How the Lions’ New OC Is Transforming Detroit’s Receiver Room

How the Lions’ new OC is transforming Detroit’s receiver room

ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond was particular when sharing his early impressions of working with new offensive coordinator John Morton.

This is Lions OC John Morton's most important style change from Ben Johnson

Expect more tweaks rather than major changes in the Lions' successful offense under new coordinator in John Morton, who doesn't plan to change much.

NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Sam LaPorta, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears Bears DL Gervon Dexter said that DC Dennis Allen‘s scheme is very complex and requires more attention to detail than what he’s formerly been accustomed to. “I think Coach Allen’s defense is ‘a lot of different,’ you know what I mean?” Dexter said, via ESPN. “He throws in a lot of different fronts, a lot of different ways to get after the quarterback, so I think the type of guy I am, I could play in a lot of those different fronts. So, just…

How Ben Johnson Weaponized 12-Personnel in Detroit — and Why the Bears Are About to Feel It

Let’s get something straight: Ben Johnson didn’t just design a top-tier offense in Detroit. He rewrote the damn manual. At 33 points per game in 2025, the Lions led the league in scoring and ranked fourth in yards per play. And the key ingredient? 12-Personnel — one running back, two tight ends, and a whole lot of headaches for defensive coordinators. Johnson used it more than 33% of the time. That’s 108 plays with standard 12, plus 21 in what h…