Lions supporters are excited by Dan Campbell’s response to the “imminent trade” question.
As the NFL trade deadline draws closer, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stoked rumors of a possible deal on Monday. Campbell was asked if he anticipated any significant trade-related developments in the next day at a recent press conference.
Campbell’s response was succinct but tantalizingly vague: “Yeah, could be.” “No, seriously,” he added when the reporter asked him to clarify.
As he hopped up and down, Campbell doubled down with another “Could be,” adding to the interest of both NFL commentators and Lions supporters.
There was a lot of space for conjecture given Campbell’s evasive response. The Lions are definitely in the running for the NFC North championship after having a successful season so far. Campbell’s remarks imply that Detroit may be actively seeking more players to bolster the roster in preparation for a postseason run, given the ailments plaguing important positions, especially on defense.
A significant deal might increase Detroit’s prospects of making a deep postseason run as the team continues to face tough competition. In order to assist cover for standout edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson’s injury, defensive line and edge players have been believed to be on the Lions’ radar. Now, fans are anxiously awaiting word on whether Campbell’s “might be” remark will result in a significant announcement.