Lions introduce emotionally charged coach Dan Campbell
3 years, 11 months ago

Lions introduce emotionally charged coach Dan Campbell

Associated Press  

Dan Campbell is empathic about the hard times people have had in Detroit, in their lives and as fans of the Lions. “We need to bring some hope back into this place,” Campbell said Thursday, a day after he signed a six-year contract with the Lions and general manger Brad Holmes was formally introduced. And when you knock us down, we’re going to get up and on the way up, we’re going to bite a kneecap off.” The Lions hired Campbell after interviewing Arthur Smith, Robert Saleh, Marvin Lewis, Eric Bieniemy and Darrell Bevell, who closed the season as interim coach. “During our general manager interviews, we were asking each candidate to name head coaches that they would consider part of their list if they were to make a choice, ” team president Rod Wood said. “Dan showed up on numerous lists.” Nearly three months ago, the Lions began searching for a general manger and coach after team owner Sheila Ford Hamp fired Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia.

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Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for UNC head coaching job
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Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for UNC head coaching job

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Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

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Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night
1 month, 1 week ago

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night

Associated Press  

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1 of 12 full-time female NFL coaches, Jill Costanza is an asset for the Lions and Dan Campbell
6 months, 1 week ago

1 of 12 full-time female NFL coaches, Jill Costanza is an asset for the Lions and Dan Campbell

Associated Press  

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Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
9 months, 1 week ago

Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes

Associated Press  

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Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self

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Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win
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Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
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Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

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Lions matchup at Saints features opposing coaches who have a history together
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Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense
1 year, 1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have already taken a big step forward. “We have left so much out there and we’ve still played well enough to get six wins, but we need to take it up another notch.” After spending the bye week studying the team, Campbell and his staff think they’ve found three significant areas of …

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell
1 year, 11 months ago

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

Associated Press  

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Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs
2 years, 10 months ago

Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs

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Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs Enlarge this image toggle caption Ed Zurga/AP Ed Zurga/AP Nearly two decades ago, with few coaches of color in the NFL, the league knew that something had to be done. The Rooney Rule, which took effect in 2003, sought to correct inequities at the …

Packers’ Campbell chief among ’21 breakout defensive stars
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ Campbell chief among ’21 breakout defensive stars

Associated Press  

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Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

Associated Press  

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Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions
3 years, 2 months ago

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

Associated Press  

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Lions coach Dan Campbell was sleepless before 1st practice
3 years, 4 months ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell was sleepless before 1st practice

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell was so fired up on the eve of his first practice with the Detroit Lions that he did not get any rest. “I got plenty of energy without sleep.” The former New Orleans Saints assistant head coach was emotionally charged six-plus months ago when he was introduced as the new Lions coach after signing …

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Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

Associated Press  

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AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year deal
3 years, 11 months ago

AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year deal

Associated Press  

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Detroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn
4 years ago

Detroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn

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Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure
4 years ago

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Associated Press  

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