Part 4/8:
Relationships and Highs and Lows of Former Alliances
Despite the rivalry, Johnson maintains a respectful relationship with Lions head coach Dan Campbell, whom he describes as more like family. The two share a long history, having corresponded just weeks ago about their early coaching careers in Miami, recalling playful banter and mutual respect. Johnson mentioned that Campbell would often call him a “snot-nosed computer punk,” a nickname from their early days.