Dan Campbell has never been one to sugarcoat things, and this week he made sure one of his newest assistants understood the stakes. With a primetime showdown against the Baltimore Ravens looming, Campbell put his latest coaching hire on notice — accountability starts now.
The Lions have been riding momentum through the first two weeks of the season, but Campbell knows Baltimore is a different animal. Between Lamar Jackson’s ability to wreck a game on his own and Derrick Henry’s punishing ground game, Detroit’s coaching staff will need to be flawless in their preparation. That’s why Campbell’s message to his new assistant was simple: you’re not here to learn on the job, you’re here to help us win.
For Campbell, this matchup doubles as a “temperature check” for his team and his staff. Beating Baltimore under the bright lights would be another massive step toward proving the Lions are true NFC contenders. But it also serves as a proving ground for a new coach tasked with holding his own against one of the most respected staffs in the NFL.
Campbell has always embraced pressure — and now he’s making sure his assistants do the same. Against the Ravens, mistakes will be punished, but an opportunity also exists: show the league that this Detroit team, from the players to the staff, is ready for the biggest stage.
No Free Passes: Campbell Demands Accountability From New Lions Coach Before Primetime Showdown
