After guiding the Detroit Lions to three consecutive winning seasons, back-to-back NFC North crowns, and a franchise-best 15-2 record in 2024, you’d expect Dan Campbell to finally be getting the recognition he deserves.

In a recent NFL coaching hot seat analysis, Moton listed Campbell under the “room temperature” tier. That’s right — the man who helped revive a struggling franchise is being lumped in with coaches who are genuinely at risk of being fired.

Let’s not lose sight of where the Lions were back in 2021 when Campbell took over. Detroit was a league-wide punchline — stuck in yet another rebuild with another uncertain coaching hire.

But since then? He’s brought intensity, resilience, and something this franchise had been missing for ages: relevance.

Sure, the postseason loss to Washington hurt. Detroit entered the playoffs as the NFC’s top seed and exited early in the divisional round. But that single game shouldn’t overshadow all Campbell has accomplished.

The Lions’ front office has made their stance clear. Campbell is signed through 2027 after getting an extension last offseason. That’s not how you treat someone on the brink — it’s how you back your long-term leader.

So to suggest his seat is even slightly warm? That’s just a lazy take.

Dan Campbell has made the Lions legit. He’s won the fans’ faith, the players’ support, and should have the league’s respect — even if some analysts are behind.

Let’s talk hot seats again when there’s real pressure. Right now? In Detroit, Campbell’s seat couldn’t be colder.