The Las Vegas Raiders were heavily linked to Ben Johnson as their next head coach but how true were those rumors?

The Las Vegas Raiders are high on Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, whose team was just bounced from the playoffs on Saturday in a stunning upset

Ben Johnson, believed to be the top target, can now conduct an in-person interview as soon as Monday after Detroit's season ended Saturday.

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to heavily pursue Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to fill the team's head coaching vacancy, according

Maxx Crosby, a former Eastern Michigan star, grew up rooting for Detroit sports, and he's a keen observer as the Lions begin their playoff run.

The Las Vegas Raiders are not playing postseason football this year, but there are plenty of exciting games to tune into this weekend.  One of those games is to

"Ben Johnson clearly wants to be a Raider sooner rather than later," another fan said immediately following the Lions' loss. "Announce Ben Johnson to the Raiders now," a user said after the game. "Ben Johnson will be the Raiders head coach by weekend's end," a Raiders fan posted.

A Las Vegas Raiders insider believes if Ben Johnson is hired as their next coach, he may already have a QB in mind to run his offense.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.

The Raiders owner expects that Carroll and Spytek will be the right fits for their jobs — and will be with the team for the duration.