Dan Campbell expresses desire for sideline monitors during games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

After the Detroit Lions' preseason opener on August 16, head coach Dan Campbell voiced a wish for coaches to have monitors on the sidelines. He noted that unlike reporters and fans, coaches only see the action on the field without the benefit of television angles. Campbell believes access to a monitor could help coaches observe important nuances of the game. Currently, while decisions like throwing a challenge flag often rely on stadium big screens, Campbell noted that coaches don't always have the same visual perspective.
- •Dan Campbell commented on game viewing limitations for coaches
- •He desires monitors to see more angles during games
- •Currently, coaches do not have access to TV feeds on the sidelines
- •Decisions often rely on stadium displays or booth calls
- •The Lions opened the preseason on August 16
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell wishes coaches had monitors on the sideline
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