By now, we understand Dan Campbell isn’t your typical football head coach. Every now and then, he’s going to dispense a terrific one-liner, and he’s a little more hands-on than other sideline leaders.
We saw an example of this again as the Detroit Lions started training camp. This year, of course, the Lions are being hyped up as the NFC North favorite and a legitimate playoff contender. But even with the wind at Detroit’s back, Campbell seemingly isn’t changing much of his approach.
He’s still going to bring the same passion for the game to the table, and he’s still going to do up-downs with his players under the bright Allen Park sun.
A #LionsCamp tradition unlike any other! pic.twitter.com/EzHQDSmRGb
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) July 23, 2023
Campbell hasn’t even qualified for the playoffs as a head coach yet, but you can tell he’s got the Lions on the right track. This is a team stacked at some of the most critical positions, with depth galore. And this hilarious shtick Campbell’s got running for him is anything but a shtick.
It’s who he is, and it appears to work well for the rising Lions.
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The Lions’ new throwback helmet logo looks like someone drew their mascot from memory.
This is how Twitter reacted to Campbell's up-down session
Dan Campbell is a real one💪 https://t.co/niaciS2HqV
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) July 23, 2023
Dan Campbell and his coaching staff paying the Iron Price, an annual tradition https://t.co/FqYbdCSmGY
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) July 23, 2023
The Dan Campbell skeptics will say “stop showing off for the camera, and spend more time actually coaching.”
I guarantee you, this will build respect among his players. These small acts will make players want to “run through a brick wall” for him. https://t.co/CPtpdwqWZ2
— Ben Agosta (@ben_agosta) July 23, 2023
Starts from the top. https://t.co/4Xyoqx5smv
— Dan Barczuk (@Ko_Talent) July 24, 2023
He’s doing the thing! https://t.co/5bSfnafO1g
— Mike Payton (@AtoZ_Payton) July 23, 2023
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) July 23, 2023
Our coach and your coach are NOT the same. #DetroitLions https://t.co/0xoWg6MVuz
— The Teal Mustang (@TheTealMustang) July 23, 2023
Merry Christmas everyone l!!! 🦁 https://t.co/Ol2Ubl9job
— Ryan Ermanni (@RyanEFox2) July 23, 2023
Leadership 101 course in session https://t.co/IoTBm0ucc7
— Ted Skroback (@ReporterRetired) July 23, 2023
