Dan Campbell Shows Incredible Humility After Beating The Bucs, Unleashes Awesome Locker Room Speech

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was in prime form Sunday night after punching a ticket to the NFC Championship.

Campbell and the Lions took care of business against Baker Mayfield and company 31-23, and a new era is officially underway in Detroit.

After decades of pain and disappointment, the Lions are roaring and four quarters away from a Super Bowl appearance.

Dan Campbell reacts to Detroit making the NFC Championship.

What did the man responsible for the team's rise out of the cellar have to say? He wanted to give the credit to just about everyone else.

Instead of focusing on himself and taking credit - which Campbell 100% deserves - he chose to turn the spotlight on everyone else within the franchise playing a role.

"I got a lot of really, really outstanding people around me, alright, and I'm fortunate. I'm fortunate, and it takes a village," a clearly emotional Campbell told the media.

Watch his full comments below, and send your thoughts to David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Campbell uncorks his latest locker room speech.

What's been one feature Lions fans have watched unfold all season long? Great locker room speeches from the team's head coach.

That didn't change Sunday night. Campbell reminded his players they're "f*cking built" for the exact run the team is on.

How can you claim to be a football fan and not love Dan Campbell? That man is a football man through and through.

As I often note, he literally cries when he talks about gritty football players. He's straight out of central casting for what you'd expect a tough football coach to be.

He believes in the Lions, the team and fans believe in him and Detroit will now play the 49ers for a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Is it dusty in here or is it just me?

Dan Campbell and the Lions are in the NFC Championship against the 49ers. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

I can't wait to see what comes next for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions. Sunday night is going to be electric, and I have no doubt Campbell will deliver. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.