The Lions had internal options to replace him but settled on John Morton, who most recently served as the passing game coordinator of the Denver Broncos. So, then, who is Morton? What does he ...

John Morton looks to be the favorite to become the Detroit Lions' next offensive coordinator in the search to replace Ben Johnson. "He is traveling to Detroit to meet with team," Schefter added.

The man who gave John Morton his start in coaching thinks the Detroit Lions hit a home run with the play caller the team is expected to hire as Ben Johnson's replacement as offensive coordinator.