The Detroit Lions are currently flexing their gridiron muscles as one of the NFC’s big dogs. Rocking a solid 6-2 record, they’re not just leading the NFC North; they’re eyeing their first division crown in three decades. Coach Dan Campbell isn’t satisfied with just taming the competition in the North–he’s got his sights set on a conference championship feast. He knows his Lions have already taken a big step forward against the LA Chargers in their epic showdown which resulted in a 41-38 victory.
Coach Campbell, the fearless leader of this pride, knows when to roll the dice–his 4th-down gamble against the Chargers paid off big time. Now, he’s not just asking for a step forward; he’s demanding a leap toward greatness.
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Wear diapers, take risks: The Dan Campbell guide to game-changing calls
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Dan Campbell appeared on the podcast Stoney and Jensen with Heather, the official radio home of the Detroit Lions. And in a very candid environment, laid it straight whether his 4th down gamble paid off. When asked about Jared Goff finding the sweet spot during the clash, Coach Campbell was all praises for the QB sensation.
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The 4th down gamble came up next, and when asked how Campbell felt it would play out. He said, “I had a feeling going into that game, we had to be aggressive… in that moment it felt like the right thing to do…Just wear a diaper before some of these games. ” That’s one way to tackle the gamble, Coach. Well, diapers or not, Coach Campbell clearly knows how to gamble.
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