We haven’t seen a lot of Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp since she took over the team in 2020, but after the team’s emotional win over the Miami Dolphins, she wanted to speak to the team.
It’s been an indescribable week for the Lions. The first half was spent processing their emotions after watching team captain Jack Campbell lie motionless on the Ford Field turf. As the team continued to receive more and more positive updates on Campbell’s condition, the focus shifted back to football and preparing
for a gritty Miami Dolphins team. The rallying cry for the week was to prepare and play as Jack Campbell would—with ruthless devotion and an unstoppable work ethic.
After Detroit’s 19-9 victory over the Dolphins, Lions management wanted to commend the players for persevering through the arduous week.
“I’m so proud of you guys. I am unbelievably proud,” coach Dan Campbell said. “For the week that we had, to be able to come in here and finish the way that we finished against a hung, young team. I’m very proud of you. I really am, man. I love this team. It was built for a reason. The guys that are in this room, you’re in here for a reason—and of course, football players. But it’s what you’re freakin’ made of, men. It’s important.”
Campbell then gave the game ball to Jack Campbell.
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard also offered some thoughts.
“Nothing about this year has been easy, but leaning on y’all, man? It’s why I wake up every day,” Sheppard said. “It’s why I enjoy that drive to work every day, man. Serving y’all. And offensive guys? Listen, I’d be remiss not to mention y’all, man. How many times y’all [expletive] tapped me during that trial and told me you got me? Well, it was my turn to have y’all. ”
Then Hamp stepped up to deliver a similar message.
“I just want to say how incredibly proud I am of everyone in this room, ” Hamp said. “All you players and the coaches. This has been a hugely emotional week. You all hung together, stuck together, leaned on each other. And look what we did. We won. It was great. I’m so proud of you all.
“I saw Jack a couple days ago, and he was worried about all of you. Well, I know he’s not now. I know he’s as proud of you as I am. So, awesome job. Congratulations. We’re all proud of you and with you.”
Watch the entire post-game locker room video below:
