How Dan Campbell Brought The Lions Back from The Dead

How Dan Campbell Brought The Lions Back from Dead. The Detroit Lions got to the NFC Championship game. Lead by head coach Dan Campbell, quarterback Jared Goff & GM Brad Holmes this team has transformed into a winner. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Lions fans should feel great about this NFL season. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit!
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[@Goatt22]

And we're keeping OC Ben Johnson, let's run it back.

[@thatsgoodsports]

Hell yes!

[@dre_withwithout]

Oh thank god. Once I found out that coach pay doesn’t count towards the cap. I prayed they would back up the brinks truck for him.

[@wattsinc.]

​@@dre_withwithoutplayer cap is different i do believe but he was already on contract but majority of contracts have an open exit or something else that helps them leave

[@beasthercules5807]

Same old lions, blowing a 17 point lead lmaoooooo

[@pavelshevchenko4848]

@@beasthercules5807 how’d your team do this season?

[@MashaRistova]

People who are calling for Dan Campbell to be fired because they lost in the championship game are so dumb. DC is the best thing that’s happened to this organization.

[@smugegeez1406]

It truly wasnt even his fault either, the entire lions team flopped the entire second half. Dropping easy first down conversion passes, overthrown deep balls to guys who were wide open, TONS of missed tackles, fumbling the ball, missing two easy interceptions one in which lead to a miracle completion. If the lions took advantage of even half of the opportunities they were given in the 2nd half the game wouldn't have come down to a simple field goal call. People who say its his fault they lost are delusional.

[@iamskyfall]

It's a bit like the Chargers overreacting to choking against the Patriots in 2006 and firing Marty Schottenheimer after a 14-2 season. Just plain dumb. Though, Norv Turner reaching the AFC Championship game the following season, only slightly vindicates that move. Firing Dan Campbell would be the dumbest move the Lions could possibly make.

[@therealjaystone2344]

This is their one and only chance to win it all and they failed. Jordan Love is going to rule the north.

[@jeremybrown9611]

​@@smugegeez1406No hes to blame as well but its mainly on the players not executing. Those failed plays weren't bad plays

[@DeannaBaileytheRavensFan]

They had their best season in 32 years. They need Dan Campbell.

[@blastonightfb77ryan86]

As a Lions fan, I can promise that if we had a Time Machine back in 2021, and if we traveled to today, Lions fans would absolutely rejoice at this season rather than complain about Dan and the team. We’ve now got problems we wished we had even 2 years ago, and problems most teams today would give anything to have.

[@mememachine-386]

Give it some time. Once the pain of that loss is behind us, we'll be celebrating this season as a massive victory.

[@blastonightfb77ryan86]

@@mememachine-386 For sure man, trust me I’m still trying to heal those wounds despite my optimism

[@stephw1702]

@@mememachine-386As a lifelong Bengals fan, could not agree more. Yes it will still hurt to think about, yet it will still also make you smile.

[@jonathangille8643]

​​@@maozedong1913Lions fans should be happy. The lost sucked yes but they are young, even Dan will rethink always risking it. Lions have alot to build on.

[@blastonightfb77ryan86]

@@maozedong1913 That’ll mostly come from the people attempting to bandwagon to the Lions in all honesty, it’s why fanbases like the Chiefs have become annoying, I’ve got nothing against the Chiefs, but lot of people have chosen to bandwagon the franchise due to the success. Want proof? I live in Wisconsin and everyone knows how much people love their Packers, and I see more Chiefs gear in my campus than any of their division rivals, even the Bears.

[@movewithpurpose]

Lions fan of 30+ years here. Ben Johnson is back. Depression over.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Congrats on a great season! Good luck with the off-season & draft👍

[@shaanpatel9474]

swear the season felt like it got rebirthed

[@reggieisdabest25]

Just need Glenn aka Patricia gone

[@reggieisdabest25]

@Babylonian-Cowboy hope we replace Glenn this off-season. The players get behind him. So that's good. But his play calling is horrible.

[@mrpeanutbutter6257]

Huge!

[@patrickhuffman9632]

This video aging like fine wine baby!

[@mrseanmac727]

You’re absolutely right! Let’s keep it rolling!

[@ulfrsatyr642]

Hail Dan

[@Chrissmth]

Dan Campbell gives his speeches like he’s the protagonist’s senpai in an anime.

[@somerandomguyfromthebeyond1821]

Seems like it's working somehow....

[@4mp3d]

Watching this 10 months later and being 12-1 in unreal as a Lions fan.

[@millionsofsuns]

Dan Campbell seems to be the type of person who wears his feelings on his sleeves and I am all about that. I wish him and the Lions the best in the upcoming years.

[@williamgullett5911]

Dan Campbell rescusitated a choking victim only to stab him in the back

[@CSDonohue11]

Yes Sir. Good looks 🙏

[@beaksters]

He’s so human, like he genuinely feel’s relatable, even when cutting people.

[@soap125]

As a (grieving) Lion's fan, it's so wild to see so many people rooting for them to do well. Already excited for next season!!

[@wattsinc.]

​@@angelmanfredynot true on the chiefs but when the refs were protecting mahomes no shite they are hated and then this year when they tended to not have ref advantage they had to make it about swift. Im watching football not some singer who is about to be sued into oblivion

[@NoChylDyl]

As a vikes fan im praying on yalls downfall😂 good luck tho next season should be awesome🙌

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@wattsinc.Sorry it’s so tough for you to see a person on your screen for 30 seconds in a three hour game. It’s like you’re going out if your way, just looking for something to be upset about. Talk about soft🤣

[@dcjwoker]

Hell I'm a life long Packers fan and curent owner, and I was rooting for yall so hard this last week

[@zlinedavid]

Bengals fan here. Was pulling for y’all because: a) we know football misery also, b) may as well root for another cat and c) I’d rather castrate myself than root for Kermit, Mr. Swift and the Walrus.

[@jcskoog2667]

Ben Johnson coming back was the morale boost I needed after that loss. The lions are going to be contenders for a while

[@johnchedsey1306]

So cool that he clearly wants to see his team get that championship. He's young and undoubtedly will get plenty of HC chances in the next few years.

[@brianstabile165]

@@johnchedsey1306I think it also is showing other teams he will be with his guys till they do something.

[@Lmh9198]

Ben Johnson’s back!!!

[@TheLauren87]

I can't believe that but I'm so glad he's staying!!

[@calebmarek]

Huge

[@dbeast03]

Genuinely biggest thing they could've hoped for this offseason.

[@shaanpatel9474]

@@dbeast03it almost feels like we didn’t lose

[@RDWasted81]

Heeeeeeeeee’s BAAAAACK!!!

[@matteomoceri4895]

watching this as the lions are 12-1 in 2024 is real nice

[@Ca7bon]

Lifetime contract for Dan and Brad

[@archmage7813]

I'm not a lions fan but Campbell is a great coach

[@alyce958]

I love Dan Campbell because he's so real and clearly loves his team and players. Sometimes he's very aggressive in playcalling, but that's who he is and his players seem to do best under him

[@williamgullett5911]

Campbell is like the guy who gave CPR to someone and brings them back to life only to stab him in the back later on

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

​@@williamgullett5911 Bang his girlfriend after saving him.

[@KaitainCPS]

@@williamgullett5911 You can’t possibly be serious. Nobody sane would post such a moronic take.

[@williamgullett5911]

@@KaitainCPS I can understand why you wouldn’t understand either the comparison or Detroit Lions football

[@川口義之-k8t]

I am Japanese. I have been supporting the Lions from Japan for about 50 years. I never dreamed that the Lions would become so strong. They have made it to the Super Bowl, let me dream. GO! GO! LIONS

[@logank444]

What got you into the Lions?

[@PirateOfGermany]

これは人工知能翻訳を使用しています どのようにしてライオンズフットボールチームのファンになったのですか?

[@MarkLeBay]

“The gut punches will stop” -Jared Goff, Sept 2021

[@toddsalisbury3851]

Every season will have them and overall this year the lions did the gut punching or weathered them. Sucks the nfc champ game went like it did but wasnt a ref dick kick at least

[@abakella]

13:32 100% agreed with this part! People were so enamored with the “biting kneecaps” quote that they missed the overall point of the press conference, which was about taking on the identity of the city of Detroit and showing resilience and toughness. And he's been authentic in his style the whole way through turning a bad team into championship contenders and getting the best out of his players

[@gaelx22AZ]

Dude i'm a bears fan but damn i never feel so much happiness for a divisional rival, i'm happy for the blue kitties and honestly they deserved what they got this season, the Lions are more real than the Cowboys, Dan Campbell resurrected Detroit from the ashes he give a second life to the Goff's career Man it's good to see a new nfl team getting success Dan Campbell let's make the Goffense shine like the sun

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

It's weird to see fans of other teams be happy for the Lions. It was fun to actually be able to root for a good team once again, but it was especially fun to root for this particular team. The remind me of that 04 Pistons team that beat the Lakers in the Finals. They play hard, aren't particularly flashy and they're good because they're a well built squad and not because they happen to have one amazing player. Different guys can step up and make crucial plays when necessary.

[@pi3man252]

Bro the bears gm has been cooking. I don't even know his name all I know is he's a master at draft capitol.

[@rylanmartin5317]

@@BiggieTrismegistusthat’s what I love about this team, everyone seems to be at the same level besides a couple guys, I wonder how they choose starters lol

[@buckdacious]

“Balls deep into Dan Campbell!??” Those some strong words sir 😂😂

[@danielhettesheimer606]

"wear a diaper"

[@JamCooper]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate you, Brandon. You cared about the Lions before it was cool. Thank you

[@montessaurus]

24:46 My god, that Barry Sanders highlight.. as a Bucs fan I remember him slicing us up like that twice a season. I couldn't even be mad at watching such greatness, it was like watching Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan in their prime putting on a masterclass display of GOAT-ness

[@Chimidway88]

As a die hard Bears fan, I am so happy for all Lions fans and I was hoping they could have gone to the Super Bowl. Dan Campbell is the best coach a player and fan can ask for.

[@rorykeenan3069]

Thank you perna from all lions fans, all of these espn people turn on us so fast because of mistakes that cost us a game. Can’t believe people are calling for Campbell to be fired they must not remember our team 4 years ago

[@MexicanAndaJew]

Or back in 2009

[@djdanicp]

They can all get stuffed. We don't need their approval, we don't care about their opinions & we don't want anything from them except for their doubt & hate bc they will all look like fools a few years from now when we are in the middle of a playoff run towards our 2nd or 3rd consecutive SB. Fk 'em all. Detroit vs Everybody.

[@mars_sumner]

They were 4 points away from the Super Bowl. Get a pass rusher to partner with Hutchinson so he’s not getting doubled teamed on practically every snap and a legit number 1 corner and this Lions team is even scarier. Their window only just opened up

[@onetakedayy-]

lions secondary threw so hard mostly the cbs

[@benisrood]

​@@onetakedayy- The corners are not good enough, period.

[@mathewwickert7137]

And a kicker.

[@mathewwickert7137]

And a kicker.

[@mathewwickert7137]

And a kicker.

[@mangos2888]

I fell in love with this man after watching Hard Knocks. I hope they get a superbowl ring. 🎉

[@canadianthatgames468]

People forget that this team is so young. So many core pieces and quality players on their rookie contracts still. This is a sign for things to come, trust the process. We're still ahead of schedule in the rebuild.

[@josephvanhorn5347]

So what? They blew a golden opportunity to win a championship. They had it.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

​@@josephvanhorn5347I dunno. They still look like a pretty good team.

[@josephvanhorn5347]

@BiggieTrismegistus yeah so what? They might win it all in 2024-25. They still blew it last year.

[@cousinpatsey2471]

@@josephvanhorn5347 so your way of looking at the situation is still dumb. You're fixated on the result of a single game, and acting like it's damning in any way. They had a good half in that game, same way San Francisco had a good half. It's something to build off. It's a hit they can get back up from. Figure it out.

[@chall7927]

Who's here after the MASSIVE win over the Vikes for the #1 seed? I'm a Falcons fan (kill me) and I love seeing what Dan has done in Detroit. It gives me hope that maybe, one day, Atlanta can turn it around too. Will be rooting for Detroit all the way this post season!

[@Pete_Finch]

And now he’s 12-1 being the most likable coach on the most likable team in the NFL. Screw Bo Nix and his human sacrifice celebrations every game

[@patrickmball]

I’ve never seen something like that in the nfl. A team like that. I’m definitely watching more in 2024.

[@leomartino8783]

“And they’re probably gonna be better next year” this might even be an understatement

[@4hinson777]

As a Raider fan I want to say, You Lion Fans have a genuine coach that has a lot of integrity and will to win. You guys should be proud. *Great 🏈 Season 2023* ✅️ 💯

[@buckdacious]

I feel like AP had that same energy! So I expect the Raiders to be better this season, in his first full year. Then year 2 (technically 3) make the playoffs like the Lions. I’m a Bucs fan but born and raised in Vegas so want the Raiders to do well

[@marcpomaville9429]

Don't worry the raiders are following the same path. You'll be fighting the chiefs for the division soon

[@normahemauer4933]

Thank you! Love your coach! You can thank us later for getting your old coach fired.😉

[@4hinson777]

@@normahemauer4933 How about thanking you Now!!! Halloween could NEVER be better. That 🤡 had to Go! 😂😂

[@imabadmofosofux2348]

All I wanted was the nfc north and a home playoff win he delivered that and more 43yrs a fan I have never been more proud to be a Lion's fan Onepride 🦁💙

[@JohnPappFitness]

Best season of my life as a Lions fan regardless of how it ended. Being at the Rams & Bucs games will be something I remember for the rest of my life. 💙 🦁

[@videogamevalley7523]

They are playing as a team, and they gonna be some real contenders. Really want them to revitalize the organization and big shout out to them cause they built the team their now. It all starts with management.

[@slickmechanical]

Checking in from the future after the Lions went to 9-1 by destroying Jacksonville 52-6 and are now odds on SB favorites.

[@jimtrantham4532]

I literally fell in Love with MCDC at his introductory press conference. While many called him a Joke, as a lifelong suffering Lions fan, I knew exactly where he was coming from and saw the vision where he wanted to take our team in the future. We have arrived 💙💙💙

[@RaisinBran1312]

I'm not a huge nfl guy (my great loves are soccer and Valorant), but i follow the Detroit Lions bc my dad is such a big fan of them, and i love to share his passion for this team. He's been there since forever (i remember his despair in 08 very well), and he's been so happy to finally see his team do well. It's been quite magical seeing the joy of making playoffs and going on a run out of him. Hopefully next year i can watch a Lions Superbowl with him!

[@weregretohio7728]

There was such a miasma of failure around the Lions that Campbell's goofy but earnest, brash front offers something they haven't had. Well, it helps having a young, well-built team, too. Can't believe they're getting Ben Johnson back, that sure makes the chances of a return seem more likely.

[@Tripolar_1]

DC and Goff resurrected the Lions. I love seeing them threaten every team and win. Rooting for them to fn crush the league this yr. Its fn incredible, and i think alot of the country will be behind them when they get back to the Conf Chip game.

[@jok3r906]

Dan Campbell- Blue collar man Detroit- Blue collar city Michigan- Blue collar state It's a match made in heaven

[@Swampratatta]

blue collar jerseys

[@zlinedavid]

And he played TE for the team he’s coaching. It’s seriously as good of a fit as Ditka in Chicago.

[@thedripdrop9826]

Who's here in 24, and the lions are even better now?!?

[@daytwaqua]

At about the 22:35 mark, Aaron Donald was the 13th overall pick in the first round, not a 5th round selection. That miscue really stuck out, in what was otherwise a well done and entertaining interview. I honestly thought I had a faulty memory, like thinking Maxx Crosby was a first round pick, when he was taken in the 4th round...I'm pretty sure. But anyways, it wasn't me misremembering for a change, which was nice. So thank you for a nearly flawless video, from a Lions fan of 35+ years.

[@THERSC216]

Dan Campbell may have made some bad coaching decisions in the NFC Championship game but he gave Detroit football a jolt they needed.

[@saintoflastresorts2272]

As a fins fan who saw what he did for us as interim head coach. I am happy for him and the city of Detroit.

[@Miked1332]

Well we just had the Thanksgiving game in 2024 and the Lions are 10-1, squeaking out a win against the Bears after absolutely dominating every other game. Right now, (November 30th, 2024) the Lions are Superbowl favorites by quite a big margin, they have the largest point differential at +181, and are playing lights out. Dan Campbell is the hero of Detroit along with Jared Goff having multiple PERFECT games, including one game where he went 16/16 passing. It's unreal how quickly they turned it around. Campbell is already being considered for the ring of honor in Detroit.

[@Myrrden]

While it hurts and while I'm sad, I have never been more proud of my team than I am today! Is this purely on MCDC? No. Is this on Goff? No. Is this on the whole team? Yes. Fumbles, dropped passes, out of reach throws, missed tackles, etc. That's not MCDC's fault, that's on the team. He'll need the DC (mostly) and OC to step it up next season, otherwise, this will happen again! I'd rather live by the sword and die by it than be called a coward for not going for it on 4th down once. LET'S GO LIONS!!!! With the news of Ben Johnson staying in Detroit is great news, he'll be able to improve his game plan for next season.

[@stu8095]

I completely agree. You win as a team and you lose as a team. Detroit doesn't make it to the championship game without those guys and they didn't win with those guys. And that's ok. You don't blow it all up over one game. You learn from it and you go again.

[@waltsofly]

As a packers fan GGs my guy. Was rooting for yall to win, so many ppl i knew blamed Dan’s decision on 4th down, but i told them its the same shit to what happened to the packers. Many things caused them to loose the game, not just a single decision or play. Hopefully we get a lions packers NFC championship one day 💪🏼

[@billyhorchel5429]

@@waltsoflythank you! Crazy how even a cheesehead can understand that DC’s aggressive play calling is why we were in the NFCC game in the first place. So too many people criticizing DC, they just don’t understand the culture here. As much as it pains me to say, good luck to GB! Love looks a lot scarier than I thought 😬

[@waltsofly]

@@billyhorchel5429 ofc man! for us, just like you did, had opportunities where we dropped the ball. We dropped 2 possible PICKS. And then jordan tries to be superman at the end, and a whole bunch of other things. Team mistakes caused us to loose our games

[@pi3man252]

Thank you man I share the same opinion. Many things we could have done to win this game. We looked like the better team and if we scored once in the second half we would have had a shot to win. Team loss all around we will be back before we know it.

[@Charleybones]

Fast forward to week 14 of the 2024 seas9m. LIONS 12-1 and on top of the NFC

[@thoeks14]

Best season in Lions history. Sad ending, but can't complain at all

[@williamrobere]

Checking in at the midway point of the next season. We're 8-1 and first in the NFC and Superbowl favorites.

[@LgnShorty]

I have always had a soft spot for the Lions. Seeing their fans all together watching the game was one of the best things I have seen in a long time. I hope only the best for them for years to come

[@-Jek99-]

Let’s not forget Brad Holmes as the GM. He’s been fantastic

[@MFBloosh]

Rumor has it that when Dan Campbell found out that Perna was making a Lions video, he decided to throw the game. Not because he wanted to, but because he had to. He sacrificed his team's season just to prove how powerful the Perna Curse is. Fair play... Fair play.

[@detroitdave3505]

McGregor needed a Diaz!

[@j4dub11]

Maybe he found out the wheel has the power of Chuck Norris behind it.

[@MFBloosh]

@@j4dub11 Or maybe he didn't wear a diaper?

[@IndoMint]

​@@MFBlooshyep. He obviously just shit his last diaper and without a change he couldn't make the right call 😂

[@MFBloosh]

@@IndoMint He would've won if Brock Purdy had 1 ass cheek and 3 toes, though.

[@richardlowman6918]

I am 29 years deaf Lions Fan. I always watching your videos with Subtitles on all the times. I am very appreciative you for made a video of my Lions. You are the best! ❤ You are my favorite KZbinr. You always made me giggles of you using Curse Wheel. 😂 It's so Legend! Fear The Curse Wheel! 😈 Good luck to your team for next year. Please keep use Curse Wheel. Fist bump

[@ratedRblazin420]

Wtaf

[@richardlowman6918]

​@@ratedRblazin420 Cute Comment 😂

[@Songbird3000]

Honestly it’s hard not to love that man Dan Campbell. Here’s hoping they go one better next year.

[@HoraceKock]

dan campbell is the first NFL head coach to crinkle; truly inspiring shit

[@98doom]

It just took me the whole season to see the lion is bitting a kneecap not wearing a mustache

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

🤣 better late than never!

[@bruin-ruin]

I'm watching this in November of 2024 and the Lions are now 9-1. I wish I could travel back to when this video was posted and tell you all that the Lions will be back better than before and assure you all that the Lions are for real and will be THE team to reckon with in 2024!

[@kiofea]

Dan Campbell and these Detroit men has made me a Lions fan. Denver will always be my first team, no matter how terrible, but Detroit is feeling like a second home. Hold your heads high, Lions, because you guys are going places!

[@otaviofrnazario]

you in Denver had it good for many years. Broncos have almost always contend for the better part of five decades. Only now they are really at the basement or close to it for many years in a sequence.

[@Blackmegagun]

I knew Dan was going to be there man when they went 0-10 to start but his players still gave it everything they had. What a story for the Lions. I hope they win a Superbowl and build that man a statue!

[@Artegeddin]

I’m from Philly, eagles will always be my favorite but I want the lions to win. We got ours a few years back, I feel like the game is best when any team has a shot, not a dynasty ruling over it forever.

[@Miked1332]

Hopefully Campbell can have a career as long as Tom Landry. 29 years as the head coach. You can't help but like and respect the guy.

[@bammbamm1226]

I'm proud of everything the lions did this year and I have real hope that we will be In the hunt again next year

[@Technolandy]

This is a great overview of the rise of the lions, and to show how ‘organization’ does matter…

[@adamsmith7115]

You don’t go balls deep into Dan Campbell, Dan Campbell goes balls deep into you. And thanks for making this video, Perna. Dan and Brad and Sheila brought this team back from the dead and have made it fun to be a Lions fan. I was and still am heartbroken over that last loss, but am amazed at how far we’ve come as an organization since the hiring of these guys. I hope they continue to build off of everything that they’ve done so far and can win us some rings.

[@davesulick6523]

Lifelong fan for 35 years (my dad got me into it, I had no choice). Sunday felt like I had my soul crushed. I'd actively avoided sports media in general since because of the hurt. This video was the first thing I've consumed, media wise since Sunday, and it's definitely helping to cure the hangover. 2024 will be a great year for us, and also coincidentally the mg of caffeine MCDC will consume daily.

[@maxtyler8993]

As much as people thank Campbell, for me Brad Holmes has been the deal maker for this team. His drafts have been spectacular, or at the very least very good.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

They're both crucial to the success and I don't think one would have done so well without the other. And I think it's okay to say his drafts have been spectacular given how well he did with their first four picks in 2023.

[@otaviofrnazario]

​​@@BiggieTrismegistus100% I recommend to everyone their draft documentary of last season. Brad and Dan are always working as one mind. Everytime a possible trade comes, Brad inserts Dan in the conversation and takes his opinion into account. Both know what they want. And they were happy with that draft. People talk about Branch, questioning a round 1 RB, and they were saying after day 2 "we got four starters" I likely made some mistakes, but I think you got the general idea

[@TheInfiniteSlash-]

Consider this is only the second time the Lions have made the NFC championship for a just a moment, Dan Campbell has been the best thing to come to the Lions franchise in a long time. I'm a believer in this team, that they will find their way here again under DC. As a Jags fan I would trade Doug for Dan any day, but that isn't gonna happen.

[@shawnclark7470]

Thanks Perna. Great video. As a 45 year old suffering Lions fan, I appreciate you showing everything, warts and all. I fully believe they'll be a force to be reckoned with next year.

[@OnePrideTerry]

Thanks needed this after Sunday and now that Ben Johnson is back too just wait till next season

[@shadowzgaming3375]

How we feeling now?‼️‼️‼️

[@OnePrideTerry]

@ ready to win the Super Bowl

[@dalequale9365]

MASTERPIECE ⚠️. You can tell a story. You and Grossi, a symbiotic relationship. Bravo!🙏

[@MattCatt09]

I was sad when we traded Jamal Williams. He was a great back for us. But now we have two of the best backs in the league in Gibbs and Montgomery, who arguably equal about one and a half Barry Sanders’ , at least. 🦁 🏈 🏆 EDIT: This was the video that got me to subscribe to the channel. Good work, Perna!

[@mamayl8592]

Sucks we lost, especially the way we did. That first failed 4th down conversion felt like a turning point. But our team's window is open.

[@milemarker301]

The way I recall it, most loyal long-time fans really were excited about this new type of Coach, esp. after that first press conference. He wanted to be here and he was a tough dude. It didn't embarrass us, and the pretentious talking heads on tv? Well, obviously most didn't have a clue about the fanbase in Michigan or even Detroit culture. But Sheila Ford Hamp did. And the only serious doubting moment came in year 2 after the Bye when the team was slapped down hard. Most of us were angry with, & ashamed of, the fans who booed Sheila. But Sheila ignored them, came out and said she stood by Coach Campbell. And then we started winning... some losses, but winning!... And now the same talking heads are saying DC is the new style of HC that will be desired by most teams… Despite this past terrible second half in the championship game, it is still ‘In DC & Holmes & Sheila We Trust.’ Still Proud, One Pride!

[@16ktsgamma]

As a Niner fan. You get use to losing. You become numb to it. I know it hurts for Detroit right now. But I have hope they will get back and win the NFC championship and win thier first Superbowl.

[@johngalt6838]

We've lost for 70 years.....please spare the lesson

[@Walker-ow7vj]

Y’all got 5 rings tf you talking about bro 😂not to mention y’all now have been to three super bowls in like the last decade

[@16ktsgamma]

@@Walker-ow7vj I got use to losing in the playoffs. Don't worry the Lions will be back hungry for those Kneecaps.

[@chilidili]

that true grit movie scene cut killed me -- bravo

[@DavidWoods255]

I'm a Chiefs fan for life but I've loved watching the Lions these past few years. Just like Brandon has the Bills as his second team, the Lions are easily mine. Truly hope the Lions make the Superbowl next season so they lose to us. I'd be so proud of the Lions for being part of our 4th Superbowl win in six seasons.

[@hyronvalkinson1749]

Can you imagine a rematch of the very first game of the season? Chiefs v Lions would've been awesome

[@jaxondesjarlais3329]

This makes me feel so much better after the San Fran loss. Thanks Perna!

[@gerryfegan3608]

I love that the lions are going off this year again. Dan Campbell is the best COACH HANDS DOWN. Between his skill and personality he's the best. I would kill to have him as the Giants or Bill's coach. Anyway if the Bills get knocked then ill be rooting for the Lions

[@jare2067]

that coach makes me wanna be a lions fan im sick of the all the cowboys coaches 😭

[@johnfarrier715]

As always Perna, thanks so much for the Lions coverage and truth

[@LateNightTableCo]

19:13 Every time I think of the Lions and why I started rooting for them (despite being a Vikings fan), I think of Tree’s recap of this game vs the Seahawks in Week 4 of 2022. His words were “The Lions may be a 1-3 team but they’re a DAMN interesting 1-3 team.” And the rest, is history. I’ll be a Vikings fan until the day I die, but I can admit I felt a little pride watching the Lions claw and bite their way to the top of our division these past two years.

[@buckdacious]

Man it’s so devastating how they lost that game!! At halftime I told the homies “everything gotta go wrong for the Lions and everything right for the Niners for them to comeback” and it was almost exactly like that! Dan kept it real with his players “this might’ve been are only shot” cuz it’s so hard to go back! Cheers to him and the whole staff, making the Lions relevant after all these years is bad ass

[@seananderson6384]

I kept telling my son we were still going to win. Then I saw the Aiyuk catch off the helmet off of the for sure interception and I still believed but I got quiet.

[@buckdacious]

@@seananderson6384 yea Reynolds’s drop, then that catch! I was like “don’t u do this right now

[@bigjared8946]

Live by the Dan, die by the Dan. It didn't work out on this particular day but it's going to. This season will season them. The Lions are going to a FORCE for the next few years.

[@lostanchorfishn1292]

As a lions fan I'm so proud of this run. I cannot be any happier for are head coach.

[@emiliohammitt4929]

As a Raider fan... watching the Lions these past seasons under Dan Campbell. Has been exciting. Brandon Perna I love these "Balls deep" videos. Keep em coming!

[@AD-ov5rt]

Brand new Lions! We still love them!

[@1TotalJabroni]

Hearing that we're retaining Ben Johnson was the blast of dopamine I needed on day 2 of my mourning. It still sucks, there is no guarantee they will get back there again, but I don't like how everyone is questioning and criticizing his play calls. Those types of calls are what they have done all year, they go for the throat, they go for the kill shot. The players did not execute. Between the 49ers' lucky breaks and the Lions' mistakes, they proved they weren't quite ready yet.

[@Wreclis]

I'm tired of the cheap shots being taken at the Lions. I knew that it was gonna be bad if we lost. Soooo many people had been getting behind the Lions. Those same folks went rabid. It sucked, mistakes had been made. At the same time it was 100% exactly what inspired so much pride over the last 3 years. Gutsy, gritty football. I love and and I CAN NOT WAIT for next season. GO LIONS!

[@crystalfelts2404]

I'm an eagles fan. After half a year of Matt Patricia at DC...... I'm so so so sorry Lions fans. You deserve the world

[@1wayroad935]

The Lions got to the NFC championship game before the Cowboys

[@Sheamu5]

4 points away from a shot at a ring, the fact that it's disappointing to us fans is amazing. I dare to hope they'll make it back next year.

[@shanehenderson9330]

Bro this video made my day! Unlike other content creators, you did Motor City Dan and the Lions justice! Thanks ma! I appreciate it!!!lets Go Lions!!!!

[@flamingviperv12]

Let's be honest with Dan Campbell here, he really has truly changed the culture in Detriot and I think it was a huge surprise to many that he brought then to the Championship this year. I don't think his fourth down calls going for it instead of field goals would've mattered because of how the 49ers were rallying to come back. I truly don't think it would've mattered, but this team exceeded expectations and I think that with retaining staff, good free agent signings, and a killer draft, I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the Super Bowl next season. I'm really upset they didn't make it this year because I really wanted them to but this team's future is very bright.

[@NCE528]

Ben Johnson has brought me back to life

[@dean3616]

Been a lions fan for over 30 years and was by far the best season of my life. Thanks for the lions video and love your channel

[@FranklyImaPerson]

I remember being made aware of the Lions during their 0-16 season, and I decided right there that I was going to be a Lions fan, despite living nowhere close to detroit, because someone had to. There has been setback after heartbreak after collapse but i always felt the team went down swinging, even when they would often pull defeat from the jaws of victory and find new and exciting ways to lose. I'm so happy for their recent success, I am thrilled that other people have been made aware of the grit and dogged resilience that i feel defines this team and the city they rep. It feels great that the team finally feels like it has its feet under them and the future is looking bright.

[@couragerocks290]

Watched this again right before the Lions’s match against the Texans in Week 10 of 2024. As of now, at 7-1, we’re arguably the best team in the league and the definitive favorite to *at least* make our first-ever SB appearance, if not win it all. Words can’t describe what this feels like.

[@oatfarmer6501]

I am a Dan Campbell fan. Dude seems like a nice guy

[@elijahburgett9994]

The biggest take away from this whole process is this man gave us not just hope, but pride in our team. This is the first time I’ve ever been this hurt from a lions lost, loved the lions my whole life, but this is the first time when I actually felt hurt my team lost, and I gotta say, it’s a privilege to feel this way. I never thought I would be alive when the lions came knocking on the door for the Super Bowl and all those fake ass announcers and sports host couldn’t ignore us! They heard our knocks!!! We put the fear of god into the number 1 seed, we beat the Super Bowl champs, we finally earned a spot at the table. This feels good man, on to the next season