Detroit Lions Jack Campbell embraces Northern Savages nickname given by Dan Campbell.
defense has drawn a significant amount of praise for their ability to just keep moving forward, despite losing 13 players to the injured reserve list.
"We talked about it, what we were going to need going in, the style that we needed to play with, and we wanted that defense to just cut it loose, just go play," said, following Detroit's 34-31 victory against Green Bay. "Effort, finish, and man they did that. God, they did that. Hell of a job by AG, and those guys just laid it on the line. We call them the northern savages, they just roll right in the door, and they’re in the game. It’s a hell of a job.
"We really are. You've just got a bunch of guys who are just out there flying around and having fun, so I'm going to keep going with the Northern Savage thing. I think that thing is sick," said. "You've just got a bunch of hungry guys out there who are always looking to improve and just love the game of football."
The former first round draft pick has filled in admirably for the injured Alex Anzalone. Campbell indicated he wanted to discuss printing shirts with the nickname and needed to talk to safety Kerby Joseph, who has been flaunting. "Again, you get guys who have been here for, like, literally three days, and they do a hell of a job. I think it's just sick."John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013.
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