The Dude DOES NOT Abide! Why Dan Campbell’s 1st Lions’ Statements = MUST WATCH | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen breaks down the very “colorful” introductory press conference by new Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell.
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[@htenerf137]

Checking in 2 years later after a season opener game winning against the chiefs. Lemme just say. This man is IT. Kneecaps we’re bitten. Hell. YES.

[@bcschoening]

Checking in after winning the North 💪 MCDC is him

[@MindOfTheGemini]

Checking in after we won our 1st round in the playoffs!!

[@snwbubble]

@@MindOfTheGemini LFG

[@htenerf137]

CHECKIN IN AFTER WE EFFIN BOOKED A TICKET TO THE DAMN NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! FRISCO HERE WE COME!

[@MindOfTheGemini]

Checking back in... Unfortunately you've heard.. We blew it against the 49ers.. It was a hard loss but hopefully they'll learn... 💙

[@DaltonCSFilms]

If he fails as a head coach, he'll make a great professional wrestler in the 1990s

[@professor4202]

he does look kind of like a low rent sid vicious.

[@franciscojuarez4994]

Lmao

[@Shelby20874]

@@professor4202 LOL OMG I CAN'T UNSEE THAT NOW!!!

[@bearholdensharkslux4791]

Doc, we gotta go back to 1955

[@mr.reliable8123]

"Lemme tell ya' sumthin MEAN GENE!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheEternalhunter]

That wasn’t a press conference that was a declaration of war

[@jaya1000]

And the counter offensive is about to begin...

[@rushman2k3]

He seems like he is already tired of losing

[@lioneledouard]

Underrated comment 😂😂😂

[@dragondrew2000]

if you're gonna be the Lions head coach, you already have to come in pissed off and tired

[@jhs7975]

🤣🤣🤣🙈

[@Speed_-vt7iq]

Nailed it

[@1mandynasty727]

😂😂😂😂

[@vladdragoi2757]

If he can coach a team like he can give a press conference, this is going to be an absolutely electric team.

[@victorcadet898]

You mean train wreck

[@oscarventura4451]

I love it hahahahahahah

[@ronnietarnacke5153]

@@victorcadet898 a train wrecking into your kneecap

[@357waldo]

Let hope so!

[@victorcadet898]

Gonna coach without MS good luck

[@madwilli3205]

not even a lions fan but I hope this guy turns the team around

[@bobhoffman5581]

With Stafford gone? Good luck with THAT... LOL

[@elmerglick8923]

Me too

[@MarchOnRome]

He won't, but same. Everyone thought Patricia was an amazing hire at the time too

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Thanks brother!

[@sneakin-geekin]

I appreciate it

[@salamanderz5847]

He thinks he’s coaching real literal lions 🦁 😁

[@AlanMartinez-bj7kw]

😂😂😂my cereal bro

[@Ongoingtime]

Can't wait for them to get out there and play. I hope the injury all the big name people.

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

Lmao I laughed out loud at a Denny's

[@MinivanBella]

lol

[@seanjohny5994]

This is a disaster for Lions fans.

[@austinholler8094]

Yes Rich, real Lions fans absolutely love this man and his mentality.

[@seanpratt4704]

MC/DC!!!

[@marke2452]

Aren't all Lions fans, real Lions fans? I'm pretty sure the bandwagon hasn't started filling up yet.

[@austinholler8094]

@@marke2452 no because half of them are negative pessimists who just bitch and don’t actually care about turning things around

[@marke2452]

@@austinholler8094 So only the fans that do it your way are the real fans. Got it.

[@noahpotts4947]

@@marke2452 if you want a bunch of negative Nancy’s in your stands that’s a L

[@July.4.1776]

Dan Campbell is by far the best coach the lions have had in decades and maybe forever.

[@Djturnt]

Ever greatest lions coach of all time

[@robj362]

As a Lions fan I love it

[@walterdjason]

I am drinking the kool aid

[@NoHesiReacts]

Lol just said this to myself 😂🥴

[@CaptainMorganThe3rd]

I already like him more than I EVER liked Fat Patricia. I just hope he can turn around the losing culture, and with charisma like that, he might just be able to do it. Hoping for the best.

[@stingerveteran1982]

With ya there. We are so overdue to have a winning team it is disgusting

[@scottnowak80]

He is a breath of fresh air in Detroit. As a long SUFFERING fan of 53 years, We need this man's old school no nonsense approach. Wish I could help him!

[@brus3460]

I'd run through a fucking wall for that guy and I just listened to an interview lol. He's gonna get his guys hyped up. That's gonna be a young, hungry team hopefully

[@jkb1603]

It’s gonna go as usual for lions fans. This is why we love football. Hopeee

[@JohnSuchman]

Vikings fans were hoping they hired Bevell.

[@enoch927able]

So what happens if the lions don’t get to the playoffs next season

[@hawkwing9132]

I would too. Least he didn't say, "the bar is high"

[@EJD339]

@@enoch927able considering Stanford isn’t staying, I don’t think the expectations are high.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

2 years later and Dan Campbell is tremendous. As a 49ers fan I would be thrilled for the Lions to go far in the playoffs and even win it all.

[@loganclark8235]

I feel the same way as a cowboys fan ever since this first interview I loved him as a coach

[@AaronDrofwarc]

Going into week 16 and we just won the north.

[@AdrianGarcia-ww1ik]

Well what do ya know…one play off win in the books for them after all =)

[@user-of1or8hn6z]

Kerby Joseph a bitch who takes out guys knees you like it let him hit you in the knee see how much you want him to keep doing it

[@AdrianGarcia-ww1ik]

Make it 2 =)

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

They should bring Suh back if they need a knee capper :)

[@kylehayes8602]

lolol

[@kenfox5442]

@@kylehayes8602 Suh exactly

[@ThePeter504]

Lmaooooo

[@The_General_Zubas]

That would be Great...but not next year. Maybe the year after when we can do more.

[@blitzphantom9488]

Yeah I’m sure he can’t wait to play for Detroit after winning the Super Bowl.

[@eddixon2015]

"First time sadism has been touted as an actual football strategy" - with talk like that Al Davis is going to rise from the grave and demand credit.

[@joekaput747]

"Ok, Mark, I don't like that you moved to the wrong city starting with an L, so I'm going to take the team back. So give me a list of the worst people playing in the league and sign them all. Where'd JaMarcus go?"

[@booyahinc]

Let me introduce you to Dick Butkus...

[@codeman7996]

Just Win Baby!🏴‍☠️😎👊

[@iusedtoliveinmymothergary9827]

Truly refreshing authentic personality. I'm stoked.

[@arctic114]

I'm an Eagles fan but I would love a guy like that coaching my roster

[@bbginc694]

why because talking like some mafia boss is going to win games?! They will still be 4-12 next year lol

[@indigenousways666]

@@bbginc694 I'll take that bet! .500 at least lol

[@marcuswilliams2910]

@@indigenousways666 😂 worst team in the division easily. I’ll take that bet -.500 easily, maybe 4 wins

[@indigenousways666]

So what's the bet?

[@phillyfan-182]

I wanted Campbell to be our head coach but I want to see what Sirianni can do as head coach

[@jeremygrieves3886]

I like his intensity !! He sounds like a great motivator , hopefully that leads to meaningful WINS !! GO LIONS !!!

[@blackspawn7053]

Bullshit. Too much roid rage!

[@willbrench924]

*go colts

[@jeremygrieves3886]

Black Spawn Roids or not if he makes the Lions a winner I’ll be happy !!!

[@bbginc694]

Unfortunately that BS wont translate to winning games, get ready for another losing season.

[@yuhser9820]

@@bbginc694 lol yes it will guys will actually want to play hard for this guy unlike someone like Patricia

[@carlosbarrales2866]

Here after the first playoff win since 91’. MCDC lives! Screw all the people that criticized this electric press conference.

[@bobm.1274]

I'm a lions fan. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GUY!!! Hope he can put the right people around him to succeed!

[@phreak811]

There he is....the most interesting coach in the NFL. Congratulations Lions fans! Even if your team does not do well your press conferences have just become MUST see TV!

[@phreak811]

@@fml5910 Maybe. Probably. Lets be honest as long as the Fords own the team that's more than likely going to be the case.

[@paulyd2406]

🤣🤣🤣 EPIC Comment!!

[@johnpestano22]

Dan understands Detroit roots man is passionate and defiant

[@enoch927able]

John question for you if Erik Bieniemy had this same passion barring he gets throw the interview process is your view the same or is it different

[@jasoncrocker881]

@@enoch927able Please don't try to make this about race dude

[@christopherdavis7821]

@@enoch927able Yeah Please don't. I'm just hyped that we've got a Coach that seems like he's ready to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around.

[@Youngkingkillmunga]

@@enoch927able glad you brought that up

[@vaqueroliquido7339]

Big Stone Cold Steve Austin vibes right there.

[@baldbeardedbastard8592]

What⁉️

[@vaqueroliquido7339]

@@baldbeardedbastard8592 we're biting off a kneecap- WHAT?- and taking the other one - WHAT? - and getting knocked down- WHAT?- and getting back up - WHAT?

[@baldbeardedbastard8592]

@@vaqueroliquido7339 "Dan Campbell 3:16 says, I just bit your kneecap!"

[@righteousduke2704]

Solid reference

[@williamramirez7559]

I almost fell off my chair from laughing ! Rich hiding from under his desk with the perfect soundbite from Pentangeli is absolutely hilarious.

[@mattfreeman4518]

This sounds exactly like Rex Ryan’s press conference back in 09 😂😂

[@jarod3931]

I just hope he delivers results, something Rex Ryan didn't do.

[@nostalgiajunkie]

@@jarod3931 brought the jets to two playoff appearances back to back with Sanchez. Ryan might be odd, but he definitely delivered more results than most in his position with that team lol

[@jarod3931]

@@nostalgiajunkie I hope his goal is to help win a Super Bowl, not beat the Packers, who have been the powerhouse of the NFC North in recent years. Lol beating the Packers, that was Lovie Smith's top goal when he was the Bears coach and he couldn't do that

[@nostalgiajunkie]

@@jarod3931 nobody brought up the packers tho dawg

[@jarod3931]

@@nostalgiajunkie also it looked like Rex Ryan cared more about beating the Patriots rather than helping his own team win, since I mentioned Rex Ryan

[@kingdomthinker9794]

The Detroit Lions just got their own version of John Madden ladies and gentlemen.

[@bobspizza7444]

Whoa man you gotta win a WHOLE LOTTA GAMES before you start throwing that name around. Slow your roll they could have an Adam gaise as well

[@MarmaladeJohnson]

@@bobspizza7444 why are you here?

[@Djturnt]

@@bobspizza7444statement don’t sound too crazy now tho huh

[@dimoscondos]

WELL.... He's done it!!!Dan Cambell is the man!!!

[@drowze_]

He sounds like an amped up joe judge. A good HC for a fan base that’s sick of losing and even sicker of ineffectual leadership.

[@BennyNegroFromQueens]

Nah, Joe Judge is articulate.

[@GundamGokuTV]

Comparing the Giants who have won multiple Super Bowls to the Lions is ridiculous.

[@ridgecasteel7582]

@@GundamGokuTV When was that comparison made? Buffoon.

[@ThePrufessa]

No..no no no. This is NOT what Detroit wants to see in their HC. I'm from Detroit. He has already failed in this city. He will be fired in two seasons. The team isn't buying into biting off kneecaps.

[@saquadsbarkley4643]

​@@GundamGokuTV really thought u did something

[@damogee8531]

Its so great because us people from Detroit got it from the beginning. We knew that man was gonna take us places the moment we heard him, we knew he got it and he had the exact identity we needed and he knew what we are as a city. Now here we sit with a playoff win and a title.

[@acrobaticswitches]

Every once in a while when I feel unmotivated I come back to this press conference.

[@cB-pu5dn]

Faith the Browns turned it around with new coach in his 1st season, Rams turned it around 1 season with a new coach and still going.. Anything can happen..

[@1TotalJabroni]

Yeah if the Browns can do it anyone can. Will be tough since Stafford is out but honestly I'm eager for a fresh start as a Lions fan even if it means being bad a couple years. I don't expect a competitive team year 1, even if they get Deshaun Watson or something.

[@mrtyrizzel5760]

@@1TotalJabroni Where is Stafford??

[@paulyd2406]

Lions could become The Next Browns meaning Breaking Their "Playoff Appearance" Drought ... I'm just a humble NFL Fan tis my opinion. Wish you well Lions!

[@aloxley2415]

When the Lions ever win it’ll be epic

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

Well, they finally got a tie!

[@vsopsleep5337]

NFC CHAMP LOADING

[@Dr_Nuclear-sloth]

Dans delivering the kneecaps Go Lions

[@keithsmith9075]

Lions don't need a motivational speaker they need someone to create a defense from scratch

[@Than_McDowell]

That’s what defensive coordinators are for

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Right. This type of HC doesn't go over well in today's game. And I'm sure Roger will give him a call and tell him to lay off of the biting guys heads off approach. Sis, boom, CHOMP.

[@Funnyvidsclipz]

Hopefully with this rebuild we can get to it. We deserve a winning team

[@nybirdman]

@#1 George what? Ever seen the Saints home record for the last 12 or so years?

[@honolulublues5548]

@#1 George that is incorrect. If you are a dome team and the place is packed, the 12th man makes a difference.

[@253jacksonrhoads1]

I’ve been a Seahawks for over 30 years and I can tell you that this guy, aside from the colorful language (which I respect) reminds me of the energy Pete has brought to their organization. Be hopeful Lion fans.

[@njebei]

I can only imagine the conversations between Coach Campbell and Assistant to Owner Chris Spielman. You just know they headbutt each other instead of shaking hands.

[@push-it-real-good]

Remember people, new HC in Detroit means its time to change the batteries in your home smoke alarms.

[@dayvinnyil8232]

Thanks for covering this hire :)

[@gandolfthegold2528]

Love you Coach Campbell. You’re doing it right. God Bless you in all things.

[@sicboy83]

Checking in at 8-2

[@webman1956]

Lion fans have had it tougher than damn near anyone else in the leugue, savor the moment.

[@OnePrideRideOrDie]

First positive lions news in a long time

[@mistamike83]

Thats my head coach for my DETROIT LIONS 🦁

[@GoddDamn]

You would have been better off hiring The Rock.

[@jasonh7637]

@@GoddDamn hey we could always go get him as a lb coach lol

[@artnalex]

That’s how bad it is for Detroit’s fan base. This guy doesn’t sound smart, just tough. But, then again, he played for Detroit when they went winless (0-16).

[@Youngkingkillmunga]

@@GoddDamn nah, they would’ve been better hiring A ROCK 🪨

[@jarod3931]

@@Youngkingkillmunga A rock would've done a better job than Matt Patricia. Just glad that scumbag is gone

[@cprotas11]

I’m rooting for this to work

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Roger Goodell will fine him for that speech by Monday.

[@mwynne416]

Should be done by Saturday morning

[@paulyd2406]

If that truly happens, Lions Ownership ought to eat that Fine & Actually Back The Head Coach Up!

[@honolulublues5548]

Didn't happen.

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

That was fucking intense. I just became a Lions fan. Long Live Campbell the Lionheart 🦁🦁

[@1stblackmanonthenet]

Funny how everything was a joke when he said it. Now, with a depleted roster this last season, they're one of the most feared "up & coming" teams in the league with 10 draft picks in the upcoming draft. Including 2 first-rounders this year and next year. Time will tell. If this coach completely got the best out of that 2021 talent-less team, I wonder what he can accomplish with talent. Again, time will tell.

[@Djturnt]

Aged beautifully

[@jasontruss9740]

This aged well

[@saquadsbarkley4643]

This aged well

[@bt5283]

From Bears fan. Cannot wait to watch Lions football. After some of those against the refs I mean Green Bay, Lions deserve to go 19-0. Let’s go Detroit

[@efogg3]

Don't forget about the gm and his ability to draft. Campbell may be emotional to motivate but not completely by himself. His coordinators are whats going to make the success happen if it does along with him.

[@daviddassow8508]

And three years later, the Lions host their first playoff game. Thank you Shiela Ford for hiring Brad and Dan.

[@jaywalt282]

CHECKING IN AT THE DIVISION TITLE

[@acrohrs2267]

Ndamukong where you at

[@justinfever9787]

The NFC championship.😘

[@nelsonpineda8047]

@@justinfever9787 at the super bowl

[@poolplayergus]

It's more than a season and a half later, would anyone like to take their comment back?

[@luisluciano.908]

Rooting for this guy to succeed. This is coming from a lifelong JETS fan.

[@mikestrong4686]

Rich's mocking of Dan Campbell's introductory press conference hasn't aged well. Maybe Dan's not part of Rich's smartest guys in the room group, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

[@chrisdiegel8916]

Omg I loved this. As a Detroit Lions fan I am super excited.

[@I_Am_DK_]

Who's back here after everyone ended up loving Dan Campbell??

[@1TotalJabroni]

I don't care what anyone says. I'm all for this guy. When you have such a long-defined culture of losing and failure, this is the FIRST thing I wanted to hear from a coach. Like a previous commenter said, he sounds like he's already tired of losing.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Massive respect!!! Bring back the “Black and Blue” NFC Central/North.

[@bertgetslit6239]

Absolute fucking legend

[@Online_Sports_Talk]

Motor City Dan Campbell is going to bring the fire out of his teams. As long as our guys play hard, fast, and smart that is all I need. The winning will come with that!

[@SteveSmith-un3fx]

I wonder why no other coach thought of that before the cannibal? Play hard. Play fast. Play smart. That's what wins in the league.

[@Djturnt]

Guess you knew what you were talking about

[@raycordova112]

I’m a panthers fan and he seems he might be real different. Good luck lions

[@wikidss8406]

NFC NORTH CHAMPS!!! Plus, he has a chance for coach of the year!!

[@TheScientist408]

Rich’s reaction of hiding under the desk is priceless.

[@dmd5595]

Storm's coming! This is the guy we've been waiting for👍

[@MisteMiner]

Does he know when to call timeout and throw the red challenge flag? Who knows. But one thing's for sure, he's a hell of a lot more likable and entertaining than Patricia.

[@southviewarab]

Yeah I felt like that was a side jab for being a “meathead” but DC will shock the haters even more than the fans

[@Heretowatchstuff]

I already like him. Good luck man.

[@harpazosnatched2247]

It’s not just Dan C. It’s the head office and GM. We Lions fans don’t find things funny. Dan is the MAN. We are the best fans in football. We don’t win and are still loyal fans. Things will change. Not this year but in a couple of years. Watch out.

[@Djturnt]

Jesus great call future teller

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

He looks like the Ultimate Warrior, without his face paint!

[@selltheteam4448]

Google him when he had hair

[@justinmix143]

Definitely wins the award for most original metaphor. Gotta give em that

[@Obie422]

this dude is an absolute legend

[@stevegatoloai2179]

I love this guy, He is the right guy for this job. We need a tough disciplined head coach like him.

[@jamesnugent1256]

He is doing pretty darn well

[@Djturnt]

Aged wonderfully

[@PCPAyLOAD]

Definitely a reaction worthy press conference but the sarcastic Lions bashing is such old news and honestly a boring echo chamber atp.

[@benfoster5387]

I love the way this aged.

[@mikemireles5893]

I love his attitude.!!!!! I hope his team follow his approach to football.!!!!

[@Daniel-hs6ct]

I love that press conference, fun, competitive and exciting

[@johnahlbrandt7763]

He is a good coach to be a part for any team

[@July.4.1776]

DC with his lions win the NFC north in 2023 👍👍 He is exactly what we needed he has bitten knee caps off!

[@Jozefdul]

I love the direction they went with this😁💖

[@v8Buster87]

3 years later and they are in the NFC championship game. He's hard not to respect.

[@Lazy88s]

Look at them now

[@billypowers3845]

Idc if he wins games or not but his press conference will always be must watch tv

[@AlonsoRules]

The Lions are on a revenge tour

[@botaylor8454]

Former Detroit LB Chris Spielmen & HF'er Barry Sanders Helped in his Hiring decision!!!!!

[@A2JDScott]

And he changed the culture!

[@boltproductions7934]

Everyone guard your kneecaps

[@nicholasmallard2926]

Bountygate 2.0 😳

[@fulcrumsee5968]

Everybody was laughing at the guy when he was hired. Aint nobody laughing anymore.

[@jamesaren152]

It would take an absolute lunatic to think they could come into Detroit and make the Lions winners. So glad he's here! Riverboat Dan Campbell is taking no prisoners, just knee caps!

[@segawalker3302]

So weird that reporters are surprised that someone doesn't want to follow the PR script. This is what real passion looks like. This is what happens when you water down everything for the mainstream.

[@nybirdman]

What’s funny is that most fans don’t know that every nfl has a guy or two just like this dude. They’re usually D coordinators but this is their mindset, it’s just sugar coated for liberals so as to keep the weeping to a minimum.

[@martyblack7245]

Didn’t the Saints run with this Philosophy, under Greg Williams as D.C. , about a decade ago?

[@mosthatedny2243]

😂😂😂

[@Present4]

😆 Love this guy already

[@MrKDollarSign]

This dude out-interviewed Bienamy?

[@philipdawson7800]

More likely that Bieniemy didn't really want this job. Same with Brian Daboll.

[@Izzy777-_-]

Alot of people out-interview Biennemy

[@xerxes8632]

@@philipdawson7800 Yeah, it's not like the lions HC job is one of the top places coaches want go. It's basically a graveyard for any coach's career.

[@tcsprynce5748]

Well he’s never been accused of sexual abuse so that’s already better than Bienamy and Patricia

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

This aged surprisingly well

[@jessewright8556]

I was hiding under my desk 😂😂

[@ThABaTToSai]

Here we are now 3 years later, checking in...hrmm what's this? Lions one of 4 teams left? Oh yea, look at that, a "tornado of bravado" is exactly what they needed. Turns out he WAS the right guy. Turns out 6 years wasn't enough, they're going to extend him to the end of time.

[@RegM86]

As a 49ers fan, I’m getting Mike Singletary vibes from this press conference.

[@Malibudave777]

Perfect Coach for Detroit Rock City!! Kiss knew this in The 70s!!

[@trevorsanso32]

Someone please make a lil wayne stuntin like my daddy meme w dan campbell 😂🤣

[@yourguidetorights3909]

Rich love listening to your takes. You are one of the greats. Keep up the good work.