{"id":739082,"date":"2026-02-08T23:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/739082\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T23:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:26:21","slug":"ben-johnsons-latest-move-is-great-news-for-detroit-lions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/739082\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Johnson\u2019s Latest Move is GREAT News for Detroit Lions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears made a notable move on Super Bowl Sunday, promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator \u2014 and it turns out that decision is quietly great news for the Detroit Lions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Taylor, 38, had been serving as Chicago\u2019s passing game coordinator during the Bears\u2019 first season under head coach Ben Johnson<\/a>. He steps into the OC role vacated by Declan Doyle, who recently left to become the Baltimore Ravens\u2019 offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n

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From a Detroit perspective, this hire closes the door on a lingering concern.<\/p>\n

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Why Lions Fans Can Exhale<\/p>\n

Given Johnson\u2019s strong ties to Detroit, there was real speculation that the Bears might look to poach a member of the Lions\u2019 offensive staff to fill the vacancy. Two names stood out as logical fits:<\/p>\n

Hank Fraley, Detroit\u2019s run game coordinator and offensive line coach<\/p>\n

Scottie Montgomery, assistant head coach and wide receivers coach<\/p>\n

Either would have made sense based on their familiarity with Johnson\u2019s system and Detroit\u2019s offensive success.<\/p>\n

Instead, Chicago kept the hire in-house \u2014 a win for Detroit.<\/p>\n

Continuity Matters for 2026<\/p>\n

For a Lions team aiming to return to the postseason and re-enter Super Bowl contention in 2026, offensive continuity is critical. Detroit\u2019s roster is built around timing, chemistry, and cohesion, and losing a key assistant could have disrupted that momentum.<\/p>\n

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With Taylor\u2019s promotion, Detroit\u2019s offensive staff remains intact, allowing new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to move forward without unexpected changes around him.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/p>\n

Chicago filled its coordinator vacancy without dipping into Detroit\u2019s staff, and that stability matters.<\/p>\n

The Lions keep their core offensive coaches, preserve continuity for their star players, and avoid an unnecessary offseason shake-up. Sometimes the best news for one team comes from a move made by a division rival.<\/p>\n

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