The speak of a possible Ben Johnson-Raiders marriage has solely grown this week.
However one NFL insider is pumping the breaks on the concept that the 2 have already put a hoop on it.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday, and the dialog shifted to Johnson, the present Lions offensive coordinator, and the Las Vegas head coach opening.
Whereas the Johnson-Raiders rumors have intensified, together with a report from Professional Soccer Discuss this week that stated Vegas provided the Detroit OC a “massive” deal, issues are removed from over, in accordance with Schefter.
The NFL insider even stated that he’s undecided why many pundits have counted out one franchise that might use Johnson’s companies — the Bears.
Chicago, regardless of ending 5-12 this previous season, does have the younger Caleb Williams rostered underneath middle with some robust ability place gamers surrounding him.
“I don’t know where he’s going to go, he’s going to have, I think three realistic options,” Schefter stated on “PMS.” “Why is everybody ignoring Chicago when it comes to Ben Johnson? Why has that been just dispelled? I don’t get it.”
Schefter did concede that Johnson very properly may find yourself with the Raiders, he’s simply not but satisfied it’s a 100% certainty, particularly for the reason that crew is with out a bonafide No. 1 quarterback and selecting exterior the top-five (No. 6) within the 2025 NFL Draft.
Johnson has already interviewed with the Bears, Raiders, Jaguars and Patriots — the final of which already employed Mike Vrabel.
Johnson is regarded as one of many high candidates this cycle.
When requested by reporters this week about what may make a head teaching vacation spot extra engaging, Johnson performed it near the vest.
“I’m going to stay focused on the main thing right here and that’s going to be the Washington Commanders right here and now,” Johnson stated.