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Eminem Dodges Diss Track as Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson Stays Put

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Eminem jokes about shelving a diss track after Lions offensive coordinator's decision to stay. Who benefits most from Johnson's return? Find out more!

Eminem, the die-hard Detroit Lions superfan, found himself in a humorous predicament when he considered releasing a diss track aimed at the team's offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson. However, the plans were scrapped as Johnson decided to remain with the Lions following a playoff loss. This unexpected turn of events led to speculations on who truly benefits the most from Johnson's choice to return, making waves in the NFL community.

While the music world was on edge awaiting Eminem's potential diss track, the sports scene witnessed two top-five college football teams, No. 3 North Carolina and No. 5 Tennessee, losing to unranked opponents. Against this backdrop, Detroit's OC, Ben Johnson, made headlines with his commitment to the Lions for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts alike were left wondering about the implications of his decision and the impact it would have on the team's performance.

In a surprising twist, Eminem publicly praised Ben Johnson after the news of his return to the Detroit Lions for the 2024 season broke out. The need for a diss track vanished, and the spotlight shifted to unraveling the reasons behind Johnson's choice to stay in his current role. Meanwhile, discussions buzzed around Johnson's potential as a head coach and the reasons he turned down opportunities elsewhere.

As Detroit gears up for the next NFL season, the intriguing saga of Ben Johnson's retention as the Lions' offensive coordinator continues to captivate fans and spark debates within the sports community. From Eminem's playful banter to the strategic implications for the team, the narrative surrounding Johnson's decision remains a hot topic in the football world, stirring excitement and curiosity among enthusiasts.

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Detroit Lions Superfan Eminem Jokes He Shelved Ben Johnson ... (Billboard)

Eminem joked he shelved a planned diss track when Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson decided to stay with the team after playoff loss.

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Two top-five colleges lose to unranked teams; Why retaining Ben ... (CBSSports.com)

No. 3 North Carolina, No. 5 Tennessee fall to Georgia Tech, South Carolina; Detroit's OC looks to run it back.

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Who benefits the most from Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson returning? (prideofdetroit.com)

The highly-sought-after Lions offensive coordinator is staying in Detroit once again.

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No diss track needed: Eminem praises Detroit Lions OC Ben ... (Detroit Free Press)

Eminem has no need to diss Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson after he announced a return for the 2024 season.

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Eminem halts diss track recording of Ben Johnson after Lions' OC ... (Sporting News)

The return of the offensive coordinator to Detroit means famous Lions fan Eminem doesn't have to put him on blast.

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Ben Johnson's Truth: Why'd Coach Back Out of Seahawks Job ... (SeahawkMaven)

There is something about the reporting on Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, backing out of his chance to become a head coach with ...

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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to return in 2024 (Yahoo Sports)

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will return to the Detroit Lions next season, despite interest from the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks, ...

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Ben Johnson saved the Lions and made the right move by returning ... (SB Nation)

The hottest head coaching candidate in the NFL isn't going anywhere. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed teams he's staying in Detroit, ...

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Lions OC Ben Johnson Explains Why He Turned Down Head ... (Sports Illustrated)

The most surprising news out of the NFL this week may have been Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson withdrawing his name from consideration for ...

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Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals why Ben Johnson is returning to Detroit ... (prideofdetroit.com)

On his podcast, Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed a conversation he had with Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson, who told him why he was returning.

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Ben Johnson staying put as Lions OC (Escanaba Daily Press)

DETROIT (AP) โ€” Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head ...

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Ben Johnson told Commanders he was pulling out of running for ... (CBSSports.com)

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had significant interest from other teams, but has decided to stay put in Detroit to continue to run their offense.

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Star WR says Ben Johnson told him 'there's unfinished business ... (mlive.com)

ALLEN PARK -- Before the football world learned about Ben Johnson staying with the Detroit Lions, the offensive coordinator called his stud wide receiver ...

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Amon-Ra St. Brown - Lions' Ben Johnson has 'unfinished business ... (ESPN)

Amon-Ra St. Brown said on his "St. Brown Brothers" podcast that offensive coordinator Ben Johnson told the Lions receiver he has "unfinished business" that ...

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Amon-Ra St. Brown shares how he found out Ben Johnson was ... (Detroit Free Press)

On his podcast with his brother Equanimeous, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said he found out about Ben Johnson's return early.

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Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown says OC Ben Johnson stayed due to ... (Yahoo Sports)

One of the hottest names on the NFL head-coaching cycle is staying put, but the Lions' staff could still lose a member.

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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown says returning offensive coordinator Ben ... (Fox News)

After the Lions blew a 17-point led in the NFC title game, many assumed offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would leave Detroit to take a head coaching job.

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