The (unknown) Architect Behind the Detroit Lions Offense

[@JoshandHayden]

Thanks for watching! Text the show to a friend if you enjoyed it - even for 5 minutes. ❤

[@ErvinandMFantasyFootball]

Y’all made something too good. Nobody sharing their secret weapon.

[@Hellcat_Jack]

Jeez don’t let us lose Ben Johnson, this dude has us on FIRE🤞🏾🔥

[@michaelbglovier1116]

I know, when Josh mentioned Ben Johnson maybe a hot commodity after the season, all of a sudden I got sad 😥. Hope the Lions can do what is necessary to keep him.

[@Hellcat_Jack]

@@michaelbglovier1116 I’d say teams’ll really ante up to entice him, but hopefully he doesn’t see himself as a HC yet

[@Chris-cv1yh]

He's been really good, but im less worried after thinking about it. Campbell helped him create this offense on the fly after firing Lynn last year and was calling the plays for him to start too. Goff has had a lot of input as well. It would hurt to lose him, but honestly I think they'd be ok

[@paranoid1367]

hes a first year coordinator I don't think he gets a HC job out of this. Maybe 1 more year.

[@Chris-cv1yh]

@Andrew Collins Stafanski only had a year and Zach Taylor never coordinated. NFL is a copycat league and bad teams are looking at the Bengals as a turnaround model. Depends on how the playoffs go, but if you see young coaches doing well the trend of hiring inexperienced young guys could continue.

[@stephenelliott6023]

Josh and Josh, I think "Scheme" is one of the best parts of the week. Informative, educational, and great banter. Side note: Mccown's jersey wall is bad ass

[@JoshandHayden]

Really appreciate you watching. Text it to a friend!

[@joshmccown7644]

Thank you!! Norris is the man !

[@ziggysteve]

@@joshmccown7644 Brother you really have a way with words! Always been a big fan of yours and hearing you break down an offense, my Detroit Lions offense no less, this helps me understand EXACTLY why you were in the league as long as you were. Great show guys!!

[@marklindsey4668]

That wall of Jerseys was nuts

[@PrimoBeef]

What an attractive coaching staff where an assistant like Ben Johnson gets his chance after Lynn left, and not bringing in someone from the outside.

[@marktristanviguri7308]

Lynn was brought in to fix the Lions run game which he did then they installed the Rams playbook with Dans ground and pound style mixed in.

[@jamesreed2475]

Lions just have really good players across the roster. And most of them are sub 25 yrs old. Goff, Williams, Swift, Decker, Jackson, Ragnow, Sewell, St Brown, Jamo, Hutch, McNeil, Rodriguez, Walker, Okudah and Joseph. All quality players. Ben Johnson is likely the best coordinator the Lions have every had and one of the best in the league.

[@dukeraydavis6219]

This breakdown was fantastic. Best I've watched explaining Ben Johnson's craft. Thank you.

[@Steve_643]

I think Dan Campbell should add Josh McCown to his staff, I think he would fit in perfectly. This was done really well

[@Chris-cv1yh]

McCown might get the Texans job if they fire lovie

[@Eidenhoek]

@@Chris-cv1yh I'm fine with either situation.

[@rockybass9764]

To be clear. WCF’s wife Mrs. Ford gave the keys to Sheila Ford. She in turn took making the Lions a winning team to heart. She got good advice and brought in Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell as together as they could. They are a package deal. Then Sheila gave them the keys to the kingdom and backed every move. Madman Brad and MCDC tore down the team, including Stafford and started building from the foundation up. We now begin to see the fruits of those labors.

[@luisofthelion]

That play-action toss slant TD was beautiful. The connected playcalling and all the setups leading up to that TD. Chef’s kiss. I’ve been telling everyone that the Lions OL has been balling all year. I’m glad Josh McCown highlighted specifics as to how the Lions as a team have been blocking. FB, TE, even the WRs have been willing blockers all year. Jamo specifically has a crack that helped the Lions score a TD. A lot of stud WRs are too diva to block the way Lions WRs have been blocking

[@BLITZSPEIGS]

One of the best breakdown videos I've ever seen. Thanks guys

[@JoshandHayden]

Wow, thanks!

[@7evenmindsmedia606]

This break down was sooooo complete. I learned so much from it. I’m a huge lions fan!! This guy should be on ESPN.

[@FuranzuDesu]

Please let the lions get one more year with Ben.

[@Harpazoed]

This is Great Guy’s. Thanks So Much. I Love A Plan When It Works Out!!! It seems like Ben J understands defense as good as he does offense. He sets them up. He’s always several steps ahead of what the other teams are doing. We are so blessed to have Ben J.

[@Harpazoed]

Dang. I Learned so much watching you both. Thank God we still have Ben J. Thanks guys.

[@codys747]

I really think Goffs footwork adjustment affected him early on but he is starting to relax Into it now. One thing I overlooked is how good he is at reading progressions.

[@TheCancelCult]

He's calmed down a lot and worries less about mistakes. Especially throwing interceptions. It seems like this offense is built to give him the confidence he needs to make down field throws and not check down every single play. The running game, the backs being healthy and demanding respect. The O line, healthy, playing run and protect well. The WRs, getting open short, mid, and deep. It's a QBs dream scenario and Goff is taking advantage. The game seems slower for him compared to last season.

[@Chris-cv1yh]

Spot on. If you notice he's stepping up in the pocket a lot better when under pressure. He was creating pressure for the defense earlier in the year by dropping back too far, but he made a comment about intentionally working on that and he's improved

[@jmommy881]

I hope they give Johnson big money, he built something special and I hope he wants to see it through. The players embrace him.

[@larkwyll7351]

Amazing break down gents. Very pleased to see that the Lions aren't dumb-lucking their way into a win-streak or winning coin toss games; they're winning by changing the culture, attitude, draft mentality at the line, coaching & intelligent scheming to put our players in spots to succeed and win games. Love it. I just hope when Ben J. eventually departs it isn't to a NFC North counterpart and we don't revert back to our Anthony Flynn level offensive performance.

[@dsugimoto313]

Great analysis guys. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am watching and appreciating the games much differently the more I watch your analysis. This kind of analysis should be on network television. Love the Lions jersey prominently displayed. All the best!

[@mattiverson314]

Thank you for the Lions content, Josh you are unbelievable at breaking schemes down. Reminds of a hockey friend at Northern Michigan University where we would digest plays, same concepts, different game.

[@chrisd6736]

Really liked this guy when he played for the Browns. His passion for the game was visceral. It showed on the field. You can really feel it in this interview.

[@nickdarr7328]

Oh I know. We're lions fans but live in Ohio right on Michigan border. I always hated watching the browns games but mccowen (spelling?) made them fun. He's still one of my dad's favorite players because of how he'd put his head down and run through guys on a broken play. He's a tough guy who loved playing

[@joshmccown7644]

Thank you 💪🏼

[@bigatya]

Great scheme break down Josh of Ben Johnson, enjoying the love of the Lions offense. Long suffering Lions fan...thanks......GO LIONS !

[@katieocoins7116]

Brilliant review, thank you boys---I second adding Josh to the Lions staff ! GO LIONS (finally, lol).

[@MK22DeT]

GREAT video. The breakdown with video is almost as amazing as that jersey wall. What a life, what a legend.

[@donbur1553]

This is so good man beautiful breakdown DET VS EVERYBODY

[@joeytwotimes9586]

Knock knock 😏

[@donbur1553]

@@joeytwotimes9586 Lmao who's there??

[@joeytwotimes9586]

@@donbur1553 it's Detroit let us in this damn playoffs!!

[@Harpazoed]

Dang Mr McD. Great point about taking the line of scrimmage and resetting it. I would love to have that capability of stopping and stArtig like that.

[@Harpazoed]

Hey McC I believe Ben Johnson understands defense so great he uses it against them. What do you think?

[@Harpazoed]

Yes sir what goes around comes around. Smash 💥 Mouth 👄 Football 🏈. Lions are using their defenders speed against themselves. A linebacker that weighs 245lbs is Not going to be able to push any of the lines back. Speed is great but weight is important also unless you have a 260 lb linebacker that can run a 40 in 4,4 seconds

[@Harpazoed]

How many times have us Lions Pride have we heard that we are supposed get what the defense gives you. That’s bs. We make our rules and THEY Have a adopt to it.

[@ronaldsweet3484]

Fantastic breakdown. McCown, if we lose Johnson, how about you take Brunelle's job after he becomes OC? Also, remember the end of last season? That was Campbell play calling. Game planning? Campbell, Duece, Fraley, Brunell, Johnson...Goff. If you ever have aspirations to coach. Detroit is the place for you old friend.

[@ryanquinn1257]

I see Josh McCown. I stop to listen to Josh McCown. Only with the Eagles for a little bit, but such a nice impact from a person. You just felt his passion for the game.

[@sith_holocron]

Amon-Ra playing in run formations because he's a great blocker

[@dangeerraaron]

Great observation, his blocking craft is just as serious as his Jugs machine routine. He's a complete player+++ at his position.

[@ForeverSealed]

Beautiful breakdown guys. Josh that’s how you break film down. S/O to Ben Johnson. Our 🦁 on their way…

[@joshmccown7644]

💪🏼 🦁 Thank you !!

[@nickdarr7328]

Even when the lions run game doesn't put up big numbers it's still extremely effective and does enough. I'd love to see a few more big run games out of swift the final 4 weeks but 80 to 100 yards split between 4 guys is enough

[@Honestly__now]

loved it. I had no idea how intricate it was. Hmmm. Its probably the reason the health of the players is so important. Who could remember all those plays and then the talent to pull it off.

[@BranNew1]

Appreciate the breakdown, and seeing the Lions on the good side of some schemes. 🙌 Can’t wait for 23’

[@kingt3443]

Waw ! Great breakdown. I thought the Jamo touchdown was a busted play, but it was actually a setup they expected if the safety bite .

[@paulegan1296]

This is the best analysis of schemes I have ever seen outside of a locker room

[@davidtrimblejr]

I feel like I learned so much thanks for this!

[@JoshandHayden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelbglovier1116]

There's nothing more informative than learning from a NFL Professional who knows what he's talking about. I enjoyed every minute of this. Thank you Josh, yes the QB one. 😁😆🤣

[@joshmccown7644]

Thank you, couldn’t do it without Norris he sets the table and makes it easy for me!! He is the best !!

[@toddlanctot643]

Couldn't agree more. This was awesome.

[@dannytreyjhoo4620]

@@joshmccown7644 I just checked this vid out after watching CJ Stroud and Bryce Young breakdowns, Wow I’m impressed with your wisdom and knowledge from your experience as a long time QB vet. I’m a Panther fan in Charlotte and I’m glad you’re here now. Your gonna help these young QBs and other offensive players. Now I see why you were looked at as a Head Coach, I wish you all the luck bro. Just be where your feet are. I think you could be a great OC too. You‘ll go far in Coaching I believe if you choose to. Rooting for you and Our Panthers. God Bless and Keep Pounding!!!

[@Mennydc]

Thanks for the Detroit Lions video. #OnePride

[@dkMansell96]

@ 7:05 Brett Kollman covered this exact play from the defensive perspective showing how bad the Vikings defense has been lol. Fun coincidence.

[@stuartgerger7828]

wow what a great show guys! Especially for a long (60 yr) suffering Lions fan!

[@marklindsey4668]

Excellent video! You brought back memories to me, of pop Warner days and me dominating the line as an offensive guard lol

[@processengineer85]

I love this commentary and breakdown, great job!

[@daviddassow8508]

That was fantastic analysis and enjoyed learning about connected play calling.

[@lordcolinb]

Best show on football

[@JoshandHayden]

love to hear this

[@zareh805]

Such an excellent opportunity for a fantasy analyst like Norris to learn and grow from McCown each and every week.

[@dhit6277]

Great analysis boys! Nice job!!!

[@rainbowbabyblog5995]

Very cool. Thank you for taking the time to break down the Lions offense.

[@Fred-kk3do]

This is awesome. Great breakdown guys!

[@brentdewitt2180]

Great show. Love the way you broke it down. Keep it up. Lions fan since 1960.

[@lynngriffin2953]

thanks guys. 1st time watching...will look for more from you. informative

[@Pait728]

Wow this is great! Thanks for the breakdowns Joshes

[@robdudzinski3177]

Good stuff Josh. Such good insight. Thanks.

[@reggiewatts1]

That was amazing

[@mangrove]

Dare I say that this is the most complete and effective that a Lions O-line has looked since 1991? Back then, they had perennial All-Pros in Lomas Brown and Kevin Glover, and two solid young guards in Mike Utley and the late Eric Andolsek. If not for Fate, I don't think people would claim that Barry never had a good line to run behind. I haven't followed the Lions/ NFL as closely as I once did for the past 15 years, so if anyone can set me straight, by all means.

[@Hellcat_Jack]

And the way Barry always had to scramble around, those dudes were neither as efficient nor as effective as the offensive linemen we have today. I still remember the comparisons of o-lines during those hotly contested Barry vs Emmitt debates, where the first thing mentioned was how ineffective Barry’s o-line was……bet he’d do almost anything to have had this line back then

[@helmedon]

The reason for their success is Amon-Ra is always open. I think all the Lions receivers complement each other. Amongst what makes it go, but concentrating on him opens deep routes for Chark and Williams. Chark picking his game up the last few games has been huge.

[@stevenscott8015]

People, at least myself and people I know, really miss physical offensive football. We are all rooting for the Lions to do something to show that you can still win with a physical offense. I know the Titans and Ravens have done it a few times over the past few years, but this Lions team doesn't have a Lamar Jackson or Derrick Henry.

[@bondb0O7]

Yoooo thanks for the video. I'm playing Goff this week in playoffs. Lamar hurt. Playing over Huntley

[@JoshandHayden]

Thank you for watching! Tell a friend

[@DudeistPriest906]

Goff should get you 2-3 tuddies

[@voicesofdetroit]

Great vid, it’s been an enjoyable run of games for my Lions.

[@robertgaumont5446]

Don’t really follow the Lions but I was curious as to how they’ve improved. Finding this video was great.

[@ItzPronto]

Love Josh McCown

[@JoshandHayden]

he's GREAT

[@joshmccown7644]

Thank you !

[@joshmccown7644]

💪🏼❤️

[@nando5340]

One thing they didn’t get right is ST Brown is actually a great blocker

[@woffordBC]

Watching this one year later three days away from facing the 49ers in the NFC championship game!

[@dulaineharris3409]

Good stuff!!

[@scninja07]

Ben Johnson is a great OC, but the Lions have a great OL to make it happen. Plus the staff and Brad Holmes. Good luck if Ben goes to another team as a head coach because there's sometimes a reason why a team always needs a new coach (looking at you, Carolina, Houston, etc lol).

[@andrewhein7281]

Great breakdown

[@ABruhMan]

The GOAT Ben Johnson

[@adamracette5112]

Fabulous you guys

[@Sweatybaseballs]

Do these two do shows all the time? This was awesome

[@JoshandHayden]

Once a week! Look for the Scheme playlist or Scheme logo on the channel

[@blackbusiness7]

Great job guy; I eat this up. How do I get my notifications to just let me know when scheme is on? Spin-off anyone?

[@stevensmith8151]

Very interesting. A lot of use of jargon that I as a casual fan don't understand. I wishh I did however!

[@marktristanviguri7308]

The exotic run schemes are Dan Campbells and Lions O-Line coach Henry Franklin Fraley Jr's. The tight formations Lions run out of scream Sean McVay's playbook that Jared Goff ran in LA. Yes Ben calls the plays that Jared can change at the line. So many teams run McVay's, not Shanahan's system including the Rams, Packers, Bangles, Geno Smith in Seattle did while Tampa and Chicago Bears with new OC Shane Waldron will this year. The concept is to stretch the field sideline to sideline which is half of the West Coast system. The difference with the 49ers is they also stretch the field vertically and why McVay wanted a gunslinger like Stafford to deliver the ball deep.

[@JermSama2212]

BRAND. NEW. LIONS!!

[@marklambert4793]

3 yards and a cloud of dust. 💨 Bo Schembechler style!

[@timothyhughessr.9598]

That's the thing retaining BenJohnson. Teams like Carolina the Cardinals etc etc are looking for upcoming head coaches like this guy. The FO has to do what they must do @ all costs to keep this guy around. Why lose a good thing. If we let this guy walk out of Allen Park...its gonna be a big blow!!!. Duce is my high school peer and all but, I just don't think he is built with ideas like BJ. In fact, I think they should keep everyone around not just him to actually see where this thing could go. Goooo Portsmouth Spartans out of Portsmouth, Ohio in 1920 before the move to Detroit in 1934( first original name of the DetroitLions) for those of you who didn't know.

[@johngoodwin5420]

I'm an old man who grew up playing power football. Our Coaches preached to us the importance of owning the lines of scrimmage. Football is nothing more than a game of Chess. Winning means owning the line of scrimmage and understanding the game, and when the players have talent... hold on! The NFL left power football schemes for speed long ago. The question is, can power Football not just hold its own competing with speed, can it win Supperbowls?? This is one old man who thinks it can. ps the Lions now have Jamo back to the mix, and he has tones of speed. I think that the NFL is going to watch Ben Johnson open a brand new play book full of new play schemes that haven't even been cracked yet! Just my opinion though, see ya on the field!

[@McCullyClassic]

Lions are playing the game as it should be played

[@krishkon1592]

Dan was calling plays last year at week 10, Ben started this yr

[@beaglebrigade]

Great show

[@kaptainh5538]

Lions looking very good . 49ers do a nice job too .

[@robnewsome2407]

He's not really unknown anymore, you know Ben is going to get offered a coaching job somewhere but that's just the NFL and what happens when someone like him has some good success. Good news is, we still have Dan and Holmes and they are building something special in Detroit. This team isn't just pretty good right now, the future looks really bright.

[@thomshin2460]

Love the Lions

[@rapz85]

They see our team and start thinking "Any OC that can take the "Same Ol' Lions'... And despite the lousy start and middle of the pack record, turn them into one of the most dangerous offenses in the league must be worth be worth at least a shot" Can't do anyone worse than alot of these other coaches. Still blows when/if we lose him. I'm going to just assume hes the coolest dude ever and appreciates the challenge and notoriety that taking The Same Ol' Lions' and turning them into a Superbowl contender. You want to make a legacy worth remembering? That's HOF worthy if you can just get us to the game for one season

[@heathhenderson8235]

Damn shame the Lions are gonna lose him to a head coaching job. He’s a phenomenal play designer and knows when to call the right plays.

[@jamiethomas3306]

I know it’s 5 months and he’s been signed… No doubt I was a little concerned! However, I felt Aaron Glenn would take or been offered a head coaching position rather than Johnson. Few reasons being, yeah he’s 36, not a big deal. The big thing is that he only has less than 1 1/2 years heading the OC position. So yeah he’s good at scheming and seems he’s well liked with his offensive guys but to overtake the whole team and be the man overlooking and making sure whats the plan on this drive with the OC, DC, what ST is doing…He will be with the Lions for a couple more years.

[@DJ_Dynasty]

Josh McCown looks 80% Ryan Tannehill and 20% JJ Watt

[@joshmccown7644]

And 100% total bad ass

[@Kr3m_]

2:36 While I love the shoutout to the Lions and all, I had to post this to the Lions' fan page. "Watching a KZbin video about the Lions and it's weird to me that they're talking about Jameson Williams as an integral part of the Lions' offense. The exact reference was "down the field big play guys like D.J. Chark and Jameson Williams." I'm sure the kid will be great one day, and we all know he's fast, but isn't acting like he's an integral part of the Lions' offense a bit premature and highly exaggerating? The kid literally just started playing and has one reception. I'm not saying he doesn't have the potential for greatness one day, but come on man. He just started. 🤣"

[@CarolinaPanthersPulse]

Ben Johnson to Carolina. We want him in NC!

[@sagittarianking1398]

LIONNATION!!!!

[@jc-xo8yd]

St brown is one of the best wr blockers in the league

[@justinb8587]

I really hope the Panthers hire Ben Johnson.

[@ESQUIRE.]

Break down lovies Smith defense

[@philsbootleg]

If Ben Johnson goes to another team he will lose his personnel that make his plays run so effective I think he has that in mind. Plus he is comfortable where he is.

[@rbinaei46]

amon-ra is one of the league's highest rated run blocking wide outs. I don't get why they talk like he isn't our blocking guy. Did ya watch film of him during plays he didnt get the ball?

[@bismarckdetroit9709]

He played for everyone it seems like but was a good QB he played for me lions to

[@hayden0959]

How do you figure this offence will do against the jets this weekend?

[@JoshandHayden]

that's the big question! excited to see it

[@yaboilgk]

Don’t think Ben will leave atleast I hope because Dan had faith in him but things happen.

[@TheMemester5743]

Why are the sit and go bestball drafts not paid in full?

[@JoshandHayden]

because they last through Week 17. Tournaments are the ones that advance after Week 14.

[@TheMemester5743]

@@JoshandHayden these are all regular teams 3 6 10 and 12 person drafts. There is no playoff for those right?

[@TheMemester5743]

This is winnings from none tournament and nobody will respond to my emails

[@JoshandHayden]

@@TheMemester5743 Correct, so they go through Week 17 and not Week 14. The tournament payouts started in Week 14 because thats when the regular season ended.

[@TheMemester5743]

Sorry for bothering you I looked at the transaction history I understand now thank you

[@mikewood8561]

I'm just thinking that let's take the Lions for example, their offense is really good. If they can make their defense as good as San Francisco or Baltimore than obviously they will win many games. So how do teams sort of change their defense week to week to try to be as good as those number one. Defenses

[@dasteelerz7413]

what other legacy could you need than being the dude to help the LIONS finally be relevant??? Thats enough to stay right there...

[@matthewbeaver5026]

4:28 Idk about Goff sure this was a completion. Though it wasn't the right read.

[@nazmussifat7628]

I still can't get over the facts that they look like Ben's younger brother and Aiden's elder brother. 😂

[@daviddurango9562]

I have 3 words regarding Ben Johnson.... PAY THE MAN!

[@mikewood8561]

So San Francisco and Baltimore seem to have the best defenses this year. Cleveland was number one for a while but I can't see how because the games I saw them play in their defense gave up over 30 points. They still won the game because they're offense can score points but I'm just wondering those really good defenses, what are they doing that are shutting teams down? And why doesn't the rest of the league watch what they're doing week to week and try to change their defense to what they're doing