Campbell’s Contact Philosophy | Detroit Lions News

Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions are shaking up training camp with full-contact, live tackling drills — a bold move that sets them apart from most NFL teams. While critics and even ownership question the risk, Campbell insists it’s essential to simulate real-game intensity, especially for players who rarely get live reps in preseason. Drawing from Sean Payton’s playbook and his own belief that physicality must mirror game demands, Campbell is willing to take the hit — both literally and figuratively — to ensure his team’s readiness for the brutal regular season and playoffs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0760ebd67d8eb8f