´Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell issued a strong message Friday, making it clear that his team is ready to face any challenges that come their way in the 2025 season.
The Lions are looking to finish what they started in 2024, a season that was one of the best in the team’s history. Detroit posted 15 wins and earned the top NFC seed but suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the Commanders. In 2025, they’ll have to regroup and push forward with new offensive and defensive coordinators.
Campbell isn’t concerned about any of the hurdles ahead of next season.
“I’m not concerned about the pass rush, not about losing two coordinators, not about player health, not about the Hall of Fame Game, not even about the schedule,” Campbell said Friday. “I believe it’s all just right. I think it’s the ideal setup. With this being my fifth season, and the fifth year for our team’s core, it’s exactly what we need heading into 2025.”
He also emphasized that injuries are out of everyone’s control, referencing the major injury issues Detroit’s defense faced in 2024.
“You can’t control injuries. Nobody can,” said Campbell. “I’m not going to stress about it. Every team deals with it. If we suffer another 20 injuries, that’ll be a problem—but there’s nothing I can do about that.”
The Lions may have new faces in key coaching roles, but those changes could actually benefit the team in the long run.
“No, we’re definitely aiming to improve. We’re working to correct what went wrong last year and build on it,” Goff said. “Even if the same offense returned, we’d still look to evolve.” He added, “The new coach has brought his own style and is doing a solid job so far.”
Morton previously served on the Lions’ coaching staff in 2022, contributing to offensive designs that still play a role in their current scheme.
It will be interesting to watch how the Lions’ offense functions without Ben Johnson calling the shots this season.