It’s never easy for a hotshot assistant coach to leave something he helped build.
Over the last three years, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was instrumental in helping revitalize a once-dormant franchise into a Super Bowl contender. Now, with the Lions on the potential verge of their own glory, Johnson has jumped ship to become the Chicago Bears’ head coach and hopefully have similar success.
If Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is upset about this development, he sure isn’t showing it. He’s happy for the coach who helped him become a household name — even if his departure to the Bears now means they’re rivals and direct competitors.
On the latest episode of the St. Brown Podcast, St. Brown shared his and Johnson’s formal goodbye before the genius coordinator left for Chicago. Spoiler alert: the pair cussed each other out, but it was all in good fun.
(Warning: NSFW language in the video below.)
Amon-Ra St. Brown on losing Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears 👀 pic.twitter.com/zbuWKEueWy
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St. Brown’s continued support of Johnson and their fun together, even after he leaves for a division rival, speaks volumes. It shows what kind of coach and leader Johnson is and what sort of positive energy he inspires in his players. With all that said, I, for one, can’t wait to see Johnson and St. Brown interact twice a year as members of opposing sidelines.
It should be hilarious and wonderful at the same time. To quote another famous receiver: get your popcorn ready.
