This offseason has been a pivotal one for the Detroit Lions as coach Dan Campbell navigates significant changes to his coaching staff. Losing both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets, Campbell faced eight total departures that demanded a strategic approach to hiring new coaches.

At the NFL Combine, Campbell conducted 24 to 26 interviews in search of the right fit for his team, ultimately promoting Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator and hiring John Morton as the new offensive coordinator. For Campbell, finding coaches who align with the team’s winning culture is paramount. He stressed to both Johnson and Glenn the importance of staff hiring, highlighting that chemistry and compatibility are as crucial as football knowledge itself.