Bye Week Bullshit

[Mainevent]

Well, they are the best team in the NFC.

[Coop]

Chris Spielman + Aaron Glenn would be a hell of a get for the Jets in terms of a culture paradigm shift, though you’d have to be assured Woody Johnson and his kids get get the fuck out of the mix.

^ THIS

Woody Johnson does not impress me at all. I don't see Ben Johnson going there. I thought I heard Spielman say in a podcast last year that when the Lions approached him about becoming a GM that he flat out side he had no experience but knew good GM candidates (BRAD HOLMES). Maybe his mindset has changed....

[Mainevent]

Spielman's experience over the last 4 years gives him a much better baseline than John Lynch had stepping into the role in SF. You don't have to be a long-time scout to build the right organization, and I'm sure spending these last years seeing how the sausage is made would give him the confidence to know the right types of people and skills he needs.

[froot loops]

Spielman is definitely a hire if the organization is looking to change everything they do. The owner has to want to do that. Of all the teams.looking to hire head coaches maybe the Jets are most like the Lions were 4 years ago but I'm not sure about Ambassador Johnson.

From the outside with no info, it seems like Chris Spielman is doing the interview as a favor to his brother. But maybe he got the bug to be a GM.

[The Ken]

If Ben and Aaron leave please let it be AFC Teams

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...id=6342acabad8 f4705aad5c159b0f4c40d&ei=22

“Sources: #Lions OC Ben Johnson — the top candidate in this year’s cycle — is scheduled to interview with four teams and has set up virtual meetings as follows: – Raiders & Patriots on Friday – Bears & Jaguars on Saturday,” Jordan Schultz said in a post.

It was a big surprise last offseason when Ben Johnson decided that he wanted to return to the Lions instead of taking a job as a head coach. He was a hot commodity then, but after another extremely impressive season, he is certainly the most sought-after target.

The Lions finished the regular season with the best scoring offense in the NFL and the second best total offense ranking. Johnson has this unit clicking on all cylinders, and his creativity with play-calling makes this offense one of the most fun units to watch in all of football.

Unfortunately for the Lions, it looks like this will likely be the last season that Ben Johnson is the offensive coordinator in Detroit. He clearly has interest in being a head coach as he has these interviews set up, and he’s too good of a coach to not be leading a team.

[-Deborah-]

If Spielman does really leave, can he help the organization replace any departing coaches before he goes?

Sigh, why does the band need to break up so soon?

[mason reese]

Spielman is definitely a hire if the organization is looking to change everything they do. The owner has to want to do that. Of all the teams.looking to hire head coaches maybe the Jets are most like the Lions were 4 years ago but I'm not sure about Ambassador Johnson.

From the outside with no info, it seems like Chris Spielman is doing the interview as a favor to his brother. But maybe he got the bug to be a GM.

yeah, my immediate reaction was he’s helping out his brother by being a standard to hold the other interviews to. I’d be shocked to see him leave the Lions so quickly.

[Mainevent]

Yeah maybe Rick brought in Chris to sell some reality to Woody about how much of a mess their organization. Chris just comes in and lays it all out for them.

[RoaryFontes]

If Spielman does really leave, can he help the organization replace any departing coaches before he goes?

Sigh, why does the band need to break up so soon?

Yeah this. I really thought Speilman would be a lifer here. I guess I'm being naive. It feels like he's a major piece of this puzzle which I was hoping was off the radar and he'd just continue doing what he's doing.

[froot loops]

I would just advise everyone to listen to the paragon of wisdom and R-E-L-A-X. The news is coming fast about interviews because this is the only time they can interview the Lions guys (hopefully until mid-February). We might lose a few coaches and maybe a front office type but they aren't going to lose everybody.

Losing people is the sign of a good organization. For so long it was joked that the Lion head coach never got another opportunity for another job anywhere else. We never even thought about coordinators becoming head coaches. The only one I could really remember ever getting a HC job later on was Marc Trestman.

Remember when they hired Dan Campbell, Mainevent had a friend in the league who said Dan Campbell was the real deal and he had contacts all over. That's proven to be true. The front office has a lot of people behind the scenes. I don't know much about Sheila Hamp's role but it seems like she would be able to get adequate replacements.

[Mainevent]

I’m a bit surprised Ray Agnew hasn’t gotten some attention on the GM front. Lance Newmark was poached last year and I would think more people would want to pick at Holmes team.

[The Ken]

I would just advise everyone to listen to the paragon of wisdom and R-E-L-A-X. The news is coming fast about interviews because this is the only time they can interview the Lions guys (hopefully until mid-February). We might lose a few coaches and maybe a front office type but they aren't going to lose everybody.

Losing people is the sign of a good organization. For so long it was joked that the Lion head coach never got another opportunity for another job anywhere else. We never even thought about coordinators becoming head coaches. The only one I could really remember ever getting a HC job later on was Marc Trestman.

Remember when they hired Dan Campbell, Mainevent had a friend in the league who said Dan Campbell was the real deal and he had contacts all over. That's proven to be true. The front office has a lot of people behind the scenes. I don't know much about Sheila Hamp's role but it seems like she would be able to get adequate replacements.

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[Coop]

It should be noted that Campbell doesn't seem concerned about it at all, which is a good thing. He wants the best for his people even if they choose to leave and that is commendable.

[whatever_gong82]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/9/24339919/detroit-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-interview-seattle-seahawks-offensive-coordinator

[Iron Lion]

Well, I suspect Glenn is going to get fewer genuine offers (if any) for... reasons.

You think he's just getting Rooney rule interviews?