Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell let Detroiters know just how important the job of Detroit Lions head coach is. It was a job he specifically wanted due to his previous relationship with the franchise and the city itself.
“I’m excited to be here beyond belief. I’m excited,” Campbell said in his introductory press conference. “This is one of those jobs that I identified. I told my agent, ‘Whatever you have to do to get me in front of Sheila and Rod, please do.’ When this became available – because I played here, I know the city.