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USA Today via Reuters

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The Detroit Lions have been an explosive lot for the entire season. No longer are they a team that was undervalued by others. And after winning their first season since 2017, their offensive coordinator coach Ben Johnson confirmed to the team that he will return for another season. 

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The uncertainty and panic were finally put to rest when the coach confirmed his decision. Johnson, in his young coaching career, made a huge name for himself and earned several accolades. Nobody could underestimate his offensive prowess. 

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Fans excitedly reacted to the news of Ben Johnson joining the squad again

The 36-year-old converted the Lions’ offense into a powerhouse. However, the franchise will have to worry about one thing and that is the happiness could all get snatched away by a league that wants to hire skilled offensive-minded head coaches. 

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Johnson is one of the most sought-after coaches in the league. He has also become one of the top coaching candidates in the market this year. 

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But since Johnson is staying with the Lions, fans can hope to see the same explosive games from their favorite team in the future.

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This fan thinks Johnson deserves a raise and should stay with the team for a longer time.

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Many fans rejoiced at the re-hiring of Johnson.

The Lions became more powerful under their coach

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According to Detroit Free Press, Ben Johnson virtually gave interviews to three teams recently. The teams were Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts. Under the coach, the team ranked in the top ten in the offensive category. They were fourth in total yards, sixth in passing, and fifth in the NFL in terms of points scored (26.6 ppg).

Although they missed out on the postseason, Detroit topped 30 points eight times and won eight of their final ten games.  It is expected that the Lions will enter the next season as the most deserving team to win the NFC North division. 

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Dan Campbell only had good things to say about Johnson and anticipated that throughout the hiring process, he would receive a fresh offer. Hence, it will be interesting to see where would the coach take his team in the next season. 

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Neha Joshi is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She is currently pursuing her postgraduate degree in English Literature from R.D National College, Mumbai and has also previously worked as a Graduate Intern at Jacobs. Her favorite athlete is football superstar Tom Brady, whom she finds immensely motivating. The following quote by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is among her most treasured ones: "If you don't play to win, don't play at all", which more often than not inspires her to excel in every pursuit she takes up! When away from work, Neha indulges herself in browsing through Realistic English, Post Structuralist American, and Modern Indian Literature.

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