Let's Talk Dan Campbell

[sharkymcwrath]

Casual NFL fans...

If Campbell was aggressive and it worked... he's a genius!
If Campbell played it safe and it worked... he's a genius!
If Campbell was aggressive and it didn't work... he's a moron!
If Campbell played it safe and it didn't work... he's a moron!

Totally results based.

I disagree. On both 4th downs I said he's a moron, regardless of the outcome, due to what he had to lose versus what he had to gain. Just like I said he has a moron prior to the snap a few weeks ago going for two when the extra point gets you to OT where you can regroup, re-plan, catch a breath, and hopefully win the game.

They say that football is a "game of inches" but Dan was trying to take the yards where inches were available. If he took the inches there's a far greater chance he's in the Super Bowl.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Kicker probably factored into decision as well.... definitely not Justin Tucker.

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This data needs to be posted again.

Campbell knows his team and what has worked for his team all year.

 

[broncosmitty]

i bet next he,s in a similar situation,he kicks a fg.

Doubt it.

He’s a meathead.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Doubt it.

He’s a meathead.

Maybe next year he’ll change up if he has a decent FG kicker.

 

[Niner Outlaw]

i bet next he,s in a similar situation,he kicks a fg.

Maybe if he had a better FG Kicker....and he might this coming year...

 

[broncosmitty]

Maybe next year he’ll change up if he has a decent FG kicker.

Doubtful.

He runs fake punts from his own red zone.

Great motivator. Terrible in game retardery.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Doubtful.

He runs fake punts from his own red zone.

Great motivator. Terrible in game retardery.

Didn’t that fake punt work?

 

[PDay8810]

motivators are huge in this league. You either have the skill or not.

Game management decisions most likely improve through experiences.

 

[fightinfunbags]

motivators are huge in this league. You either have the skill or not.

Game management decisions most likely improve through experiences.

…and in the acquisition of an above average place kicker.

 

[PDay8810]

Doubtful.

He runs fake punts from his own red zone.

Great motivator. Terrible in game retardery.

i'd be excited for next year if I were a Lions fan. Another draft and available cash. No way would I want any other coach.

 

[broncosmitty]

i'd be excited for next year if I were a Lions fan. Another draft and available cash. No way would I want any other coach.

I don’t think anyone wants him fired.

But he needs to change.

Can’t play press your luck all the time.

 

[Tainthappening]

Didn’t that fake punt work?

Not red zone... but inside 30 vs Packers on Thanksgiving did not work... unsure if there is another.

 

[broncosmitty]

Didn’t that fake punt work?

Some do.

Results aren’t the point though.

 

[Tainthappening]

This data needs to be posted again.

Campbell knows his team and what has worked for his team all year.

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Have to say during game thought should kick FG, but did not realize their kicker is worse than the Packers kicker.

But agree... he does know his team better and with that kicker I am not trying FG there either from 48 yards.

 

[Jiddy]

Lions OC is staying. Next year will be a very expectations-laden year for them. Infatuation period is over.

 

[DetroitDevil]

Neither did Staley.

Going for it on 4th down does make a ton of sense if your offense is better than your defense. I doubt Lions fans will sit through another year of that without complaining, though. Especially when they lose their OC.

 

[Jiddy]

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So close Kinjy...I knew you were out there carin'.

 

[Clayton]

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I'll admit I'm a bit shocked. He has sat out two coaching cycles after being in demand. It makes you wonder which teams he is waiting on.

 

[Clayton]

Lions OC is staying. Next year will be a very expectations-laden year for them. Infatuation period is over.

True but I think it would take at least two bad years for Campbell to get fired. I think the only coach that can get fired next year in the NFCN is on the Bears, tbh.

 

[DetroitDevil]

So close Kinjy...I knew you were out there carin'.

Didnt watch any games all season, thats like 6 yrs running. Have given no cash to the nfl… the closest fail, is my license plate, but that goes to lions charities.