Most coaches and players will quote a 'next man up' mentality when asked about injuries, adding that it's a part of the game. However, there also comes a time when an injury-riddled team simply runs out of quality players. It's a scenario we saw play out with the New Orleans Saints offense this season.

The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.

Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure

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Per ESPN, the Detroit Lions intend to hire Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, an Auburn Hills native, as their new offensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.

ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the Lions signed Morton as offensive coordinator. The New York Times reported that the Lions signed Morton, citing a league source. NFL.com also reported the hiring, citing sources from NFL Network insiders Ian Rapaport and Tom Pelissero.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly settled on who they are going to hire to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who left for the head coach job with the Chicago Bears. And, the hire is a surprising one.

The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick, there are plenty of options that could suit Detroit's needs.