The 2020 Detroit Lions

**softailrider** · January-18-21, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by p1acebo

A lot of people like to be optimistic with Holmes as the GM and looks like Campbell is the favorite for HC. I can't help but that neither of these guys have true experience with either job, and they are going to be on the job learning essentially. It is pathetic how this organization cannot get any solid candidates with real experience and success.

I predict if Campbell is hired it'll be another circus like Quintricia was, lasting 3-4 years and then a cycle of firing.

I think you're probably right but don't forget the hire of Steve Marinucci a while back. He had plenty of experience and some success. How did that work out?

**Ray1936** · January-18-21, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by gumby

You obviously cared enough to comment.

Only because I like following what's happening in Detroit from my hole-in-the-wall out west.

**Hermod** · January-18-21, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

I think you're probably right but don't forget the hire of Steve Marinucci a while back. He had plenty of experience and some success. How did that work out?

Campbell had some experience as the interim coach for the Dolphins. Things were a total mess and he restored morale and team unity. Where he was lacking was in game management and clock management. He needs a bench coach to handle these things for him. He is a motivator.

**softailrider** · January-18-21, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Hermod

Campbell had some experience as the interim coach for the Dolphins. Things were a total mess and he restored morale and team unity. Where he was lacking was in game management and clock management. He needs a bench coach to handle these things for him. He is a motivator.

I like the hire. I would have way preferred Urban Meyer, but the Lions were never going to get him. I think Campbell is a good choice, considering what was available.

**Cincinnati_Kid** · January-18-21, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

I like the hire. I would have way preferred Urban Meyer, but the Lions were never going to get him. I think Campbell is a good choice, considering what was available.

They said the same about Patricia because he was Belichick's DC, and he was a disaster. I'm for giving anyone a chance, but these hirings are B.S. because no black or hispanic coaches or coordinators are given a shot at it. The "Rooney Rule" is a joke. Campbell or anyone else has his hands full turning this ragamuffin franchise around

**Danny** · January-21-21, 06:53 AM

It's official...

Dan Campbell is Head Coach of the Detroit Lions.

And the Bobby Layne Curse continues.

It's Matty Patty all over again.

Oh sigh!

**p1acebo** · January-21-21, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Danny

It's official...

Dan Campbell is Head Coach of the Detroit Lions.

And the Bobby Layne Curse continues.

It's Matty Patty all over again.

Oh sigh!

Agreed. I don't know if any of you listen to Valenti, I know a lot of people get butt hurt by him but he makes valid points. The Lions job is a rebuild and just isn't seen as a desirable job, so we get all these people with no experience, just have to get lucky one of these days.

**Smirnoff** · January-22-21, 07:37 AM

One positive note:

Appears the losing/loser coaching staff, including the interim HC from the former regime, were pink-slipped "only" after 3 consecutive years of finishing in last place [[big toilet flush).

Waiting to see if the same haircut applies to some of the toothless players. . . ...