You have to go back to the beginning here. You have to go back to Dan Campbells opening press conference a few years ago when he was named as something of a surprise choice to coach the Detroit Lions.
The Lions, put simply, are likable and relatable. They represent the hunger and humility of the city in which they play.
These Lions are embraceable. Dan Campbell is a larger-than-life caricature with a swashbuckling, say-whatever-is-on-his-mind stream of consciousness.
A data scientist and self-proclaimed NFL nerd, Aaron Schatz is the founder of DVOA and one of 50 voters for the NFL awards.