Ben Johnson has only been the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator for one full season, but he’s already proven exceptional on the job. Building an offense around QB Jared Goff and what the quarterback does well, creatively aggressive playcalling, and engineering smartly conceived drives and play designs have all earned Johnson considerable acclaim and potential head coaching gigs.
His fantastic first season on the job has also earned Johnson the top offensive coordinator ranking from PFF and analyst Sam Monson. Johnson is No. 1, followed by former Lions quarterback Kellen Moore, now with the Chargers after building his strong reputation in Dallas.
The Top-10 offensive coordinators in the NFL, per @PFF_Sam pic.twitter.com/z0qeMRm2gP
— PFF (@PFF) July 13, 2023
Of note, the No. 9 man on the list is former Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter. He is taking over the position in Indianapolis after being the passing game coordinator for the Jaguars in 2022.
