Dan Campbell Fires Back at Mike Valenti’s Lions Claim
Lions head coach Dan Campbell responds to Mike Valenti’s report about tension with Brad Holmes and shuts it down.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is pushing back on a growing narrative about tension inside the organization. That narrative started when Mike Valenti made a comment on 97. 1 The Ticket that quickly gained traction among fans.
Here’s exactly what Valenti said: “Well, I’ll answer your question this way. And I’m not being coy, but I’m also not in the business of burning people. Someone who covers the team told me that this was the first offseason there are definite differences of opinions in roster construction between Dan and Brad.
” That quote sparked speculation that Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes were not aligned for the first time. Campbell just addressed it, and didn’t hesitate. Campbell: “We’re Golden” Speaking at a Crain’s Detroit luncheon, Campbell dismissed the report entirely.
“Brad and myself do everything together,” Campbell said , per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “And despite what’s been out there, that’s a bunch of … listen, we’re golden, man. ” That’s a strong rebuttal.