The unprecedented success that the Detroit Lions have enjoyed on offense over the past three years can be directly attributed to the genius of now-former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who left the team to become the head coach of the rival Chicago Bears.

As Ben Johnson leaves his role as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator to take on the head coach position for the Chicago Bears, his abrupt departure has raised eyebrows. The timing of Johnson’s move—just two days after Detroit’s loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round—has fueled speculation that he was already focused on his next role.