In the wake of a contentious officiating decision that sparked debate among the Detroit Lions‘ fanbase, head coach Dan Campbell offered a pragmatic perspective to supporters grappling with the idea that the NFL might be biased against their team. Addressing the media on Monday, Campbell, with his experience and a clear-minded approach, advised against succumbing to a narrative of victimhood. His words come after Saturday’s loss against the Dallas Cowboys, where a controversial call played a pivotal role, leaving fans and players alike in a swirl of frustration and speculation about the league’s fairness.
A Call for Positive Perspective
Dan Campbell, addressing the media, urged fans not to succumb to the belief that the NFL is against the Lions.
“Don’t do that. Don’t do it. I know, I get it, but don’t do it. Don’t buy into that, don’t live in that world, that’ll just pull you down,” Campbell explained. “If it makes you feel any better, the NFL’s against every team.”
Recalling his time as an assistant under Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints, Campbell drew parallels with a past controversial incident.
“Look, I was in New Orleans. So I know what that feels like. But, you know what, we walked away,” Campbell explained. “Even in that game, we had chances to win before all that happened. But that one ended it, that was it, man. We walked away, packed our bags and left. This one, we got a taste of what that was like, but we’ve still got a chance. We haven’t even started the tournament. I think it’s a blessing, and I would tell fans don’t do it, don’t even believe that. We’re just getting started.”
