Will the Detroit Lions Become the Next ‘NFL Dynasty?’
There are a handful of teams that are simply an NFL Dynasty. Teams such as the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have won the most Super Bowls over the years. But, times are changing. There’s a new wave of teams that are getting lots of attention and winning games. So, which team will become the next NFL dynasty?
Are the Detroit Lions on Target to Be the Next ‘NFL Dynasty’
BleacherReport.com has a new feature out taking a crack at which teams could be among the next NFL Dynasty teams. Let’s get No. 1 out of the way. I’m actually shocked. First of all, this team is already a dynasty of sorts. To me, an article such as this should picked teams that haven’t had consistent success over the years as being teams that could become the next dynasty. But, writer and NFL expert Kristopher Knox puts the San Francisco 49ers as the team with the next chance of being the next dynasty. Hey, I’m an NFL expert, too, and have my own NFL podcast. But, even if I don’t agree with his No. 1 pick, I have to say that I agree with most of the other choices. So, he has the 49ers as No. 1, but does admit that, “The 49ers are potentially closer to the end of their window than any other team on this list,” because they’re likely to be $23.4 million over the cap in the next offseason and have an aging roster. But, he puts them at the top of the tally because they were already one win away from a Super Bowl, and he thinks that could happen again soon. He also has a lot of faith in young quarterback Brock Purdy to help the franchise for the next decade.
No. 2 on the tally is a team I would have chosen, too: the Detroit Lions. Obviously, I’m here in Detroit, and they’re my team. But, even aside from my love for the team, I think they’re on target to be the next NFL dynasty. In the article, Knox gives head coach Dan Campbell props for really changing the team’s culture since he took over in 2021. He notes that “On paper, the Lions have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and they locked up key players like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell this offseason.” He adds, and this is important, that Detroit has managed all of this without impacting cap flexibility. He also notes that the Lions have a good mix of young and veteran talent. Finally, because of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott being a free agent in 2025 and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford getting past his mid-30s, “the Lions are better poised than either of those teams to be the NFC’s next dynasty,” he adds. I love it. Looking further down on the tally, the Houston Texans are No. 3 and the Philadelphia Eagles are No. 4. Finally, and this one pains me, but the Green Bay Packers are No. 5. Contact me with your thoughts.
Detroit Lions: 10 Totally Hilarious Things Dan Campbell Has Said
Dan Campbell quotes
This quote he said back before the Lions’ open practice at Ford field in 2022. “We are fricking starving … so the hyenas better get out of the way.” ViaDan Campbell to the fans before the Lions’ open practice at Ford field: “We are fricking starving … so the hyenas better get out of the way.”
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Dan Campbell wanted a “pet lion” at practice. OMgosh.
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Dan Campbell wants to have a actual pet lion who follows him around this year at the team facilty, and he would feed him arm to it for a superbowl. Football guy @PardonMyTake pic.twitter.com/6bPjVzdvXG
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, Campbell said he asked for a pet lion at practice.“I’ll tell you what I would really love to do, just in general,” he said. “I’ve talked to (Lions owner) Sheila (Ford Hamp) about this. I don’t think we’re going to be able to do it, but I would love to literally just have a pet lion. Just a legit pet lion on a chain — a big-a** chain. And he just, he really is my pet. We just walk around the building, we go out to practice, we’re in 7-on-7, we’re behind the kicker when he’s kicking. We’re just … there we are.”
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of a preseason game at Ford Field on August 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
I’m all for a good analogy. But this one is a bit much for me. But, hey, I’m not a football player. Talk the talk, and walk the walk, right? Here’s Dan Campbell’s toilet paper pep talk. The quote is from July 2, 2021, talking about practice in a press conference via
New @Lions HC Dan Campbell: "I told (the players), honestly, day one, I said, 'Look, I'm not carrying your toilet paper around. I'm not gonna wipe your butt. You're gonna wipe your own butt. You handle it and I'll treat you like men until you prove otherwise.'" More to come soon.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 2, 2021
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.“I told them, honestly, Day 1, I said, ‘Look, I’m not carrying your toilet paper around. I’m not gonna wipe your butt. You’re gonna wipe your own butt. You handle it and I’ll treat you like men until you prove otherwise.”
ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN – JULY 28: Detroit Lions head football coach Dan Campbell speaks with the media before the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 28, 2021 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Who doesn’t remember the praying mantis comment? Dan Campbell said regarding Josh Reynolds, “He’s slippery man. I call him the praying mantis. He’s the spider of death. There’s something about him. Fricking serpent.” This is via
Dan Campbell on Josh Reynolds: "He’s slippery man. I call him the praying mantis. He’s the spider of death. There’s something about him. Fricking serpent."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) July 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches his team during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
I don’t get this quote at all. But, hey, it’s working, so keep these quotes coming, Dan!
“We’ll tread water as long as it takes to f***ing bury you.” This was said in August 2022 via
“We’ll tread water as long as it takes to fucking bury you.”
I have zero clue what this means but, by God, it’s beautiful. pic.twitter.com/xHVqazuEFQ
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) August 4, 2022
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 19: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on from the side line during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on December 19, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Here’s another one I don’t get. It’s from “Hard Knocks” in 2022. “It doesn’t matter if you have one a**-cheek and three toes, I will beat your a**.” Okay.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
“I swear to God, I’m not a lunatic.” This was another quote from “Hard Knocks.” Dan, honestly, anyone who is going to head up the Detroit Lions and shoot for the Super Bowl has got to be a lunatic- the best kind. It’s okay. Embrace it.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Here’s another quote from “Hard Knocks.” Campbell says, “There is no light at the end of the tunnel. There is no light. There’s a song Metallica has, ‘No Leaf Clover,’ and it says, ‘Man, when it comes to the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, it’s just a freight train coming your way.'” I’m not crying, you are.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 04: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on December 04, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
“You grade them off the tape, you don’t grade off somebody out here in pajamas,” via
"You grade them off the tape, you don’t grade off somebody out here in pajamas."
Lions coach Dan Campbell isn't too worried about a player's 40 time at the NFL Combine. pic.twitter.com/4C7xf67Ty9
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 2, 2023
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. This is in regards to not liking the often misleading evaluations from the Scouting Combine.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
This one wasn’t just a quote, but imagry, too. It went viral last year. It’s the moment that Dan Campbell went on “Hard Knocks” and shook out a pair of pants. “This last bit of losing has got to get outta here.” Via the
"This last bit of losing has got to get outta here." 😤
📺: #HardKnocks with the @Lions airs tonight 10pm ET on @HBOMax pic.twitter.com/5fyllUFChM
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
