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Former Lions OC referenced Amon-Ra St. Brown during game preparation. <\/p>\n
While the Detroit Lions<\/a> have already been well over a full week into offseason mode, the rival Chicago Bears, who are now led by former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, are preparing to face former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> in the NFL Divisional Playoff Round at Soldier Field in Chicago this Sunday.<\/p>\n The Bears pulled off a miraculous comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers<\/a> over the weekend, ensuring that they remained alive in their quest for the elusive Super Bowl.<\/p>\n While discussing the team\u2019s preparations on how to try and contain Rams star wideout Puka Nakua, Johnson admitted that the Rams wideout reminds him of a player he once oversaw in the Motor City: Amon-Ra St. Brown.<\/p>\n \u201cI think you look at a guy like that, I think it starts with this guy is a football player, take position out of it. He clearly loves the game. He clearly is all about ball. He reminds me a lot of (Lions WR Amon-Ra) St. Brown,\u201d said Johnson<\/a>. \u201cAnother guy that I felt very similar about because he\u2019s not just excellent at catching the football and route running, but he does everything.\u201d<\/p>\n Johnson went on to describe Nakua\u2019s best attributes, which are extremely similar to those of St. Brown, which Lions fans have grown accustomed to during his career thus far in the Motor City.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s willing to put his nose in there and get his hands dirty in the running game,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cThe versatility which he has. I mean, he\u2019s in the box inserting through the B- and C-gaps, not only to block, but to run routes. I mean physical player, tough player and you can tell really a dependable player as well.\u201d The Detroit Lions Defeated The Chicago Bears And Ben Johnson Twice This Season<\/p>\n While it may not count for much in the grand scheme of things, the Lions can take some amount of solace in knowing that they got the best of their former offensive coordinator, who departed after last season to take the job of one of their fiercest and most historic rivals.<\/p>\n At the same time, Lions fans who may still feel spurned by Johnson should remember that he had the opportunity to depart the Lions before the start of last season, but declined despite multiple offers.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it\u2019s just the nature of the business.<\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Ben Johnson Loves What He Sees From Former Lions QB Matthew Stafford<\/p>\n While Johnson never coached Stafford while with the Lions, what he continues to accomplish with the Rams isn\u2019t lost on him.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s fundamentally sound and when you talk about the footwork, I think it starts therewith him. Then as you talk about an experienced player that sees the field really well, he understands defenses, he knows how to manipulate defenses,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cHe\u2019s got a great feel for the game and that translates to everything he does every single week. They\u2019re very much a premier play operation.\u201d<\/p>\n While in Detroit, Johnson and the Lions earned a victory over the Rams in what was Detroit\u2019s first playoff victory in over three decades. Now, Johnson and the Bears will have the chance for a win over Stafford, which would put them in the NFC Championship Game against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMichael Whitaker<\/a> Michael Whitaker is a sports journalist based in metro Detroit with nearly a full decade of experience with publications like Clutch Points and The Hockey News. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University. 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