Even when Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, isn’t actively involved, there never seems to be a dull moment. Caleb Williams, the rookie quarterback for the Chicago Bears, was the victim of this fan’s extreme prank game.
A fan (presumably of the Miami Dolphins) decided to pull an amazing practical joke on Williams by posing as the offensive coordinator himself, according to a widely shared social media article. The fan sent Williams a kind and encouraging text message while posing as Ben Johnson. Unaware that he was being played, Williams gave a hearty response, and the fan went one step further by phoning him and feigning to give him coaching ideas and advise.
When Williams answered the phone and heard laughter on the other end, it was the moment of truth. The rookie quarterback quickly realised that he had been pranked in one of the most inventive ways imaginable. What began as a straightforward text exchange swiftly turned into one of the season’s most talked-about practical jokes.
An Amazing Joke Goes Viral
Fans of both teams have joined in on the fun, and the hoax has become very popular online. Lions supporters are especially having a great time, celebrating the incredible stunt that one of their own has pulled off. It only serves to demonstrate that nobody is immune to a friendly practical joke, not even a high-profile NFL draft pick like Williams.
Ben Johnson’s Impact Even in Absence
Despite not being directly involved, the fan’s ability to replicate Ben Johnson’s demeanour, including his humour and coaching style, demonstrates the Lions’ offensive mastermind’s influence off the field. It’s unclear if Johnson himself would ever carry off such a trick, but it’s obvious that his influence and the respect he receives go far beyond the football pitch.