Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, was just dismissed by Sheila Hamp.

Coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions talked earlier this week about how important it has been to him to try and set owner Sheila Hamp straight. Though he wasn’t the most well-liked option during that coaching cycle, Hamp chose Campbell to be the head coach of the Lions a little over three years ago.

Campbell remarked, “I always wanted to prove her correct.” “To take a chance on someone who no one knows about or believes deserves a chance, or whatever it is, is not an easy thing to do. Thus, it is very important to follow your gut, have faith in those around you, and take action. Indeed, it does.

It has been a helpful and mutually beneficial partnership ever since. The squad has ended decades-long droughts as a consequence of the good culture that Campbell has fostered. They have hosted the first (and second) home playoff games at Ford Field in Year 3, hoisted their first division title banner in thirty years, and won more playoff games this season (two) than the team has in the preceding 66 years. He has given the impression that Hamp is a wise, cautious woman.

However, Hamp has also contributed significantly to Campbell’s success. Campbell has frequently referred to Hamp as “one of one,” highlighting her steadfast support in bringing the team anything they need, to both the players and the media. She’s also allowed Campbell the freedom to be who he is, which is the secret to his success.

Campbell remarked, “I don’t feel like I have to be somebody I’m not, and you can’t always do that.” “I can coach with it because you can’t. I am grateful that I am able to do what I need to.

Campbell made sure to give Hamp the credit she deserved when the Lions defeated the Packers in their season-ending victory at Green Bay last year, sending them home without a postseason berth—to many, a clear indication that this team had turned the wheel forever.