"It was widely reported that Ben Johnson was at the top of Adam Peters' wish list when he set about looking for a Ron Rivera replacement in early 2024. News leaked that he had informed Washington he was not interested after Commanders' higher-ups were already en route to Detroit for an interview, causing significant public embarrassment. Johnson decided to remain as the Lions' offensive coordinator rather than take the top spot in Washington."
"He had cut his teeth in various positions with the highly respected Ravens' organization before working for one season in college as Michigan's defensive coordinator. Then he returned to the NFL for two seasons, during which he oversaw a Baltimore defense that allowed the fewest points and posted the league's best expected points (EXP) in 2023. He was only 37."
Had the Chicago Bears completed a miraculous victory over the Los Angeles Rams, they would have faced the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC Championship. Ben Johnson ranked highest on Adam Peters' list when Peters searched for a Ron Rivera replacement in early 2024, but Johnson informed Washington he was not interested and remained Detroit's offensive coordinator. Washington also met with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but Peters most wanted Ravens coordinator Mike Macdonald. Macdonald built a standout résumé, led the NFL in fewest points allowed and best expected points (EXP) in 2023, and was 37. John Schneider outbid Washington and hired Macdonald for Seattle, and Peters subsequently hired Quinn.
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