Top 10 Dan Campbell Quotes | 2024 Detroit Lions | Johnny Gaz Sports

The Detroit Lions were in desperate need of a change coming off of 3 more failed seasons during the Quinntricia era. In 2021 the organization put a group together that brought in both GM Brad Holmes and the man on the thumbnail.
Today's video will give my Top 10 Dan Campbell Quotes since joining the Detroit Lions. While doing so, we will discuss the impact he has had on the organization so far and provide an outlook on 2024 and beyond.
Highlights:
A little history on Dan Campbell (2:25)
Biting Kneecaps (3:59)
You don't want that for them (4:59)
The 1st one is the sweetest (6:35)
This last bit of losing...(7:51)
I'm not a lunatic (8:57)
Just a cup of coffee (11:15)
WTF are we doing?! (11:59)
One bum cheek & 3 toes... (13:56)
GRIT (14:34)
Pet Lion! (16:28)
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[@moonhead8550]

“If you are hunting for us, you won’t have to look far. We’ll be on your front porch when you open the door”….thats one of them.

[@johnnygazsports]

That's a good one!

[@Snoil]

Always loved that one!

[@robertstoner5873]

The funniest Campbell line was during a press conference. He was asked about a player I think it was Hutchinson. - "He's good at getting in there and punching balls... Footballs that is."

[@johnnygazsports]

😂

[@user-iu5ci9ee1x]

Thank you Chris for hiring this lions staff

[@user-fe3sd3nl8c]

My fav video so far! Genuine coaching talent. A true connection to this game and more importantly, to his players. He brought everything this city, this Team has needed to succeed. Get that man a pet Lion! 🦁🏈💙🏈🦁

[@johnnygazsports]

🦁 ❤

[@MichaelDevereaux-zr3pt]

How about a Dan Campbell comment where not everyone can be a Detroit Lion. He wants players who have a genuine enthusiasm and love for the game. If you don’t have that, he doesn’t want you. Even if you’re elite, he doesn’t want you, get the fuck out of his building. A lot of fans seem to keep forgetting this, when they demand that the Lions sign this elite player or that elite player. It is a key part of who Dan Campbell is, and why these Lions are so quickly turning into the kind of incredible winners that you love to root for.

[@johnnygazsports]

You’re absolutely right. Perfect example is 97.1 during last years free agency when the Lions didn’t pull the trigger on a high price FA. They want their guys!

[@wardgushee3050]

I reckon Chris Spielman brought the grit to Allen Park, if not Sheila. Good video. Can you do one about Sheila?

[@johnnygazsports]

That’s a great idea. Sometime soon for sure!

[@righteousisthelord180]

The pet lion thing is hilarious. And yet I would not be surprised if they did it. Think about it. With the mess he and Holmes inherited, they had one bad season the first year. Second year was rough but super exciting finish that earned the Lions respect.

[@johnnygazsports]

Lion on the sideline lol! Been a great ride so far...can't wait to see what's ahead!

[@picklenick9474]

"I could give you coach speak, wins and losses, and we're going to win this many games. I can't and you guys don't want to hear it. You've had enough of that shit"

[@johnnygazsports]

That was a classic line in that press conference!

[@thechamfam2328]

During that opening presser he said to give him 3 years.....he said that...they made the NFC championship game in year 3...dude gets shit done. Super Bowl bound

[@johnnygazsports]

Gotta love it!

[@spiritofdetroitpodcast]

Good video 😂great energy

[@johnnygazsports]

Thank you very much!

[@timouwinga5758]

"I wanted this job. Bad."

[@penultimate8643]

My order would have been different, but a solid list 💪🦁

[@LiberalMedia1]

Who would you give the most credit for the Lions turnaround? Sheila Ford Hamp, Rod Wood, Chris Spielman, Brad Holmes, or Dan Campbell?

[@johnnygazsports]

Great question...the argument can be made that the front office changes and relying on smart people to bring in Holmes and Campbell are the catalyst but it has to be the RIGHT people to really turn the wheel so IMO it is a direct combination of Holmes and Campbell. They seem to have a specific aligned vision on the type of players and culture they want and just as important they have the charisma and energy to interject that into the entire organization! I would give most of the credit to those two!

[@LiberalMedia1]

@@johnnygazsports I agree that the current Lions roster and culture is a direct result of Holmes and Campbell daily grind. I think that the day Spielman turned down the GM job and offered to help find the right candidates, he single handedly saved this thing. I'm probably wrong, but it seems that Sheila went to Rod, who went to Chris and Chris found Brad and Dan. By putting those guys forward he chose the "specific alligned vision" that produced the players and culture. Getting one of those guys wrong wouldn't have worked and we'd be looking at another rebuild right now IMO.

[@johnnygazsports]

⁠@@LiberalMedia1Spielmans role in this is so important. Well said. The chain you laid out seems correct.

[@michaelwicklund]

A bit of all. Sheila hired Woodson and Spielman to make the football decisions and they hired Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. Campbell and Holmes are the ones who overhauled the roster together and built a cohesive unit.

[@jeremyzier8706]

I can not give "Most" credit as it has been a team effort through and true. But the Spielman job offer, rejection, and hiring as executive consultant was THE moment that got the franchise pointed and going in the right direction. BTW, I still give credit to Pride of Detroit (when they still had a PoDcast) and Herman Moore. After the Thanksgiving firing of Quinntricia, Herman Moore just happened to come on the Pride of Detroit PoDcast for an interview during the November charity fundraising campaign. He was asked who he thought should be the next GM, and his response was Chris Spielman. Not 24-48 hrs later, news came out about the interview/job offer. I don't think it's a coincidence.

[@michaelcarver7693]

Your video is great. So many of his quotes could be #1. If I can make a suggestion. The opening and closing music could be a little lower. It actually overpowers your voice. Or start low and as you're winding your thoughts down start to increase the volume

[@johnnygazsports]

Appreciate the feedback. Will def adjust. Thank you!

[@josephruthenberg9185]

I dig the intro music

[@Brent6437]

4:46 key word mantality ( spelling wrong) the talking heads actually thought they were going to bite knee caps.

[@Brent6437]

Nitty Gritty Lions 💥💙

[@johnnygazsports]

They really judged him and the situation based off his physical presence and energy. So glad this has all worked out. Now they can eat crow lol

[@Brent6437]

@@johnnygazsports for sure. Dan lives it. That’s why it’s working.

[@johnnygazsports]

What is your favorite Dan Campbell quote or moment?

[@Ilikedogs9000]

i loved the press conference from the start

[@moonhead8550]

also, somewhere in that “GRIT” speech that I love so much, he talks about GRIT means giving 100% when you’re only feeling about 80%. Hell, any words that come out of this guys mouth is my favorite quote

[@BeastMasteroo1]

Can't hear him.

[@johnnygazsports]

??? Cant hear who? Audio issue?

[@HeavyHittas23]

Love the videos man! Keep it up!

[@johnnygazsports]

I really appreciate it!