Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions has received a lot of criticism for some of his second-half decisions in the NFC championship game. But it’s safe to say Lions right tackle Penei Sewell will not be one of his critics anytime soon.
Sewell adamantly defended his coach to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard during an event in Orlando, Florida on February 3.
“I don’t agree with any criticism towards Coach [Dan Campbell]. I’ve got his back until the end,” Sewell told Woodyard. “If he tells me to jump off a cliff with him, I’m right next to him.
“I’m so serious. So, whatever he says, whatever he calls, we’ve just got to execute. So, that’s on us really. That’s my guy.”
Sewell was referencing the two fourth-down conversions the Lions failed to execute in the third and fourth quarters against the San Francisco 49ers. Both attempts were with 2 or 3 yards to go, but the Lions also had the option to kick field goals between 45-49 yards.
Both fourth-down tries resulted in a turnover on downs, which helped fuel 27 straight San Francisco points.
The Lions lost the NFC championship game 34-31. They led by 17 points at halftime.
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