Originally posted by Afrikan:
Well when it comes to Ben Johnson, I don't feel Ben would need to be threatened by Jed York to keep Brock Purdy as the QB. I think Ben would LOVE to work with Brock. I don't know why Jonny wants to use that type of scare tactic.
And yes Ben Johnson looks good because he has playmakers on his offense, but Kyle has WAY better playmakers and has had them for a while now. I just like how the Lions offense attacks attacks and attacks the offense. Same with the Packers offense right now. Trying to put teams away.
In the past I've mentioned that I wouldn't call to move on from Kyle unless I felt we could replace him. First I feel he is not as good as a "head coach" as he is a play designer, as far as preparation...attention to detail...the little things. I feel he just expects his players to know things. (Super Bowl blunder as an example, in comparison to Andy Reid).
I just feel we have to jump on Ben Johnson being available, even if it means we have to move on from a Head Coach who has two Super Bowl appearances. If we miss out on him, then we'll be force to stick with Kyle and his stubborn ways (which I know some desperately want us to do until the end of time). Wasting another few years.
As far as players... I think Mooney Ward has done great for us in his 9er tenure. Jonny seems to want to rewrite history all the sudden, just to deflect. To be unnecessarily defensive of Brock's play imo. I think most 9er fans like Brock.
I don't think Ben would be any better than Kyle, In fact he would be worse, especially at first.
I think Ben has two things in his favor, his offense is good for sure, but not as popular as Kyles so defenses aren't as trained against it. He has a fantastic offensive line.
He isn't taking that line with him so good luck.... I think if Kyle actually invested in the o line we wouldn't even be having this conversation. So yes I want to see Kyle adapt and improve, but I just don't see him getting fired anytime soon, its kinda crazy talk imo.
