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<\/p>\nFree agent cornerback expressed he is a big fan of Lions coach Dan Campbell.<\/p>\n
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Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23). \/ Matt Krohn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis was the latest player to publicly express their fondness for head coach Dan Campbell.<\/p>\n
Appearing on the ‘Slightly Decent’ podcast, the 28-year-old cornerback shared why Campbell has emerged as one of the top coaches in the National Football League.<\/p>\n
What may distinguish Campbell from his peers is his level of relatability and accountability he holds all of the players. Davis explained this in his conversation with the host panel, which included former Lion Saivion Smith and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vernon Hargreaves.<\/p>\n
Several members of the Lions’ roster have expressed publicly how Campbell is relatable and willing to share his feelings with the entire team.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe went in the locker room. Bro, he was crying. He was like, \u2018Blame your coach.\u2019 He was really like, ‘Blame your coach. You can blame me. You can blame me,\u2019\u201d Davis said. \u201cHe took full accountability. I have never in my, what, 20 years of playing football have ever had a coach just say, \u2018I lost the game for y\u2019all.\u2019 And there\u2019s plenty of other plays guys could\u2019ve made.\u201d<\/p>\n
Throughout Campbell’s tenure in Motown, he has not shied away from accepting blame when the team does not execute as well as expected.<\/p>\n
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What has made the popular head coach a figure many players want to compete hard for is his authenticity and willingness to praise players when they perform out on the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cDan, he\u2019s the type to talk to you damn near every day — at practice, just walking through the locker room. He literally sat me down and done did this a couple times during the season (where) I had a good game, and he\u2019d come up to me like, \u2018Boy, you\u2019re playing your ass off.\u2019 He\u2019ll just say that to you,” Davis expressed. “After the game like, \u2018Boy, you\u2019re more than just a cover corner. You\u2019re physical, too!\u2019 And he\u2019ll say that in front of the whole team. He\u2019ll praise you in front of the whole team. That\u2019s the first time a coach has ever did that.”<\/p>\n
Several behind the scenes videos have emerged highlighting what the popular head coach looks for in players. One featured Campbell, when the team was being defeated soundly by the Ravens, praising wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown for blocking down the field late in a contest the Lions were not going to win.<\/p>\n
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Davis expressed not all coaches are willing to highlight under-the-radar efforts of players in front of the entire team during meetings.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd not just for me, for other players. And he highlights, \u2018This guy is going crazy.\u2019 St. Brown blocking. St. Brown will block the s**t out of somebody, but that\u2019s something that will go under the radar. Everybody ain\u2019t glorifying that,” said Davis. “But he\u2019s glorifying that in front of the team like, \u2018This is what I\u2019m talking about!\u2019 So you know when you\u2019re doing s**t, he watches everything. But, he\u2019ll also give you your flowers, too. A lot of coaches, they don\u2019t do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
The veteran defensive back may eventually end up returning in free agency, due to his admiration for Campbell.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe a real one. He\u2019s my favorite head coach. I ain\u2019t gonna lie, that I done played for,\u201d Davis expressed. \u201cThat\u2019s why I was out there trying to break my jaw for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
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