Sean Payton gave Dan Campbell a job as a player and a coach, but couldn’t get him a Super Bowl ring.

While the Lions have seemingly exploded onto the NFL scene in dominating fashion, the reality is that momentum has been building in Detroit for years.

Dan Campbell hopes to be happy on Thanksgiving for the first time in four years. The Detroit Lions have dropped seven straight on the holiday, including three in a row with Campbell, and the coach said losing takes a toll on family gatherings after the game.

Dan Campbell spent 5 years as an assistant with the New Orleans Saints and won 4 division championships before becoming Detroit Lions coach in 2021.