Lions’ Campbell not interested in Texas A&M job

• Eric Woodyard, ESPNNov 17, 2023, 12:11 PM ET

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ALLEN PARK, Mich.– With the 7-2 Detroit Lions off to their finest start considering that 2014, coach Dan Campbell has no interest in leaping ship, not even for his alma mater Texas A&M.

When the Aggies fired Jimbo Fisher on Nov. 12, Campbell said he “possibly” was approached for the head-coaching position, however he has no interest in assisting the school in that role as he’s comfortable in his current position.

“Maybe. However that’s all excellent. Certainly, I understand some people there and I love my school,” Campbell said during Friday’s practice. “That’s my university and I wish to do anything I can to help them but coach for them. So, and I’ll do that.”

Campbell has the Lions atop the NFC North division standings in his third season as coach.In college, he

starred for the Aggies as a four-year letterman from 1995 to ’98, while majoring in agricultural development.Although he has no interest in coaching A&M, he recommended picking a candidate who is familiar with the program and is enthusiastic about the professional athletes.”Look, I do not want to get into all that,” he said.”Definitely, the hire is necessary, and it needs to be somebody that understands the state of Texas, comprehends the history of Texas A&M and can interact with young people and develop them. I believe that’s where it begins. Strong leadership. “Detroit will host the

Chicago Bears on Sunday with a chance to secure their best 10-game start given that 1962.