In Week 15, the Detroit Lions pulled off an improbable win, beating the NFC’s top team, the Arizona Cardinals, 30-12, dominating in every phase of the game.
Unlike their win against the Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago, when the Lions celebrated on the field after a walk-off touchdown win, this week, the game was clearly over with plenty of time still left on the clock.
This time, the Lions’ on-field celebration was more subdued. But when they finally got to the locker room there was plenty to celebrate.
“Hey man… Welcome to Detroit!”
Coach Dan Campbell emphatically addressed the team, using the above phrase as almost a coming out party for what he envisions the team becoming. A week-in week-out team that competes to their fullest and will put a beating on you if you don’t respect them.
Here’s what Campbell had to say in the locker room:
This prompted general manager to push running back Craig Reynolds into the middle of the room, drawing an approving finger point by Campbell and cheers from his teammates.
Quarterback Jared Goff would bring it home the rest of the way:
Fun stuff!
Alright, I’ve got to run to the hardware store to pick up some wall repair now.