Detroit Lions‘ head coach Dan Campbell is showcasing an unwavering sense of optimism and determination, despite the team’s recent struggles. Following two challenging weeks, including a narrow win against the Chicago Bears and a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, the mood among some Lions fans has been tense. Yet, Campbell stands confident and enthusiastic about the future, emphasizing the opportunity that lies ahead in the NFC North division.
“Listen, if anything, I went back, and after watching it, I’m actually more encouraged,” Campbell said. “Because to me, it’s not what it appears to be.”
His belief that adversity makes a team stronger resonates as the Lions prepare for their upcoming games, especially the next matchup in New Orleans, with Campbell assuring that the team will be ready to face the challenges ahead.
“I’m not getting worried,” Campbell said. “I love this. I’m serious. …I love that, man, it’s doom and gloom outside our building and we’ve got six (games) to go. We’ve got an unbelievable opportunity and I love it. I really do, man. This is where we find out what we’re made of.”
“Every team reaches adversity,” Campbell said. “That’s what I do know, every good team I’ve every been a part of (deals with it). You don’t know when it’s going to hit. Sometimes it’s September, sometimes it’s October, sometimes it is December.
“…This may just be the beginning of it and we may have to get through a couple of games before we find our footing again,” Campbell continued. “I don’t think so, but it wouldn’t surprise me either. That’s the nature of this league. So, man, you hit adversity, you reach it, and it either makes you a little bit better of a team or you just crack under it. So, I like where we’re at. We’re going to be good. We’ve (had) one loss. We’ll respond. This team will be ready to go play in a great environment (in New Orleans).
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