Campbell hired Morton as a senior offensive assistant that season. It just so happened to be Johnson’s first year as an offensive coordinator and play caller. He was only 35 at the time. Considering Campbell had fired Anthony Lynn just one year into his Detroit tenure, it was crucial for him to get the next hire right.

Who is John Morton? Here's what to know about the new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator tasked with replacing Ben Johnson.

To get an idea of how Morton may do with the Lions, let’s take an in-depth look at every place he’s coached over the past nearly 30 years. After that, we’ll look at what some of his players and fellow coaches have said about him.