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Dan Quinn is the new head coach of the Washington Commanders, and the team is understandably welcoming him as one of the men tasked with guiding the team out of the basement and back into the postseason. However, the journey to the country’s capital was undoubtedly not an easy one.It may even be said that he had “up in the air” prospects of landing the job.Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, was a front-runner for the job before he withdrew. There may be some residual resentment between him and the Commanders due to the precise moment and method he allegedly decided to make that decision.It appears that executives from the organization learned about Johnson’s wish to remain with the Lions as they were traveling to Detroit, Michigan to talk with Johnson about the head coach position. A senior executive from a different organization told Ben Standing and Dianna Russini of The Athletic, “I get a feeling he still thinks he needs time.” “Who knows? However, it would be a bad idea to change their minds while they were still in the air.

After helping the Lions overhaul their offense over the previous two seasons, Johnson emerged as the golden kid of the 2024 coaching carousel. Despite having a quarterback room beset by extreme uncertainty, Washington is almost certain to select a quarterback in the April selection. The 37-year-old was a wise pick to assist in shaping the franchise’s future face.

He isn’t prepared to leave Detroit, though. In 2025, he might be in the running for more desirable roles after making that long-awaited Super Bowl appearance or going on another deep postseason run. But, Johnson’s reputation within the NFL could suffer if he rejects the Commanders on their way to meet him.