Ben Johnson is several days into building his coaching staff as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, but one name closely associated with him from his time as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator won't be joining him in Chicago.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is in the process of filling out his coaching staff, but he won't target the Detroit Lions to do it.
Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator the Chicago Bears, is set to stay put with the Detroit Lions.
According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the Bears aren't expected to be a landing spot for Fraley, as Johnson isn't looking to raid Dan Campbell's coaching staff. Although
The Lions have lost both of their coordinators, but they won’t be losing offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Fraley’s wife posted on social media that the family is staying in Detroit, and multiple reporters have said he has confirmed that he will remain on the Lions’ staff.
The Seattle Seahawks have been on a search for a new offensive coordinator, and Hank Fraley was one of the biggest names on the list. The search will continue for a new OC, but we now can confirm that the offensive line coach from the Detroit Lions is officially staying.
Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator for new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, is set to stay put, according to a social media post by his wife ...
Detroit’s staff changes started on Monday when Ben Johnson became the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. They continued when Aaron Glenn became the head coach of the New York Jets, and Terrell Williams left to become the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots Wednesday.
The Seattle Seahawks continue to seek out their next offensive coordinator, and so far three candidates have received a second interview. Last week, Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Vikin
Following Detroit’s shocking upset loss in the Divisional Round, Fraley received his second interview with Seattle. This time, it was in-person. However, it appears Fraley is opting to remain in the Motor City, not pursuing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest or perhaps with the Chicago Bears under his former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
The Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson, hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
Between them, Ben Johnson and Declan Doyle aren't as old as Pete Carroll. But Johnson identified the 28-year-old Doyle as the guy he wants supervising the Bears' offense.