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Dan Campbell’s Faith-Fueled Defense Is (Maybe) Ready for 2025
No Edge? No Problem (Supposedly)
If you’re wondering whether Dan Campbell is concerned about the Detroit Lions’ missing-in-action pass rush, the answer is loud, clear, and extremely on-brand: he’s not. And neither, apparently, should you be.
Despite cutting Za’Darius Smith and drafting a pass rusher only in the seventh round, Campbell insists everything is perfectly aligned. In fact, when asked about the team’s challenging 2025-26 schedule — you know, the one that kicks off against the Packers, Bears, and then throws Lamar Jackson at them — he didn’t flinch. His response?
“Give us any nugget you need to, it’s all good.”
This might be the most Dan Campbell thing ever said.
Faith Over Fear (and Maybe Pressure)
There’s a growing fan narrative that the Lions’ current pass rush depth chart is basically “Aidan Hutchinson and vibes.” And after Campbell’s latest media comments, it’s safe to say that’s not far off.
“I’m not worried about that we don’t have pass rush,” he said confidently. “I think it lines up perfect.”
The Lions’ head coach seems to believe grit, heart, and a six-word mantra can do what a second edge rusher might usually handle: disrupt opposing quarterbacks.
Schedule? Bring It On
As for that “daunting” schedule that’s got fans chewing fingernails down to stubs? Campbell is not here for your concerns.
In classic fearless fashion, he framed the 2025 campaign as an opportunity, not an obstacle. After a 15-2 season capped by a playoff letdown, Campbell isn’t buying the idea that losing coordinators or facing tough early matchups spells doom.
“We will use [every excuse], especially when the time is right,” he added, flashing that unmistakable intensity.
Grit Over Gaps
Whether you call it blind faith or pure leadership bravado, Dan Campbell clearly believes in this team — pass rush or no pass rush. For now, fans will have to trust that either someone steps up behind Hutchinson… or that Campbell’s stare is strong enough to collapse pockets on its own.
Until then, it’s pray, repeat, and maybe sack someone while you’re at it.