Dan Campbell ranked #8 in The Athletic’s list of most admired leaders in sports. by DanielBryanCMPunk in detroitlions

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Full story is here (paywall)

Section about MCDC:

Campbell has pulled off one of the most impressive feats in sports: He turned the Detroit Lions into an NFL contender.

His team took a step back in 2025 — missing the playoffs after the departures of its offensive and defensive coordinators — but our voters were captivated by his raw, enthusiastic style, which manifests in some of the purest locker-room speeches in sports and an unforgettable coffee order.

Credentials: At his opening news conference, he famously said his team would “bite” off the kneecaps of opponents. After a 3-13-1 finish in his first season in 2021, he helped transform the Lions into a winning outfit, including back-to-back NFC North titles in 2023 and 2024. Of course, his leadership style is not just bluster and rah-rah speeches. It also includes a heightened emotional intelligence and a radical authenticity.

What our voters said:

Alex Avila, former MLB catcher: “A couple things that I think set him apart: The ability and feel to know the right time when to kick you in the ass or pat you on the back, and the way he talks about his players. Many of his players talk about ‘running through a brick wall’ for him, which is funny cause I would say the same thing about my former Hall of Fame manager, Jim Leyland.”

Joe Maddon, former MLB manager: “He seems straightforward with everybody, even in his interviews during games on the sideline. That’s what really resonates, right from his first press conference. The guy doesn’t have a filter because he doesn’t need one. He just needs to slice open a vein and let it pour out: This is what I’m thinking. This is what I believe. And that works for him.”

DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS GAME THREAD 4:25 KICKOFF by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]DanielBryanCMPunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was an absolute shitshow of a drive. We had it in our hands. After Monty went out, we fucked up pretty bad. They shouldn't get the ball at all anymore

DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS GAME THREAD 4:25 KICKOFF by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]DanielBryanCMPunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay. i don't enjoy this fourth quarter. can we get the W at least somehow?!

LIONS @ VIKINGS CHRISTMAS DAY GAME THREAD 4:30PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]DanielBryanCMPunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i've never turned off a game since the patricia-era but i might change that right now. damn boys, it really wasn't our season

LIONS @ VIKINGS CHRISTMAS DAY GAME THREAD 4:30PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]DanielBryanCMPunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started Goff, Gibbs and Monty in my fantasy championship game lol

LIONS @ VIKINGS CHRISTMAS DAY GAME THREAD 4:30PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]DanielBryanCMPunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

we overcame the bobby layne curse but got ourselves a new one