The Detroit Grand Prix took to the streets of Belle Isle in Detroit on Saturday, with Lions head coach Dan Campbell serving as the Grand Marshal for the race. It gave Campbell a chance to get his feet wet with the racing community.
It also presented Campbell, who famously donned a racing helmet during a recent press conference, a chance to be around more Lions fans. The one-time Lions tight end has a clear appreciation for the local fan base, both its demands and its suffering.
“I appreciate the people in this community and the fans and I want them to know and everybody to know that I don’t take it lightly and I understand there are expectations that come with this job,” Campbell said via the Free Press. “You can’t just be a guy that everybody likes. You gotta win games, believe me, I know that so but I do appreciate the support that we have. We want to get the pride back in this organization and this team.”
Campbell and his coaching staff wrapped up the team’s mandatory minicamp this week.
