Dan Campbell Has Officially Led Lions To First Division Championship In 30 Years | Pat McAfee

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[@batt4513]

We also need to remember that it was Sheila Ford Hamp that hired these guys right after she took control of the team. Finally an owner who cared enough to actually want to win and put the resources out there for it. Congratulations to her as well.

[@56Hoperoad69]

Sheila's first hire was getting Chris Speilman to give up broadcasting and help here find the right people. Job well done.

[@josephscannell5134]

I agree, I feel like a lot of other owners would take a conservative approach when it comes to hiring, but props to her for hiring Brad and Dan and letting them do what they do best. She also engages with the team and goes to practices and more so in the public eye. Previous ownership aka Martha did none of that.

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Actually but ownership group has always put in tons of resources. The lions have one of the best reputation from owners perspective spending money in the NFL. Don't confuse incompetency with resources. They just didn't know what they were doing

[@johnnation6744]

@@josephscannell5134 disagree with you about Martha. She hired Ernie acorsi who told her to hire Matt Patricia as he was highly regarded throughout the league. She also is still involved in the organization as chairman emeritus so deserves some credit as well. She also fired mayhem and Leland in 2015

[@aliwantizu]

The Fords have Always cared, and they spent a TON of money trying to improve the team and organization...they just never got it right. It looks like maybe they finally did, but they've always cared and always tried...they just were incompetent. They still have a ways to go, but it's a VAST improvement in a fairly short period of time., and looks like if players can stay reasonably healthy that they should have a good core for years.

[@tystoll804]

26 years of losing 26 years of hope and constant disappointment. Thank you for finally ending this Dan Campbell.

[@ErosIRL]

Put up the statue!

[@williamgardner7886]

26 yrs???

[@Lefthandup]

My commies r on year 24 now

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Actually you should thank him not for this ending but for this beginning because this is a start of something big

[@nickgreen7312]

Iknew he was gonna do it DAN THE MAN

[@thorin9876]

Almost everyone in Detroit loved his introductory press conference and couldn't care less what the national media thought. He knew his audience, Detroit vs Everyone.

[@ritalee1868]

I loved it

[@MCDClions]

Damn straight!!!

[@mikeleslie4364]

Absolutely! Right coach for right team

[@winstonsmith11]

Just as a football fan, I loved it, too. I knew that day that you guys had yourself a football coach.

[@kylenitz7463]

Exactly...he was talking to Detroit and no one else

[@austinsharpe6286]

The first 5 mins of this video is actually masterful storytelling by Pat. Way to set the scene MAN

[@jetsamperes5762]

Stephan A Smith said MCDC should have been fired during his introductory presser. The he called them frauds after the Ravens game and said he was off the Lions train. The Lions used both of those videos in official team videos this year.

[@geordiejones5618]

That's what's set him apart for me, he's a natural storyteller.

[@deathsyth8888]

It took a former Lion with a heart of a "Lion" to lead his team to the playoffs.

[@RickC-sc5ki]

A couple of em! Spielman definitely picked the right guys!

[@FoCrazy]

Well said 👍🏽

[@313jb8]

Yep Spielman has been great...as well as Shelia and Brad!!!

[@Cole_artman]

Dan campbell is the coach of the year

[@user-em6lz4bz9f]

💯

[@user-td5on4jg1g]

nah it’s gotta be Kevin Stefanski

[@johnraven2429]

​@@user-td5on4jg1g Stefanski isn't a defensive coach. If the credit was to a coach, would be for the Browns DC (but coordinators don't get here)

[@kim.jong.skillz]

​@@user-td5on4jg1gnot even maybe.

[@Andy-cj7bu]

​@@user-td5on4jg1git's close between MCDC and Stefanski. Those are the clear favorites. Both have certainly earned it, maybe moreso for Stefanski with the major injuries they have overcome. Be interesting to see who takes it for sure

[@eddielacrosse2]

I’m a Detroit Native and Lions fan. The city itself is on the rise just like the Lions are. So proud of our guys !

[@official13dvls_broknlnk_16]

I'm from the thumb area and I can tell you the whole mit is feeling the energy!

[@MarshallMurant]

I went to Detroit last year for the first time, a lot of cool people up there.

[@jacobmorin4548]

if only the pistons weren't horrible.

[@NuRm69]

First time season ticket holder this year, and I love going to Detroit when the Lions play. They did a good job with the city

[@tylerramsey7396]

@@jacobmorin4548so very true😔

[@VeteranTrack]

I remember everyone saying Jared Goff was the problem and Campbell was stupid for not letting him go. This just proves that you need a TEAM first to get anywhere. So glad Campbell has been able to do this

[@hhaste]

A lot of people have no clue what they're talking about. Goff is good.. throws some questionable INT's once in a while but he's certainly not the problem.

[@devinbender8428]

Every good qb needs help. Allen needs a RB Mahomes needs WRs. Goff needs an Oline Theres no such thing as a do it all himself QB

[@RG-gv8ss]

Jared Goff is not perfect lol he had five weeks of inconsistency throwing pick 6s and fumbles and int. That’s not classified as a “good “ qb

[@thomaspawlak9459]

Thank you for admitting that, GOFF is my hero, I literally play “ there goes my hero” every time he takes the field lmao

[@tygerfinch]

@@RG-gv8ssas far as 2023 QB play goes Goff is pretty good.

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

I'm the 60 year old guy who was sure we were gonna blow it, how many time have I saw that last drive play out? 100s and we NEVER got the turnover , we NEVER got the stop. I almost cried when they won and damn you all, you did make me start crying watching this segment. I had given up hope of ever seeing them winning anything. Thanks for this segment Pat and the boys, it was cathartic watching this.

[@7sins435]

As a bills fan that watched my own team, the lions, and mostly the browns struggle in the 2000s and 2010s it warms my heart seeing all of us succeed

[@Andy-cj7bu]

Yessir!!

[@JayK07]

Them n the phinz too

[@RickC-sc5ki]

It would be the Bills or Browns(in that order) I would most want to face in the Superbowl! That way it's 100% probability that someone is bringing home their 1st Lombardi! A long awaited championship!!

[@Los150]

@@RickC-sc5ki💯

[@jamiemixxismjohnson4193]

y'all deserve multiple rings too!

[@PharSyde6ix]

MCDC's opening speech about kneecaps, that was for the city and the fans. We understood what he was saying and I loved it. I was with MCDC as soon as I heard that! One Pride baby!!!

[@Rowsy91]

HUGE congrats to the Lions and HCDC! from a Vikings fan

[@d33riTz]

Hey thanks man! First Vikings fan I can respect lol. Appreciate ya!

[@calebcotterman3413]

Thanks man. Hope Kirk gets healthy and we battle it out next season

[@tygerfinch]

Same from a saints fan…who wishes we had kept Dan campbell and watched him chew kneecaps off for decades instead of hiring Dennis Allen 😫

[@hitman9198]

​@d33riTz well I still haven't seen a Lions fan I respect. More obnoxious than packers fans.

[@d33riTz]

@@hitman9198 brooooo….shot to the heart!!! Lol we are out there! I promise

[@StonedDiablo2guy]

Real football guys knew Dan Campbell was the guy from that opening press conference

[@dextersfinest175]

I loved it!!! That type of energy is exactly what's been missing from our head coaches in the past. That tired-ass button-down dude who stands on the sidelines and let's the Lions suck is dead now. Dan Campbell has a mentality that says losing is not an option. Gotta love it👍👍

[@MattGouldburn]

He wasn't speaking to the talking heads who think they're the smartest people in the room and wouldn't dare step foot in Detroit. He was speaking to directly to Lions fans who want a team with a fighting mentality.

[@TDD_Drums]

I'm jealous of the lions lol y'all got a good coach for a long time

[@casper1995able]

💯, hes the coach I've been saying we needed for the past 20yrs and it's been a hell of a ride so far! In MCDC we trust..LETS GOOOOOO!

[@aaronstark1969]

Exactly, as a player that’s a guy you want to play for

[@chicochris3062]

As a packers fan Congrats to the Lions they deserve it, I know as a packers fan we’re supposed to hate em & hope they lose every week but it’s to see them actually win & I like what Dan Campbell did to that team & how he changed that organization around.

[@Narutofreak155]

I appreciate you as of recently I have greatly been surprised by other packer fans and the kindness they've shown while we're forever archrivals yall have been kicking our ass a long time lmao best of luck to your team 💯🔥

[@sabrinaperlongo1813]

Yes sir. It’s time to bring back the nickname, black and blue division ! Lions, Packers ,Vikings and Bears! Started in 1961! Go lions!

[@MountainSnowInc]

As a bears fan, Congrats to you boys in Detroit!

[@terencethomas5447]

Thank u

[@d33riTz]

Thanks brother ❤ accepting the love…fields is a problem and I’m so happy we don’t have to play y’all again this year to be Frank lol

[@thomaspawlak9459]

All these Midwest teams looking fierce lately!

[@jamesholifield845]

Thanks

[@mikepetro9679]

Thanks bro and Fields will be a tough QB for years to come !!

[@joefeltz8360]

As a Bears fan of over 40 years. The Lions story and season have to make you love football even more. Go lions!! Congrats Lions fans and foxy.

[@counselingpsychology]

Been watching the Lions since Barry. The amount of times I’ve watched the opposing players or teams set personal and franchise records playing the Lion’s is incalculable. This year is different and I haven’t said that out loud for 20 years.

[@counselingpsychology]

I take it back. Lamb sets franchise and personal records.

[@edgarvasquez6612]

It's so weird to see the Detriot Lions talked about for 15 minutes straight without any other team brought up! Thank you McAfee!

[@crossface222]

As a Lions fan I have to say that I was happy about the Campbell hire because I could tell he was the opposite of Patricia but I especially liked Brad Holmes. He put in a lot of good work with the Rams. I’m also happy with ownership for the first time in my life. Sheila Ford found DAWGS. Finally my city has a team that we can say could win a Super Bowl. Will they? It’s gonna be a tough road but in Ford, Campbell and in my opinion most importantly Holmes we trust.

[@pa6491]

Love Pat. Appreciate that he gets the Detroit Lions culture. Mad love.

[@kristchen5829]

Shots fired @ Colin & Max

[@DevonHumpert]

Funny how Sirianni had a similar vibe in his intro press conference. I'd say Mike McDaniel is up there too. All three doing a hell of a job but none better than Campbell to do what he's done with the Lions.

[@diddyfaplord]

Sirianni is a clown being carried by his roster. Not even close to as good as Campbell

[@christopherweise438]

@@diddyfaplord - There is some truth to what you're saying. I thought Matt LaFluer was just riding on Aaron's coat tails. He's actually done a decent job this year with the youngest offense in the league, and a defense that can't stop anybody. I'd like to see if the Eagles could do what they're doing if Mariota was QB instead of Hurts. I think you'd be proven right.

[@robertwright7795]

As a vikings fan. Congrats lions u earned it

[@vickydjatt]

Normally this doesn't happen in division rivalries, but backing Lions all the way to SB - Bears fan

[@mikepetro9679]

Thank you ! Its been a looooooong time coming ! Go Bears too!

[@franciscorevuelta491]

They are doing it the right way!

[@trueempire8948]

I’m pulling for the Lions but they gonna have to tighten up that defense if they wanna go far in the playoffs.

[@eddielacrosse2]

CJGJ, Houston, and McNeil returning should do the trick 😉

[@DirtyDLions685]

Everyone says that even tho the SB last year finished 38-35 🤔

[@hhaste]

@@eddielacrosse2 Maybe but before the season started, I expected the Chargers to have a great defense with Samuel JR, James, Bosa, Mack.. on paper they should be dominant, but they aren't too good.

[@mikebrowne4289]

The D just needs a few get off the field drives in a game. The Lions offense can score pretty much on anyone in the league except for maybe Baltimore. If they are playing the Ravens in the playoffs though, it will be a wild weekend in Detroit.

[@bustermcthunderstick7181]

What they really need is to figure out how to play in the 3rd quarter. Their 3rd quarter stats are horrendous.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Well deserved. Congrats Motor City from Broncos Country!

[@GiftedDee]

You still riding

[@DavidHBurkart]

@@GiftedDeewe are... a 5% chance with a win-out and nearly unfathomable help. Stranger things have happened, but anything is possible. Love what Coach Campbell and the Lions are doing. Long time coming. Go get your ring Detroit!

[@DWargs]

Can we talk for a minute about the impact of the Stafford trade one more time here? Because just as a direct result from the trade, the Lions got Goff, Gibbs, Jamo, LaPorta, and the _first_ of those drafts picks, all the way back in the 3rd round of the 2021 draft, Ifeatu Melifonwu. This guy has been injured for 2 and a half years, and in his two weeks on rhe field, not only has he been making some huge impact plays, but on his second game back, he makes the game clinching INT to clutch the NFC North title. I mean, that's just poetry right there. The Bobby Layne curse began to unravel the moment the Lions did right by Stafford, and ever since then it's all been snowballing into something incredible.

[@rejukurian7168]

Melifonwu moved to safety, took time for him to learn his position…

[@bojangles11111]

Gonna be funny when Stafford knocks them out in the WC round.

[@deanosborn3464]

​@bojangles11111 and I'm going to be laughing my @$$ off at you when he doesnt

[@brandonharmon5556]

No it was P Manning that broke that curse for us. There's a video on it then right after that we went 8-2

[@DWargs]

@@brandonharmon5556 no. That was a joke sketch, done for comedic purposes. Doesn't have nearly the same historic weight. Also, we have no clue when that was actually filmed. Could have been made in the preseason for all we know.

[@DavidLongo22]

As a longtime Dolphins fan, I was bummed out when we didn't keep him, and I cheered for Lions fans when they hired him. Max Kellerman? Colin Cowherd? Who CARES! MCDC is THE MAN! Go Lions. :)

[@Carolinaboi313]

Congratulations to the Lions! As a native and wearing my Lions gear for the last 15 years in Panthers country getting mocked and laughed at. After watching this team be rebuilt from top to bottom very similar to how the "going to work Pistons," were rebuilt is fun to watch. Dan Campbell and his Lions have pieces to be good for a long time.

[@tommiedshow9211]

I retired to Winston-Salem N.C in 2014 I always rock my Detroit gear so much so they call me Detroit What up doe 313!!!!

[@projectgraham414]

Dude I'm a Packer fan, and I am so proud of this Lions team, and I'm rooting for their success. It's awesome to see. 👏👏👏

[@milemarker301]

I recall here in up north Michigan, we mostly all liked Dan Campbell instantly. We worried he wouldn't be able to do what he said, and there were bad moments and extreme fans booing... but we always liked him. It was the snobs who didn't understand him and so were stupid about him initially. But we stood by him, even after last season's first half. And he has delivered. Thank you Dan!!!!! It means everything. ONE PRIDE!

[@user-zf5lz9ki5h]

From Northern British Columbia Canada….i have become a huge Lions fan because of MCDC after his press conference …the fact he wear his emotions on his sleeve and is not afraid to show it….and I give big shout out to Sheila…she was in front of the media when things weren’t going well and now she is behind the scenes and letting the team shine…incredible owner! Congrats to all Lions fans in Detroit…and congrats to everyone involved on the team…

[@rickupp4917]

I’m so freaking proud of this team and the coaching and coaching staff. They definitely turned this team around. I had that gut feeling last year and I told my boys to hang tight hang on for the ride it’s gonna get better. These guys earned every bit of it and as a Detroit Lions fan for 32 years I am so proud of what they accomplished and I feel it’s just gonna keep getting better. Enjoy it because I am loving it.🏈🏈🏈🏈🦁🦁👑👑👑👑🏈👑🦁❤️❤️❤️❤️🦁👏🦁🦁😎

[@tokenjayspodcast1031]

I was in from his first press conference. So proud of my team! GO LIONS!

[@TheTEN24]

Huge congrats to the lions fans, I know as a jets fan how rare and tough it is to be a fan of your teams when they’re terrible and never go anywhere. Really hope they continue to do well.

[@CraigBrandvold]

Three people made this happen. Not just Dan Campbell, but also Brad Holmes and don't forget Sheila Ford Hemp. Without her commitment to these two men, this doesn't happen. Brad drafted and acquired talent that Campbell needed. Campbell and his amazing staff figured out ways to make the most of that talent. This team is amazing and has done great things in 2023, but it is also built for the future. Ford Hemp, Campbell and Holmes have built a team that will be around for a while. As a 30+ year Lions fan, I watched Pittsburgh build championship teams, Dallas did it too in the '90's. And let's not forget the Patriots that have done is multiple times. The Detroit Lions are a team that will be around for many years. They haven't really won anything yet, but they will and they will be around for years to come. Go Lions!

[@Adri_Unsung]

(4. Don’t forget Chris Speilman)

[@tzavitz]

I was that 67 year old guy on Sunday. I love the new Lions but I’ve seen so much carnage over the years, starting with the Tom Dempsey 63 yd field goal in 1970. Finally!!!

[@garyrentschler6082]

You know what NOBODY remembers about the Dempsey kick? The crazy 20 yard diving catch, the play before the kick, by Danny Abramowitz.

[@bojangles713]

Who dat? ⚜️ lol the fans almost tore down Tulane Freakin Stadium too after that FG.

[@HelzHeli313]

As a Lions fan.. I wanna thank the rival fans.. Packers.. Bears.. & Vikings for the congrats to our team.. We deserve it and we deserve a lot more...

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

As a packers fan I believe the whole nfc north is happy for Detroit and it's fans. It's like watching that little brother to take the mantel on his own will without help. Watching lions rebuild and struggle to become a legit team was a well story written by the coach and the lions.

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

MCDC BABY! Absolutely love that guy. He’s as real as it gets, and he’s always himself. The culture in Detroit has been established. Holmes has been awesome hitting on draft picks; while also taking the guys they want has been key. They don’t give a damn about the outside noise or what the so called ‘experts’ say. They believe in what they believe in, and what’s best for their team. No ME players, just all around team players on that roster. Go get em Lions! OnePride 🦁

[@akadwriter]

Thank you for calling out that absolute 🤡 that is Kellerman!

[@tylersell7781]

It's been hard living in Michigan and loving football but have always been a Lions fan. I wanted them to win more for my dad who's been a fan since the 50s lol. I have since the 90s. Just hope in his lifetime they can win it all. 🙏

[@Green_Gold]

As a lifeling packers fan who lives in Michigan, I'm happy for them and secretly rooting for them. So many family members who have lived their whole life waiting for this. I bleed green and gold but it gets to the point where even you feel bad and can't help but rejoice in the happiness. The NFC north doesn't have a new King but even King for a day is awesome for them lions

[@mikepetro9679]

Thank you classy reply and man have we suffered forever! You know that ! Now to make some playoff noise would be great !

[@Andy-cj7bu]

Thanks bro. And I agree that they are not kings of th North just YET!! BUT they are really young and a couple more good moves and could potentially dominate the North similar to how the Packers did. I wanna see Love and Goff Duke it out for the North title every year for a while, sounds like fun......

[@joshlewis575]

They're just getting started tho. If I told anybody who follows the lions after Patricia left that in just 3 years they'd be in position to get the 1 seed in the NFC they would've laughed in my face. But here we are, what they've done with the roster in that time is amazing. They're gonna be really good for a long time

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Campbell has the best against the spread record in the NFL since taking over the Lions which proves he's getting the most out of his team

[@gabriellechung356]

Love this head coach who totally understands his city. He’s creating “America’s team.” I’m a new bandwagon fan from AZ.

[@GrapplingIgnorance]

As a 36-year-old life long Lions fan, I deeply appreciate this segment. The woes of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and disproportionately frequently having obscure scenarios where rule and/or officiating gave the team tough break after tough break, it means a lot to have it acknowledged. We've had to celebrate first downs as if they were touch downs in many seasons. More importantly though, I really appreciate Pat calling out people who publicly shamed Dan Campbell two years ago for being passionate and publicly claiming he was going to build a team on a foundation of heart and toughness (as if they couldn't comprehend that biting off knee caps was a damn metaphor). Far too often people in media boastfully declare negative predictions about people but don't get held accountable when they're proven wrong. Lastly, Pat is absolutely right. Let the team enjoy the moment. Even if they don't win another game this year, they deserve to enjoy some happiness without immediately having the goalpost moved the moment they accomplish something that hasn't been done since before most the the team was even born.

[@kenl1761]

Me an my dad have had lions season tickets for 24 years. Can’t believe it took this long to win the division but it was worth the wait. More to come!!!

[@jordan4862]

56 years and counting for my family!!! Go Lions!!!

[@kenl1761]

Wow amazing!

[@shashanksubramaniam1400]

I love that it’s the draft picks that are doing it for us. ASB, Sewell, Hutch, Iffy, Branch, JaMo, Gibbs, LaPorta, and others. It feels nice that the guys we brought in are also cooking- Monty, Sutton, etc.. but what has me the most excited is that the handpicked talent is getting the job done. Future light hella bright for this team

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Jared Goff is out to prove him self after the trade, congrats 🐯to Dan Campbell and company ! From a long time Vikes fan !!

[@sabrinaperlongo1813]

I have been a lions fan so long I remember watching them at tiger stadium . Greg Landry was the quarter back . Charlie Sanders was our tight end.Alex Karis Mike Lucci Lem Barney. I remember my dad saying maybe this year will be different when we drafted Steve Owen’s. Being excited when we drafted Billy Simms, Chuck long , remember spider man Allen coming to Detroit? We won 4 in a row and we all started singing , another one bites the dust..….. the list goes on. I had moved to Tennessee and just gotten married during the Barry Sanders years and then megatron . It just feels different this time. If we don’t win the Super Bowl this year, we will in the next season or 2. That 67 yrd field goal last year against Seattle kept us out of the playoffs. That was the end of the Bobby Lane curse.

[@imfknradio9978]

Thats my Fuckin Coach right there, loved him since day 1, had the caution every Lions fan does but outta everyone, i hope hes the one who brings one back home to Motown 💙

[@EqualsThreeable]

I’ve loved Campbell since day one. This man is MCDC, he is a fighter with a heart. He shows emotion/personality, something I feel that a lot of coaches are missing. Also we can’t forget other storylines going on as well. Ben Johnson. Brad Holmes, Aaron Glenn and Jared Goff.

[@AG-td4pm]

As a Vikings fan, I wasn’t even upset with the L. Awesome to see the Lions go, gritty team 💪

[@markheidema3699]

Great segment Pat and Co. Love your emotion and enthusiasm.

[@AkronJosh]

Lions and browns are awesome! Love that both teams are playoff bound and both look legit AF

[@jakehernandez9769]

I’m 28 years old. Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are the greatest thing to ever happen to this organization

[@williamvarconie2799]

I am 82 yrs old so I grew up with the lions redwings tigers being winners and have live thru the last 35 years what. a treat

[@GeneXile1970s]

Born in Detroit. Grew up there, It's EXACTLY as Campbell says. DETROIT VS. EVERYBODY isn't marketing, it's a real way of life.

[@asadesigndetroit4023]

💯!!!

[@kingbrago6775]

Been a Bears fan my whole life and I haven't been this excited for a playoff game since the Bears went to the super bowl.

[@johnlynnbeck]

Ever since Hard Knocks, I find it absolutely impossible not to root for this guy and the people he surrounds himself with. Speaking as a Panthers fan lost in the wilderness, most of us would crawl over broken glass to find someone like Dan Campbell to build this kind of team culture. Hell, we had one in Steve Wilks, but Tepper inexplicably gave him his walking papers in favor of Frank Reich... which, as you've all seen, did not turn out well. The hindsight facepalm would put you in concussion protocol. Anywho, I'm happy for Lions fans. They are long overdue their day in the sun, and I'll be rooting for Dan and his crew!

[@jasonschaaf7320]

Lions fan of 45 years, happy tears in my eyes all week 💯

[@shelbyesters5732]

Dan Campbell is coach of the year hands down

[@jeffjenkins7976]

All of us life long Bengals fans can relate so much. Really happy for the Lions and their fans!

[@gringofett3944]

As a long suffering Atlanta Falcons fan, I can sympathize with the Detroit fans. Good for them and I hope they make an impact in the playoffs.

[@stefandietmann5120]

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are way beyond coach or exec of the year. They are the best coach and exec of the past 50 years. Because only them took the challenge and succeeded turning the Lions around! 💙🦁

[@fightforever]

I thought his opening press conference was electric and been a believer since day one. I never understood how these wimps like Cowherd and Kellerman were hating on him for that.

[@thizis_midoriya2660]

Funny story I have the knee cap 🧢 quote in my office desk .

[@kristianjackson5482]

I'm a lions fan in the Upper Peninsula of MI and we are ready for the playoffs!! LFG boys

[@Monty-Remick]

I was a Detroit fan since early 90's. A couple of years ago I was out, couldn't watch it anymore! Happy for the organization and the fans who have stuck through it, well deserved! 💯💯💯

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It Pat ThePatMcAfeeShow Bro Let's Gooooooooo.

[@chrisalexander8110]

Sheila deserves soooo much credit for this, too. She clearly took ownership to heart and has made all the right calls since taking over. Go Lions. From a Bears fan.

[@markheidema3699]

I'm 51 years old and have been a Lions fan my entire life. Lions fans are the most dedicated and loyal sports fans in the world. We've been through all the rough years. This is a special moment for the state of Michigan. It's fun to see people wear Lions gear everywhere in Michigan.

[@jwestphal1978]

As a 45 yr old life long Bills fan, I'm very excited for Detroit! 17 yr playoff drought mainly because of a guy named Brady, I can relate to the Lions. We lost our first 2 playoff games under McDermott, with a yr off in between! So even if they lose the first one, they're moving forward and getting better! I loved the Lions as a kid as my NFC team! Just happy for the city and the fans! I've been to the stadium twice, back in 2003.

[@technomage6736]

Campbell is so awesome! Love that guy! 💪

[@casper1995able]

As a Lions fan for the past 20yrs this was one of the best sports moments ever! It feels amazing and I hope there's more titles to win and hopefully conference championships and of course but not anytime soon the superbowl, never thought we would get close.....LETS GOOOOO!

[@Fraustyy]

So happy for the Lions. As a Bills fan, it's amazing to see the Lions and Bills playing solid ball. Love it! Thank you for letting Buffalo use your stadium when we were stuck in a blizzard! That game was sick!

[@Mybabyboysofunny]

COACH HAS EARNED THE TITLE ~DAN THE MAN~ Smiling in Michigan 😀

[@Brunzy1970]

Been a Lions fan since the 70's....I'm so happy I dont know how to act. Thanks for the best Christmas gift Ever !

[@robertspeakman6523]

I've been a Lions fan since 1970 when i was 12 years old after my family came back from Germany to the states. Every year since then I've rooted for the Lions and it seems every year I die with them. I could see the ridicule and laughter when DC had that press conference, but being a exMichigander now living in California there was a gut feeling something was different. I'm crying now with tears in my eyes and pride in my heart. Now I can go out and wear my Lions jersey out in public. I'm shocked AND impressed with the fans from different teams that have come out and congratulated us. For YEARS i have hated all the other teams for their winning and them looking down on us. I am truly surprised and grateful, you have turn this football Scrooge's heart around. NOW, lets go out there and beat some ass!!

[@aldrob108]

Fantastic success and congratulations on a job well done by the whole Lions organization and players. Bravo👏

[@Rex_Manning-]

As a Packer fan, I am very happy for the Lions and hope they go all the way! They have a great coach. I think half the battle is getting 70+ grown men under you to see you as their leader. Many brilliant football minds fail with that. But it seems like Campbell has that part secured.

[@dennisyounkin644]

After 40 plus years of being a Lions Fan, Yes Dan Campbell and Brad Homles were the reason I bought season tickets to Ford Field in 2021. Who cares what the media thick or says about the Detroit Lions!!!! LIONS Fan forever GO LIONS!!!

[@deantagibson5292]

I just really wanna sincerely thank the Pat Mcafee Show for just being consistent with the love for the game but more importantly our beloved MCDC LIONS because none of these other sport shows keep it complete 💯 when it comes to my LIONS regardless of our history we are literally a good football club now just give us our roses for now because we as fans my not have or see this again! So I’m grateful & appreciative as a honest LIONS FAN for the love cause I grew up with this team by default but feel in love with our cities SPORT SPIRIT & I’ve seen all my other sports clubs Win Championships but now it’s the LIONS TURN‼️ 💯

[@mattdevereux5940]

delegation and empowerment is one of his great strengths he trusts his coaches

[@user-xe3en5sb8n]

Lions not getting enough respect!! Let's show them more than we can tell them! 1 Pride, 1team shock the world cause you can! 😊

[@tommiedshow9211]

I was one of the the people who was pissed about Dan Campbell’s press conference! I said what a clown 🤡 I don’t know yet if he can coach but I do know he is a leader of men.These guys will run through a brick wall for him. I became a Lions fan in 1974 at the age of 11.The year now is 2023 I’m 60 years old you know how many friends,family members,co-workers are no longer here to see this ride 😢It was always a joke in the beginning “Will the lions ever win in our lifetime “? But now is a reality!!!GO LIONS 🦁

[@ZebraMachines]

Dan Campbell is a true leader of men. Congrats to them for all of that tremendous heart.

[@stevektx]

Thanks Pat - From all of the Detroit Lions Fans

[@derekblayer6271]

Love your show Pat! As a lifelong Lion Fan, this was great 🏈

[@terrydizzydude4087]

I like McAfee dissing Cowherd and Kellerman.

[@ryanwilliams_1987]

Coach of the year!!! Plain and simple

[@ukee31]

9:33 - Literally my family lol

[@AnotherDayWiser]

As a lifelong Lions fan, that initial press conference had me up in AMPED CITY.

[@abxsandman]

I have been a lions fan since 1989, it has been so long waiting for this. Next is a playoff win and hopefully more.

[@MrPaulMek]

Congrats Lions fans! - From a Packers fan. Its nice to see good things happening for you guys

[@bigimportantman1544]

And Stafford is still gonna send em to the #1 seed when he beats the 49ers.

[@kahnkretefpv7594]

As a Raiders fan and Barry Sanders fan... both 4life! Awesome win and yes, those hat and t-shirts are taken for granted. You found your guy in Dan Cambell, I believe Antonio Pierce also a former player and pray can be half as good as MCDC!

[@lukemoore7365]

My grandad- who will be 80 in April- grew up in Detroit and has been a lions fan for a very long time. In his lifetime he’s maybe seen them have a handful of good years. The looks of disbelief and excitement on his face when the lions have been winning this year has been priceless.

[@patrickbattle232]

Thanks for apologizing about the media coverage last year. It is appreciated. Go Lions

[@REVBomB1]

My managers a lions fan born in Detroit well let’s just say work has been pretty fucken fun. Good to see Dan the Man doing great things in Detroit. Loved him in Miami.

[@charlesoxford4544]

Thank you for doing this video. The na sayers that made fun of Campbell probably would not dare do it to his face. Go Lions