ACCOUNTABILITY: Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell Grades Himself 'F'—Who DESERVES the Blame for 2025?

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🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Detroit Lions close the season with a gritty win over the Chicago Bears, but who’s to blame for falling short of the playoffs? Dan Campbell takes full accountability, grading himself an “F” and sparking discussion on leadership and future coaching moves. Can the Lions restore their fierce identity and overcome inconsistency next year? Matt Dery breaks down key performances—including Aidan Hutchinson’s defensive heroics and Khalif Raymond’s top offensive grade—while previewing offseason changes for the Lions. The episode explores looming roster questions around Amik Robertson and Al-Quadin Muhammad, analyzes the impact of a last-place finish and potential Germany matchup, and teases Brad Holmes’ upcoming press conference. Insights into team depth, schedule strength, and critical coaching hires set the stage for renewed optimism. How will the Lions respond to Campbell’s challenge and mount their comeback in 2026?

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0:00.0	Who's to blame for 2025? Dan Campbell says, put it on him.
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0:28.1	Today is Monday, January 5th.
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0:57.6	A lot to get into today.
0:58.7	Dan Campbell spoke to the media and had some very, very harsh things to say about himself.
1:04.4	You want to talk about taking accountability.
1:07.3	And I want to get into all of that coming up momentarily.
1:09.7	We'll get to the PFF grades, top five and bottom five lions on offensive defense from yesterday's win over the Bears.
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