Breaking news: Dan Campbell is treated disrespectfully by NFL Head Coach Hot Seat.

Breaking news: Dan Campbell is treated disrespectfully by NFL Head Coach Hot Seat.

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In his NFL hot seat rankings, Moe Moton of Bleacher Report has disparaged Dan Campbell.

Okay, we need to discuss the disrespect.

You would think Dan Campbell would be receiving the recognition he deserves after guiding the Detroit Lions to three consecutive winning seasons, two consecutive NFC North crowns, and a franchise-record 15-2 finish in 2024.

Apparently not, at least not in the opinion of Moe Moton of Bleacher Report.

According to a recent analysis of NFL coaching hot seats, Moton categorized Campbell as “room temperature.” Yes, the man who helped bring a whole team back to life is somehow having a meeting with coaches whose jobs are in danger.

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Now hurry up.

Campbell’s Cultural Shift and Its Effects
Remember where this team was in 2021 when Campbell came? Another reconstruction and another coaching risk made the Lions a national joke.

However, since then? He has brought toughness, grit, and relevance—something this club hasn’t had in years.

Yes, it hurt to lose to Washington in the playoffs. Detroit was the top seed in the NFC going into the playoffs, but they lost badly in the divisional round. However, we shouldn’t panic since Campbell’s entire foundation isn’t destroyed by a single poor game.

Dan Campbell coaches the Lions the way he played — with hard work and  tenacity

The Contract Speaks for Itself
It is obvious that Detroit’s front management has faith in their man. Last offseason, Campbell’s contract was extended through 2027. That’s how you handle the coach of the future, not someone who has one foot out the door.

Is he even warm in the hot seat, then? Lazy analysis is what that is.

The Bottom Line
Detroit is now a contender thanks to Dan Campbell. Even though some national journalists haven’t caught up yet, he has gained the respect of the league, the affection of the locker room, and the trust of the city.

When there is a real fire, let’s go over the hot seat discussion again. For the time being? In Detroit, the seat is immobile.

 

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