Since being hired as the Detroit Lions' coach in January of 2021, Dan Campbell has developed a reputation for being one of the most aggressive and unconventional coaches in the league, especially on fourth downs. He's also become known for being a lover of coffee, so much so that his go-to order of Starbucks is two venti—the largest size the coffee chain offers—Pike Place roasts, enough caffeine to jolt a grizzly bear out of a slumber.
So when a coffee was about to spill onto the floor, Campbell—in a recent video shared by his wife Holly on her Instagram account—handled the situation like it was a crucial fourth down in a Lions game: he went for it.
Campbell saved the coffee, prompting one fan to ask his wife, "What can't he do?" In a perfect—and highly amusing—response, Campbell's wife replied, "Punt."
Holly Campbell continues to be social media gold. She posted a video from the holidays with Dan saving a coffee before it spilled and someone asked “what can’t he do” and she replied… “punt😂” pic.twitter.com/QHkeZz4TGx
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) January 3, 2025
Well played, Mrs. Campbell. And she's not wrong!
Since 2021, his first season with Detroit, Campbell's Lions have gone for it on 147 fourth downs, the most in the NFL during that span. The Lions have had a 50% or better conversion rate in each season, topping out at 69% in 2024.
On the flip side, Campbell's Detroit teams have routinely ranked toward the bottom in punt attempts—including dead-last in the NFL with just 43 punts this season.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Dan Campbell's Wife Has Perfect Football Response After He Prevents a Coffee Spill.
