The Detroit Lions are reportedly eyeing an outside candidate to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson after he accepted the Chicago Bears

Per ESPN, the Detroit Lions intend to hire Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, an Auburn Hills native, as their new offensive coordinator.

No matter how much talent you have on your roster, top assistants are necessary for success in the National Football League. That’s why the Detroit Lions might regress after their incredible season, as they lost both of their primary coordinators.

Huard, a Waterville native, played three seasons at Maine, beginning in 1963. Twice he was named a first-team All-American, in 1965 and 66. In 2014, he became the first-ever Mainer to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Many believe Sean McDermott is one of the best coaches in the NFL, and he’s brought the Bills to the playoffs seven times in eight seasons with the franchise. He only has one fewer playoff victory than big-name coaches such as Mike Tomlin,

The Lions formally announced the hiring of John Morton as the team’s offensive co-orindator as well as the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive co-ordinator. The 55-year-old Morton replaces Ben Johnson, who departed the club to take the head coaching post with the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The Detroit Lions have named Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on offense: Morton, 55, is a Michigan native who played wide receiver for Avondale High School in Auburn Hills and collegiately at Western Michigan University.

The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

He will try to become the fourth quarterback to win the NFL’s ultimate prize as a starting quarterback after losing his first Super Bowl start.

New Orleans jazz vocalist, visual artist and educator Betty Shirley celebrates the release of her latest CD, "The Betty Shirley Band — Live at 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Snug Harbor ($25).

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