According to reports, the Detroit Lions have interviewed Las Vegas Raiders senior offensive assistant John Morton for their offensive coordinator opening.
No, Lions fans, this is not former wide receiver Johnny Morton!
Morton, who is 51, is a native of Rochesster Hills, MI and he played for Western Michigan University. Following his college days, he played in the CFL and was on the practice squad for the Raiders and Packers.
Prior to his current position with the Raiders, Morton was the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets.
Would you like this hire?
FYI: John Morton, the @Raiders senior offensive assistant, has interviewed for the @Lions offensive coordinator position.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) January 23, 2021
