GNU_Linux Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Lions parting ways Anthony Lynn as OC Quote The Detroit Lions and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn have parted ways. Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the news in his season-ending press conference Monday in Allen Park. "Felt like this is just best for both of us," Campbell said of the move. "Look, he came here and took a leap of faith with us under the impression that he would be calling plays. It was not going to go in that direction again and that's not fair to him, either. I wish him the best and he's been a true pro. He works his tail off and he gave us everything he had and I appreciate him for that." Lynn joined Campbell's staff last offseason after being let go as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach the previous four seasons. A former NFL running back, Lynn brought a mentality and a game plan to run the football and be physical on offense, attributes the Lions' offense did take on. But things never really clicked with the passing game and quarterback Jared Goff. After starting 0-8 heading into their Week 9 bye week, Campbell opted to make some changes. He took over playing calling and elevated Ben Johnson to a bigger role as the passing game coordinator. Lynn still ran the offensive meeting and the run game, but he was never content with a reduced role. "Three weeks going into this thing, knowing what Dan (Campbell) wants, tying to assist him the best I can. Very comfortable with the role. Don't mistake comfortable for liking the role," Lynn told the media last month. "But yeah, very comfortable with the role. I want to help assist Dan the best I can." The offense was much more explosive, particularly in the passing game, coming out of the bye week with Campbell calling plays. The Lions scored a third more touchdowns the second half of the season than they did the first half (21 vs. 14). Goff had a 85.3 passer rating through his first eight games, but elevated that to 101.8 post bye, working more closely with Campbell and Johnson. Lynn imo shouldn't have much issue finding a job for next season. Likely replacement is current Lions TE coach Ben Johnson who co-ordinated the passing game after Dan Campbell took over play-calling. Edited January 12, 2022 by GNU_Linux 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, magic sign said: 1 hour ago, lichtie23 said: Flores is more defensive minded aye? Very much so. He's very talented at defense and he's good at improving young defensive players. He denied it, but it's widely accepted that he took over the defensive play calling during the 1-7 streak, which turned the season around. We need someone to fix the offence. It’s been utterly anaemic this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Be amazed if Bears don't go for Offensive minded Head Coach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Rick Smith seems to be the favourite to become new Bears GM.Dodd and Schoen sound good though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic sign Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Rick Smith seems to be the favourite to become new Bears GM.Dodd and Schoen sound good though I heard a theory that suggested that Rick Smith might go to the Giants, so Flores could go and they would try and get Watson. It maybe a bit out-there, but I saw the logic. I suppose the same logic could apply to the Bears. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Texans fire David Culley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 That's bizarre. They were supposed to be garbage this year. Can only be that they reckon they are in with a shout of hiring a hot property. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I heard a theory that suggested that Rick Smith might go to the Giants, so Flores could go and they would try and get Watson. It maybe a bit out-there, but I saw the logic. I suppose the same logic could apply to the Bears.Can't see us going for Watson though and think we will go for an Offensive minded Head Coach 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Texans fire David Culley Does seem harsh, thjbk he did well to get 4 wins with arguably the weakest roster in the NFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jagfox Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 21 hours ago, GNU_Linux said: Nice work if you can get it... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelmen Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Wonder if that is confirmed. The around the nfl podcast were saying that only years 1 and 2 were guaranteed.It’s a strange sacking. they should have been pumped every game as the team had minimal talent but they were in almost every game and won a few. Like the lions the players were out there fighting for the coach, it would have been easy to quit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Mike Mayock out as Raiders GM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Mike Mayock out as Raiders GM Mike Mayock out as Raiders GMGOOD!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Raidernation said: GOOD!!!! I’d be happy for him to get an interview for the Giants GM opening 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Who was the last Head Coach to leave one team for another? Not including those who were sacked. Obviously it happens all the time in our football, but can't ever recall it in the NFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Bully Wee Villa said: Who was the last Head Coach to leave one team for another? Not including those who were sacked. Obviously it happens all the time in our football, but can't ever recall it in the NFL. Gruden? Raiders to Buccs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Didn't remember that. Looking at it, Bucs had to give Raiders draft picks and cash. Didn't realise it was classed as a "trade" and you had to send over draft picks. Might be part of the reason why it is so rare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, Bully Wee Villa said: Didn't remember that. Looking at it, Bucs had to give Raiders draft picks and cash. Didn't realise it was classed as a "trade" and you had to send over draft picks. Might be part of the reason why it is so rare. Yeah, sideway moves are to be classed as trades. Happens if OC/DC went to do OC/DC somewhere else... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Vikings have requested an interview with Rams DC Raheem Morris for their vacant HC position 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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