What a difference a few years makes. After starting his career as the coach of the Detroit Lions with a 3-13-1 record, Dan Campbell has had a tangible impact on what’s long been known as a moribund franchise. Campbell has the toughness to fight from his opening press conference of proclaiming to bite kneecaps. The culture around the Detroit Lions in the Motor City is changing, and the pride of the Lions is the highest it has been since days of Barry Sanders.
Fresh off an NFC Championship appearance with a thrilling yet disappointing finish, the Lions have planted their flag in the NFC and are a fearsome adversary to be reckoned with.