The Detroit Lions' head coach, Dan Campbell, has faced criticism for his aggressive fourth-down decisions in the game against the San Francisco 49ers. Some analysts and fans have questioned his choices, particularly going for it on fourth down in field goal range. Campbell admitted to making mistakes, with some defending his decisions and others calling for his firing. The team's loss has sparked discussions about the impact on their future and the potential consequences of Campbell's coaching decisions.
Me, Forever a Dan Campbell stan https://t.co/HtFQQeHzyc
It’s not just Dan Campbell. Check out these numbers. NFL 4th down aggressiveness is here to stay so I dove into the positives & the questions including the Lions choices in my latest for @The33rdTeamFB: https://t.co/LwAVBxgLkt https://t.co/P4akuis7jN
.@89JonesNTAF reaction to Dan Campbell's comments "I appreciate the honesty coach but you lost the game for us." https://t.co/v0KBN4QeX2
My take on the @Lions' fourth-down decision-making in here too. https://t.co/hMvjtuqik3
🗣️ @Espngreeny is doubling down that Dan Campbell blew his team’s chances of making their first @SuperBowl. #SBLVIII https://t.co/3movK2gtyM https://t.co/Nn433wSdfi
The Lions thought they were good enough. They believed they were good enough. They looked good enough. Their efforts weren’t. It’s starting to sink in, writes @colton_pouncy. Now, it's about what comes next. How will they let this loss affect them? https://t.co/ExIFzosIcf https://t.co/6d9IYBvfLE
Context, via Fox Sports research, on the Lions 4th and 2 yards or less this season . Campbell’s Lions had gotten 9 straight conversions in that scenario https://t.co/EKej2lCXY6
Dan Campbell proving that true leadership is attractive https://t.co/HzF5aAcpBm
I repeat. I like when teams go for it on fourth down. Not all the time. Lions should not have gone for it on fourth time at that point in game. That’s all I’m saying.
You are able to make flawless decisions under uncertainty based on vibes and your gut and momentum? Congratulations! Dan Campbell unfortunately doesn’t have your superpower. His 4th-down calls are not why the Lions lost that game. @ringernfl @ringer https://t.co/ZfuQofsv5R
NONE of the “models” calculate momentum and circumstance into the equation. NONE of the “models” calculate the Lions trying to make their 1st SB ever UP 14 points midway thru the 3rd Q and can go up 3 scores. Analytics is valuable information BUT if it’s the “final say”…. 👎🏼 https://t.co/v2bQFvhCUX
Me 🤝 Dan Campbell https://t.co/5y8aiGZ4RV
Tom Brady says entire Lions team is responsible for NFC Championship loss to 49ers https://t.co/mJZCNEjvCE
Dan Campbell wants one decision back from Lions’ NFC Championship game implosion https://t.co/MsFYa9o8tS https://t.co/QfVm1Phzvf
Dan Campbell admits error on Lions' third-and-goal run, burnt timeout in final possession of loss to 49ers https://t.co/UjWcLF8Qd8 https://t.co/FH96GYoy50
I agree with this take too. Josh Reynolds 2 drops, Vildor missed INT/not batting it down and Gibbs fumble were the killers for DET. Campbell’s biggest mistake was the run on 3rd at GL & taking a timeout, wasting fact they had held onto all 3 of them. Can’t run there. https://t.co/WwzRgtIvWh
Sunday's loss was crushing, and the path to get back won't be easy. Here's what the Lions have ahead https://t.co/v9M3KWZtFZ via @freep
Dan Campbell on that third-and-1 run/timeout sequence late in the 4th quarter: 'I gambled and lost' ... Probably would have been a David Montgomery TD, for what it's worth, if he gets a block from Jameson Williams at the line https://t.co/uSbz9P7ypF via @freep
Campbell and Lions were stopped 3 times all season 4th and 3 inside opponent territory. It was their version of tush push Happened 2 times Sunday—but the decisions I agreed with https://t.co/ILSbuyRU88
"Eyes are open" Dan Campbell shared some incredibly sobering comments about the Lions blowing a 17-point lead to the 49ers. His honesty is refreshing. WATCH: https://t.co/ZceoP9K69n https://t.co/2RRUNkRs3O
Why Dan Campbell's post-game press conference revelation was wrong https://t.co/vvijCPdgkh
Dan Campbell admits mistake in third-and-goal run that led to wasting a timeout. https://t.co/Fn7utSiwTS
Rob Parker @robparkerMLBbro wants to fire Dan Campbell for his mistakes on Sunday. That’s absolutely ridiculous! https://t.co/o3g2LmDxrG
For the Dan Campbell defenders, he showed he was capable of playing it smart facing 4th and goal from the 2 just before halftime. No need to make excuses for his bad 4th-down decisions in the second half. He had it in him to make the right call. https://t.co/OgCD1g82JG
No big issue with @lions Campbell going for it on 4th-and-3 from SF 30 with 7:30 left, down 27-24 cuz @49ers offense was rolling, so he wanted lead. But going on 4th-and-2 from SF 28, up 24-10 with 7 minutes left in 3Q was foolish, given SF had only 3 more possessions.
Dan Campbell spoke on his late-game decisions. https://t.co/J0sUMrLRoP
The anatomy of Detroit Lions' 'catastrophe' of a loss; Frank Ragnow contemplating future https://t.co/uSbz9P7ypF via @freep
Dan Campbell should have kicked field goals last night. But at least that’s debatable. The game ended when he ran the ball on third down and had to use a timeout. Indefensibly bad coaching decision there: https://t.co/jQIXEQ0qcD
Dan Campbell helped revive the Detroit Lions, but did he cost them a trip to the Super Bowl? @ClayTravis https://t.co/96GCf7N1RZ
The Lions and Dan Campbell reflect on loss to 49ers - he compared it to a catastrophe - and take a bit of a glimpse into the future. See https://t.co/a415Suqgkn https://t.co/1WZj1P8QNN
Social media torched Dan Campbell for his blatant refusal to kick field goals on Sunday. And @dandakich isn't letting him off the hook, either. "He made a career-changing mistake." VIDEO: https://t.co/JCCSaXyDin https://t.co/T7KlM3p6hw
Detroit fans, this one is for you. Do you think Dan Campbell was too aggressive on 4th down in the Lions' game against the 49ers? SOUND OFF below or call our number to let us know your thoughts. https://t.co/c76z5RPcTR
KEY QUESTIONS: What's next for Lions after loss to 49ers? https://t.co/VPIJl8d89o
Dan Campbell was right to go for it https://t.co/r9UpcZOD57
Did Dan Campbell cost Lions the game? "The fact that we're even asking this question means that a big slice of this blame pie has to go to Dan Campbell." — @JoyTaylorTalks https://t.co/eVThERxqRk
Jay Gruden on Dan Campbell going for two 4th downs in FG range: "I don't know what's wrong with three points nowadays." Said he thought the first 4th-and-2 attempt was a bad decision. Didn't have as much issue with the 4th-and-3 while down 3 points later.