Ben Johnson as coach of the year? 1st & North makes the case

It’s the quiet week before the Super Bowl, but there’s nothing quiet about the NFC North. Coaches are on the move across the division, one key Bears coach stays put and the 1st & North team makes a strong case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year. Plus, awards debates heat up, Detroit drama spills over and even the Pro Bowl becomes a punchline. 00:00 Open 00:40 Is the NFL fixed? The evidence 01:40 Sam Darnold leaves the Vikings and reaches the Super Bowl 03:45 Matthew Stafford may be headed to the golf course 05:05 The case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year 07:30 What about Mike Vrabel and the Patriots? 08:10 Minnesota’s coaching shuffle 09:20 Green Bay’s Micah Parsons up for defensive player of the year 10:14 Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit’s case for comeback player of the year 12:14 Amon-Ra St. Brown lays into fans over Detroit’s new coach 14:48 The Lions add another intriguing staff choice 15:51 The Bears coach staying put 17:03 The Packers hire a new defensive coordinator 20:52 Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers together again 23:20 The Pro Bowl becomes a punchline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices