 35 at the time. Considering Campbell had fired Anthony Lynn just one year into his Detroit tenure, it was crucial for him to get the next hire right.
We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators ...
The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
Steve Heiden, who spent the past 2 seasons coaching TEs for the Detroit Lions, joins former Lions DC Aaron Glenn's staff with ...
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has hired former Stanford sideline boss David Shaw as his new passing game coordinator.
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