The Seattle Seahawks, who have offensive coordinator Ben Johnson firmly on their radar, may try to emulate the Detroit Lions’
success. On Sunday, January 20, 2024, eve of the team’s playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Johnson will speak with
representatives from three clubs, including Seattle.
Lions offensive lineman Ben Johnson “has already had interviews with the Panthers and Commanders,” according to a January 20
message on X from CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. He’s had virtual interviews with the Falcons, Chargers, and Seahawks today. Sources
believe Johnson is the front-runner to take the Washington position since he is one of the most attractive choices available.
The Seahawks have started interviewing candidates in earnest as they look to select their new leader.
The Lions, who averaged 26.9 points per game this season, had a top-five offensive under Johnson’s direction. Under Johnson’s
coaching, quarterback Jared Goff is having some of his greatest moments as a player.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson may command a $15 million salary, according to Seahawks rumors.
Johnson will probably cost more if the Seahawks want to hire him as their next head coach. Johnson was originally said to be able to
fetch an average yearly salary in the $15 million level by Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.
On December 21 on X, Anderson stated, “I’m told personnel around the league are discussing their awareness that some owners have
been told Lions OC Ben Johnson’s asking price is at least or around $15M/year for a head coach job.”
Richmond Flowers, Johnson’s agent, has subsequently denied this story. “100% false,” according to the NFL agent, was Anderson’s
report. Whether the availability of high-profile head coaches like Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh will hurt Johnson’s market share is
something to watch.
In reaction to Anderson’s story on December 21, Flowers stated, “I’m told personnel around the league are discussing their awareness
that there is no asking price or demand and this tweet is 100% false and irresponsible reporting, per source.”
“We’re Very Much in the Initial Process,” said Seahawks general manager John Schneider regarding the coaching search.
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Seattle doesn’t seem to be in a rush to select a new head coach. The team is still in the “initial process” of its search for a new coach,
according to general manager John Schneider.
“You do realize that we’re still in the early stages of this?” Schneider stated to reporters on January 16. Thus, the arrangement was
completely different fifteen years ago.
“We have a lot of things that need to be done.” Numerous boxes that require verification. Additionally, we must ensure that we are
abiding by all established regulations. Multiple consent forms have been sent, and we plan to start interviewing tomorrow, January 17.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris,
Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith, and Texans offensive coordinator Bobbly Slowik are among the other contenders
connected to the Seahawks position. Whether Seattle will make a major move against college coaches like Harbaugh or Lincoln Riley is
still to be seen.
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