Today was the third day of the NFL owner’s meetings and it’s been an eventful day in Phoenix. Much of that is due to plenty of coaches talking with the media. For the Detroit Lions, yesterday was the day that Brad Holmes had a handful of interviews but today was a day for Dan Campbell to sit at the roundtable and talk with the media.
During the interview, Campbell mentioned that this was his first year at the ownership meetings. He mentioned that he was “fired up to be here but there’s a lot to take in and a lot of the time, you’re just reading the room when you walk in.”
I’m sure Campbell makes an impactful impression no matter what room he walks in or with whoever he talks to. His passion for the game of football and coaching shines through every single time he talks. It was no different when talking to the media today.
He opened the media session by talking about how things have been going and how the energy has been in the facility since the season ended: “Was talking with Decker the other and called to see how he was doing. We got talking about our ability to win games last year and the belief in our building was at an all-time high. The foundation is here.”
In addition, here are some other key excerpts from today’s media session for Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell:
“…CJ we have a history with. He was going to be an early target and we never thought it was going to happen because we knew the money we had. It worked into our favor the longer it went. AG and I have a history with him…”
“…Cam was someone we identified early as well. He popped off the tape right away. He’s not the flashiest but man, it’s productive. He’s versatile — can play nickel, he can play outside obviously.
Moseley was another guy, man, before he got hurt. He just fit us.”
“…the additions of these cornerbacks are a beautiful thing because it brings in depth but it also brings in competition. These guys are going to compete and they might not even start. It’s a beautiful thing.”
“…my new term: Raising the floor. Graham is one of those players that raises the floor. Let’s see where Big V is at coming off the back. He can play right guard, left guard, center. Graham gives you the ability to step in and hold the fort down.”
“Everyone is different. You have to take it case by case. Football…
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