Pat McAfee Says The Lions On Hard Knocks Is A Masterpiece

What were your thoughts after the first episode of The Lions on Hard Knocks?
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[@Alex_Mac_]

As a Lions fan, we've never been so happy. Last time we were good everyone hated us cus we had Suh. It feels SO GOOD to be liked! 😭

[@ghilbelink52]

As a packer fan, I hated Suh exclusively 😂 he was the worst. Had nothing but respect for the rest of the crew. Excited to see what you guys put together this year

[@15ironreaver]

Honestly the rest of the league is kinda tired of doggin on the Lions. Like, you can't even hate em. We just wanna see you guys do well 🤣

[@hawk1093]

As a Jets fan I've always rooted for the Lions since they are also perennial under dogs... we both have good lookin squads this year and we play each other toward the end of the season... Every year teams beat teams they're not supposed to and they lose to teams they're expected to beat. I picked the Jets to upset the Packers at Lambou after they get back from London on a short week, and I picked the Lions game as a potential game we lose that we are favorited. Hope we beat y'all's asses but should be a good game haha 😂

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

@@ghilbelink52 same. Suh was annoying

[@glennkreisel7943]

@@hawk1093 aye I do like how the jets and lions looking this year and I’m a chiefs fan, not long ago we were perennial 2-14 team 😂regardless of the recent success and the blessings that have fallen from the heavens for us, I like the pieces both your guys teams have this year and think you guys will both do fairly well this season barring any injuries

[@colinblaine3552]

I’m a life long 30+ year chargers fan. The Lions stole my heart last season. I love this team and I thought MCDC was a complete clown with his first press conference and I was seriously wrong about that. This man IS Detroit Lions! And his players absolutely love him and want to be accountable to him. Great coaching staff with gobs of experience. I hope this finally gives the Lions’ fans something to hope for. MCDC is the Stone Cold Steve Austin of NFL head coaches.

[@saljablo2767]

Get a grip

[@juicesghost8501]

@@saljablo2767 Whats you middle initial, T?

[@LuckyStrike94_]

Spot on

[@nathanb1886]

@@juicesghost8501 in spanish the T is silent.

[@Stop_arguing_with_strangers]

@@nathanb1886 woosh

[@lukasgiese2331]

Headcoaches speeches are epic, but let´s not forget Jamaal Williams knocking it out of the park with that huddle breakdown. Raw, emotional, pure brotherhood of the game on display and then he just drops: "If you pee like a pooch, stay on the porch". You can´t write that.

[@TheGoffense8120]

You just wrote that

[@TheGoffense8120]

But as a lion fan I’m very excited after last night’s episode and all the speeches.

[@grebelzz1j60]

Speeches win championships

[@tarantinoish]

@@grebelzz1j60 What?

[@PranMatic24]

@@tarantinoish he was being sarcastic

[@Nic-eu3dj]

We all wanna see Dan Campbell succeed

[@evilmoon8843]

AMEN MAN (read in ty's dc voice)

[@TheCassiusking]

Only if he has enough time with the team. Lions are about 2-3 years away from 10 win seasons

[@4sight719]

Depends on if I pick the Lions to lose on my parlay or not.

[@malikwilson7387]

Nic whis us The Lions should've never fired Jim Caldwell but they needed a scapegoat

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

@@malikwilson7387 as a GB fan, I was so confused why they did that lol. Lions never had a losing season

[@dpowers1185]

So fun re-watching this video in November 2023.

[@travistaylor4342]

As a fan of the NFL I just want to see the lions do well for once

[@davidbarnes4742]

Good luck with that

[@williammueller941]

@@davidbarnes4742 😂😂

[@jasonmacfie9359]

As a diehard Lions fan all I can say is me too!

[@Corninthesky]

As a lifelong Lions fan I just hope we win 6 games this year

[@Moe-od7yt]

this hell yes

[@owenmartinez1485]

DC and is position staff have me ready to run through an actual brick wall

[@DC8091]

Damn right!!!🤠

[@Arphahat]

Oh yeah!

[@larryjohnson150]

Every time Pat says “Maaannn” as Dan Campbell I can’t help but crack up.

[@mckling]

It's so spot on lol.

[@mattshriver4102]

I don’t think anyone wants to See MCDC fail!! He’s my favorite coach

[@stevep2380]

This hard knocks is going to be epic! Just imagine if fan Campbell had actually hired pat to be his special teams coach.

[@brett2047]

I’m a packers fan and I’m pumped for him.

[@mattm8441]

I honestly rolled my eyes at most of what he said.. I don't think a lot of those guys are going to buy in.. He's way too emotional and over the top, and doesn't come off as a Belichick type that actually knows what he's doing.. Like he thinks he can move a mountain with heart, while Bill is moving the mountain with dynamite.

[@SettingSunz]

@@mattm8441 it’s not just about what he’s going to do. It’s about the team of coaches he has surrounded himself with and every single one of them has close to 10 years of NFL experience, including himself. Some of the stuff he says sounds a little silly but I think he knows what he’s doing.

[@sand2sea]

best yet, i loved caldwell and shwartz as well

[@austinwilson5886]

As lions fan I got emotional from Jamal speech we needed to hear that as fans

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

I bet you you would find something similar on every NFL team during training camp. This is the start of a new season and everyone is really excited. Just happen to catch this one on film

[@omgdeadshotz7327]

@@arthurfonzarelli9828 why are you trying to downplay it?

[@benross7580]

@@omgdeadshotz7327 undercover Bears fan

[@brown22sugar25]

@@benross7580 Bears fans don’t have too many teams below them to pick on

[@omgdeadshotz7327]

@@benross7580 try again

[@davidtrotter3836]

Can’t believe a coach actually made me a fan of a historically bad team!

[@iyintosoluwami]

Just watching now. Jamaal Williams monologue was incredible.

[@advitiya18]

MCDC makes me wanna run through the C gap taking on Polamalu

[@roberthart9886]

GOOD ONE!

[@tonyreale7839]

Titans fan here! Good things happen when the whole team and city love and respect the coach. Can't wait to watch the Lions this year even as a Titans fan!

[@andrewboudreau5279]

It’s going to be hard rooting against the Lions twice this season. I freaking love that group. Dawgs!

[@skoozcoug9369]

Jamaal may not be the starter, but he did get over 150 carries and 600+ rushing yards on the season. Dude has a significant role on the team.

[@HotspurFC-cu6ny]

And he knows the shelf life of the modern nfl running back so that’s why he was so passionate with his speech

[@mathatter9158]

This aged very well. J Williams only leading league with 14 TDs!!!

[@Kdot519]

Love when Duce was like “oh why you pretending to write things down!!? What you even writing?!” 😂

[@BONGWAFFLE]

That was my favorite part. I liked duce as a player I think I like him more as a coach

[@TheNESevolution]

That was great!

[@bdonaghu]

Building a winning culture is imperative to success, and Detroit is doing this. I have seen this as a Bills fan since McDermott/Beane took over (and it's starting to translate to the Sabres as well).

[@mattm8441]

They won 3 games last year, they win 4-5 this year, people will get real sick of the shtick, real fast. You can talk about heart and grit, and cry 3 times a day, but unless you got talent, good coaching, and most importantly - wins, you're going to be a joke. So for now, to me, he's a joke.

[@Jjj-zz7bz]

@@mattm8441 It’s not like he has much to work with…

[@turboplazz]

@@mattm8441 Hey did you watch the last season at all? Detroit played Hard!!!! Every game! I mean they lost to the Ravens due to an NFL record breaking last second field goal. They were a hard luck team, and I can assure you other teams did not walk in there thinking they would have an easy game. Ask Mathew Stafford of the Rams. .....So something is schtick until it succeeds. If they have the game planning and coaches to do the in game adjustments required to win, they will win. The toughness aspect was needed to allow them to compete in games against teams with superior talent.

[@blazetino5713]

It’s so satisfying seeing our Bills succeed after so long. If there was a team in the nfc I’d choose to root for… ITS THE LIONS.

[@andrewboyce7268]

@@mattm8441 unfortunately as much as I love MCDC, but yeah this is definitely won't end well. However, I would bet the house on them winning more than the Commanders.

[@thedripdrop9826]

I lived in Michigan for 6 years and am definitely a fan of that team and city. Such a heartbreak to watch them disappoint their entire state every year. LETS GO BIG LION MANE

[@brown22sugar25]

Even though I’m from Ohio, I live in the Toledo area so Detroit is the closest big city to me, I can’t help but root for Lions. Although the Bengals are my #1

[@doggydogdogism]

When I first heard who was going to be on Hard Knocks, I was thinking it would suck, I am blown away, one of the best in a long time. And I would run through a wall for the Coach, life long Chiefs fan, but I will be rooting for the Lions to kill in the NFC!! Great job lately also for you guys, love your show!!

[@Jasel71]

Big Yinzer Steelers Fan here but still good with saying "How 'Bout them Lions!"!

[@kevinpistilli2593]

There’s something special going on in Detroit. I’m rooting for you crazy bastards

[@coltonlombardo4673]

This is seemingly the best season of Hard Knocks of all time

[@_Chipster]

I was 100% expecting MCDC to do MCDC things, but damn Deuce and Glen had me rolling

[@ac_online]

Big time fan, I almost never comment. Y’all do amazing work there. Keep it up!

[@cdizz557]

Lions might be Americas new team…I just love these guys maaaan

[@DC8091]

Watched it three times last night, twice today so far!! 🤠

[@Cjass814]

Go touch some fuckin grass bud lmaooo

[@ayoforzayo]

@@Cjass814 that old fart in your pic most definitely touching grass soon

[@marksieber4626]

I’d love to see the lions be a competitive team. I’m old enough to remember the Steelers before Chuck Noll and the dudes they drafted early in those early years. Love to see them matter again.

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

And isn't it cool how much MCDC is similar to Bill Cowher, the ultimate blue collar coach?? I'm looking for him to have similar success, as well. Players want to do well for him

[@vibeswithwigi9958]

Duce Stanley was an absolute daawwg!!!! Much respect for that guy!!! Lions got a great assistant coach for sure !!!

[@justc1re617]

I love this Lions team

[@cmillz6017]

I've been a lions fan forever! It's an absolute different feel for the lions this year

[@Shelbyj13]

Staley and Glenn trash talking was EPIC!!!!!!

[@jaalsburg]

The time was literally what we were talking about this morning in Holland, MI.

[@califriedchicken6195]

Where do we buy MCDC Shirts!!!!?

[@gymiford8809]

Watched it, love it, pulling for em

[@christophermillett2273]

Hope you guys have a great season. It's been a long time, I've been through it as a bucs fan.

[@Mr.PepeSilvia]

Glad to be a Lions fan.....finally

[@kimberlymcquade4752]

I have been a Lions fan my entire life. I LOVE this team and coaching staff. Dan Campell is my FAVORITE Lion! He was a player on the team for the 0-16 season.

[@skiptrace4034]

Duce should be a head coach. Eagles did him dirty. Thank goodness Detriot saw the value in him the moronic suits in Philly could not.

[@kevinjoyce1825]

Great show Pat. Awesome Hard Knocks show. Huge fan of the Detroit Lions coaches. I will be rooting for them. MCDC fan for life.

[@dunkcity2116]

Miss Duce in Philly so much 😭 so glad Detroit is working well for him

[@NawQed1992]

Detroit deserve any and all success they might have

[@andrewsallee3060]

I have hope every year for the Lions. My whole life I always thought this year was the year but I really think they are on the right path. Lets go

[@187mrsmith]

Pat is hilarious 🤦🏽‍♀️😭🤣 He should run the PR firm or be commissioner for the NFL he would have everybody wantin to be a part of everything an anything he's doing lol

[@chuckseasel9505]

He is "football funny"

[@OutcastGrim2424]

I’ve been a falcons fan since 2001, but I’ve always rooted for the lions on thanksgiving day games and even when they would make an appearance in the play offs the few times they did with Stafford. The lions do deserve a play off win or nfc championship appearance again

[@vote_for_pedro2024]

Lions will be officially the new America’s Team by the end of this season

[@kikoherrera5817]

cap

[@kepapurdy1489]

Nah

[@randommexican5664]

They have a better chance of winning a bowl than the trash ass cowgirls for sure 😂 still not much of a chance

[@runningthor1999]

A year later and they are. We were all mad when they lost the NFCCG to San Francisco

[@paulrichardson5400]

I watched it the other night and I’m excited for the rest of it!

[@bub8752]

Been a DC fan since he was coaching here in N.O. can't wait to watch

[@Reign44]

MCDC is so awesome i watched in awh last night i love him

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Lots of talent on this team

[@SlackerHead83]

Whoooo baby. Go Detroit Lions. Ty Pat for covering my team. Love you guys here in Detroit.

[@rlmiii9789]

Pat is on Fire!

[@gkahaian]

As a native of Detroit, watching episode one made me proud to support that team. I haven’t felt that way in a long long time.

[@freddyphoenix2872]

I went to see this Hard Knocks episode premiere in theaters in Royal Oak. As a Lions fan and Detroit native, I’ve never been more pumped for a season. No matter the record, I’m happy with where this organization is headed. The theatre was jacked

[@daltoncrane3998]

That’s awesome they had it in the theater

[@Jj-pz3nq]

Spot on MCDC impression

[@frankstallone5595]

Loved the Hard Knocks episode. MC/DC is a DAWG

[@joeroodmusicchannel2899]

I’ve been patiently waiting for this video to drop

[@rocklee5x]

4:25 HELL YEAAHH!!! 👏 👏 👏 WHOOHOHO Love me so Foxy

[@mrbraden_7780]

I've been a lifelong Lions fan and every.....freaking.....time that I hear MCDC talk, he absofuckinlutely makes me want to run through a wall for him! This show has me pumped for this team.

[@adamwhitehead1253]

let's go Lions! Give us some respect!

[@joeford5181]

Packers, Bears, and Vikings: How are we going to live. This Coach is nutz!

[@Geno42069]

You better get royalties from HBO bc I’m about to sign up because of you

[@GlennShook]

Lol great shows. Deadwood, the wire, curb, Silicon Valley, sopranos, Rome. I want money too.

[@just2lazy2name]

The o-lineman talking about hutch's fake bull rush into dipping in is a really good move, and then we see it on his second play of the first preseason game... Man this year is going to be fun.

[@MadBelle13]

The only show I give a like to before watching cause I already know!!!!

[@DetroitMI1990]

Hey Pat. Detroit Loves You Brother!

[@maples328]

I’m a Lions 🦁 fan this year ! Let’s Go ! Bite off a kneecap to get that final playoff spot ! 🔥

[@mikebaker2591]

We all can't wait for that Turkey Day game this year 🦃 🏈 🦁

[@fswaver]

Jamal Williams breakdown speech was full of passion……..I felt that

[@bigtaco956]

What Pat and AJ know the best about football, let’s go; we can’t wait for this season.

[@KC_Money]

The best first episode of hard knocks in a while!

[@michaelwood9559]

That rookie singing Billie Jean was AWESOME

[@houseofchinn6112]

That #2 overall pick rookie?

[@BigZHilly]

@@houseofchinn6112 😂🤣

[@michaelwood9559]

@@houseofchinn6112 umm yeah man the #1 pick of last draft by definition is a rookie..

[@houseofchinn6112]

@@michaelwood9559 what's travon walker have to do with this? Idk why ppl coming with umm in comments. It's not a live voice to voice convo?

[@houseofchinn6112]

@@michaelwood9559 I'm sure he's got less than 50% chance of making a active 53. So he'll prolly end up as most rookies and have to clear waivers after he's cut and possibly make practice roster if he's not already claimed after he gets initially waved for 48hr hours

[@timothycordwell1401]

Love ur content

[@shoob7979]

I miss Dan Campbell with my Saints, our stellar D is still rising and is partly a reflection of what mentality he shown players here to recognize that ember inside them is always there and how to set it ablaze with motivation

[@roberthart9886]

AND HIS SHORT STAY AS HC FOR THE FINS. THOSE CLOWNS SHOULD HAVE KEPT HIM, BUT THEN THEY CHOSE TUA OVER HERBERT, SO THERE YOU GO

[@dallasorr1794]

Lets gooo. Lions are my boys. I haven't been so excited for a lions season in a bit

[@ethanhinojosa4371]

As a lifelong lions fan the amount of new lions fans since MCDC has been in Detroit is amazing

[@thewizardofoz511]

Totally is beautiful to see " Mann" ( in Dan Campbell's voice) 😅😁😉

[@nprbiz]

I remember when Bill Parcels took over a pathetic Cowboys team, the one guy he went out to get for his clubhouse was Dan Campbell.

[@takeitback96]

This year I feel very similarly about the Sacramento Kings and the Lions. A fun coach, a culture changing. It’s awesome

[@robertbanks863]

Lions will make the playoffs.

[@eyehatemyjob2314]

3 wins to 10 wins? Not happening

[@juicesghost8501]

@@eyehatemyjob2314 Tell that to the Bengals

[@eyehatemyjob]

Bengals have a young stud QB. Lions have another teams trash at QB.

[@robertbanks863]

@@eyehatemyjob2314 a little late but I was so close to being right....

[@ABoyd1852]

Rooting for Detroit and my fellow Texas Aggie HC.

[@johnmartin5520]

Let’s Gooooo!!!!! This season is different!!! We going to the playoffs!!!

[@therudeprelude]

Stop the cap ☠️

[@fitzy28101]

No your not, you might finish better than the bears though.

[@austin_madore9417]

Stop 😂

[@dylanricher4333]

😂

[@mynameisjeff830]

Maybe not this season but in 2 years, they will be really good

[@CarlosGarcia-tg3zs]

Thank you for talking about the lions I show people your show like "look yall they talking about the lions"

[@peterchittenden7918]

It's excellent.... finally a coach and roster, to feel optimism

[@FIanKyy]

look at where we are now LETS GOOOO

[@joedesauteles513]

Dan Campbell is an amazing coach. His players love this staff. He's got these boys playing with an attitude. Love it.

[@SlackerHead83]

Lions baby! Detroit is in everybody's head.

[@austinsavage3540]

As a Chargers fan I love our coach Brandon Staley, but i really love MCDC as well , very humble giving guy with a grind, as a chargers fan from MN I appreciate the lions getting a good coach

[@acb9896]

....so... you're a charger fan...cool... just clarifying ..

[@rythmikeffect]

I don’t know what to say but 😂😂😂! And Hard Knocks hittin for sho.

[@JP_517]

LOVED the episode. Still trying to figure out his shallow water/dark abyss metaphor from the opening scene 😂. Hell of a coach though

[@Squishay1]

I am from michigan. I went to high school in West Virginia while you guys were shredding the former Big East. Been a fan of yours before you were on youtube. But i always had the disappointment of being a lions fan. That also being said, I never came accross a blue and yellow team I didn't like. Very happy about the lions this year and to see you hype them up makes me geek a little.

[@billyyank5807]

1:32 this is already just hilarious.

[@DIGMyers]

I actually caught it by accident and it was great. Then realized not ony that they have two coaches Randle El and Staley with ties to the Steelers as players but their OL coach Hank Fraley I played college ball with at Robert Morris.

[@chadlionsfan5057]

It was 9 for us in illinois loved it

[@devon6623]

Let’s win more than last year!

[@patrickvillafuerte7943]

The Kneecap speech should go down in legend. I didn't care about the lions at all until then. Now they are low key my NFC team.

[@fr33nb33n]

Starting punter xD roflmao

[@hsiehkanusea]

Last year was the first year I was watching Lions due to Goff (Cal Bears) and departure of Raiders from here in Oakland. Goff was not a fit for LA -- was hoping he'd go to Oakland in 2016. It's been great to see him get developed.

[@sportsgamingyt6502]

Agreed

[@ADGarvey1]

Love seeing Foxy proud of his team and not self depreciating himself because of it. Love me some DC. He was a hoss for the Saints on the field and on the sidelines and film room. I hope the best for that team, their fans deserve it!

[@sguti392]

I'm just smiling looking at this lions team. Hope they have a good season.

[@randallpennington5976]

Proud to be a Lions fan! I can keep my Lions golf stuff in my bag!