Dan Campbell wants Lions to be more salty: "Getting a little bit of that edge back"
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions experienced a setback in the 2025 season, prompting head coach Dan Campbell to emphasize attitude over talent for Super Bowl contention in 2026.
- Campbell plans to add more young players who bring effort and competitive "saltiness," similar to the character of players from his early years coaching the team.
- He acknowledges that while talent is important, having gritty, competitive players was key to the Lions' success in 2022 and part of 2023.
- The Lions finished 9-8 last season, a record previously seen as good but now considered disappointing under Campbell's higher standards.
- Campbell believes that by fostering a tougher, more competitive mindset among young players and the team overall, the Lions can improve and contend for a championship next year.
