Detroit is breaking in new play callers on each side of the ball. In terms of those operations, particularly on offense, with new coordinator John Morton -- from flow of the game to getting plays in swiftly -- Campbell said it went better than he expected out of the gate. However, the struggles between the whistles overshadowed any positives.

Dan Campbell said he plans to start third-year quarterback Hendon Hooker on Friday against Atlanta in the Detroit Lions' second preseason game.

It's a simple statement from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, said before Monday's practice session on the second day of training camp. But it also serves as a permeating mission statement for the 2025 edition of the Detroit Lions.