The Detroit Lions just walked into Baltimore’s house, got their revenge for a 2023 beating that ended 38-6, and stuffed a Super Bowl hopeful with a statement 38-30 victory. But instead of an eruption of cheers and Gatorade showers, the man at the helm, Dan Campbell, delivered a warning.

But to hear Campbell tell it, the win was just a byproduct of something deeper, a philosophy he’s been preaching since day one. “I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again,” he began, his voice a low rumble . “Our hardest workers are our best players.” It’s not lip service , he insisted. “ It’s not fake. It’s not… Our best players are our hardest workers. Go out and watch them practice. And it’s like that every day.”

“And so…” Campbell’s voice carried, the warning hanging in the air. “

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