To say Detroit Lions’ fans were excited about Ben Johnson coming back is an understatement.

When Tom Pelissero of NFL Network announced that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was returning to Detroit, the reaction on social media felt like a giant party in the streets. The Heavyweights, who among the shows on Woodward Sports the loudest supporters of Johnson, got “animated”.

WE AINT GOT AN OUNCE OF SLEEP SINCE WE HEARD THE LIONS ARE WINNING THE NFC NORTH! I mean since Ben Johnson said he’s coming back. Same shit though! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/HjJU6OKGPw

— Woodward Heavyweights (@WHWPod) January 18, 2023

Woodward Sports contributor Booner make a proclamation about Ben Johnson in 2023 with the offense.

Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit and I tried telling y’all on the @WHWPod earlier this week…
THE LIONS WILL BE CONTENDERS IN 2023 #OnePride pic.twitter.com/y0DtyD3PAp

— Booner (@boonersports) January 18, 2023

Adham from the Morning Show was stoked to hear about the return of Johnson.

Ben Johnson was never turning down the chance to coach a Top 5 Offense for a complete rebuild with no Quarterback.

Glad you’re staying in Detroit. #OnePride

— Adham Beydoun (@AdhamBeydoun) January 18, 2023

The #onepride nation speaks out

The Detroit Lions created the hashtag “#onepride” to capture the voice of the fans. That alone got his name trending on Twitter locally.

BENJAMIN FRICKIN JOHNSON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

RT to say THANKS for returning!!#OnePride pic.twitter.com/OiC4Iapmb9

— 𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝔻𝕖𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕚𝕥 skoL (@Devoted2DET) January 18, 2023

#onepride Nation‼️ Ben Johnson said he has unfinished business to take care of 😤. Now let's show him some love!

The NFC North runs through us next year. 💪🏾#OnePride pic.twitter.com/gPSQvRLlVv

— CC Productions 🎥 #WembyWatch 👀 (@carlcollinsprod) January 18, 2023

Ben Johnson’s decision switched the @Lions for fighting for the playoffs next year to fighting for the Super Bowl!! #YEAR3

— Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) January 18, 2023

Ben Johnson returning to Detroit?!?! pic.twitter.com/W55JjYvrVZ

— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) January 18, 2023

Mood after finding out Ben Johnson was returning to the Lions: pic.twitter.com/i6uG34swt8

— We The Detroit Lions (@DetLionBlood) January 18, 2023

Ben Johnson to @Lions: It's a date… pic.twitter.com/UDsACW5Zfj

— Jordan Gill (@jgill734) January 18, 2023

Ben Johnson staying? Can’t chug the koolaid fast enough!! 2023 gonna be special 🔥

— Lexi 🏴‍☠️ (@GoBlueLexi117) January 18, 2023

I said it weeks ago that if Sheila Ford could find a way to keep Ben Johnson, it’d be another data point that she is not her mother. She’s serious about winning and building this culture from the ground up. I think she truly feels what it’s like to be a modern day Lions fan. pic.twitter.com/UJeZhs6HVA

— 🍑 at the Breslin (@PeachJames_) January 18, 2023

It’s safe to say that Lions fans are already wishing that the 2023 season would start already.

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