Dan Campbell got a two-word instant message from one of his instructing coaches after the Detroit Lions’ season finisher prevail upon the Tampa Inlet Pirates the week before. Campbell stated on Thursday, “He said, ‘Congratulations, shoes.'” Shoes? “Did you watch the San Francisco vs. Green Bay game the other night?” Campbell asserted. “With all the falls and slips? That is Mentor Parcells, exemplary. He’ll constantly give you some substance.” Last week, in a game at Levi’s Stadium that was marred by rain, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers in an NFC divisional game. From counterfeit teeth to film cuts, his pregame talks are the stuff of legend During the game, both teams’ players struggled to find their feet, and the 49ers switched cleats in the first half due to traction issues. Even though the weather is supposed to be better on Sunday, with a high of around 71 degrees and a low chance of precipitation, Campbell said Parcells’ advice “absolutely” was correct. Parcells, who coached Campbell for the Dallas Cowboys for three seasons, turned down a request for an interview from the Free Press this week. He said he was “a little superstitious” and didn’t want to start doing interviews right away because he was afraid of jinxing the Lions. Campbell had high commendation Thursday for long-term Lions gear chief Tim O’Neill, whose work it will be Sunday to ensure the Lions have the fitting footwear and all fundamental reinforcement choices. Lions watch parties for NFC title game will be ample Campbell stated, “He’s been a rock star at his job for a long time.” “He never gripes, he never groans about anything, he never says we don’t have this. He just wants to be a resource for the players in everything he does, asking, “What can I help you with?” What can I provide?’ The coaches are the same. He simply crushes. He just grinds, so I’m happy for him as well. He puts in the effort, and I’m glad we were able to; it makes all of the hard work feel a little better because it will still be there and you will still need to put in the effort, but it is worth it.” Under Campbell, the Lions went 6-3 in street games this season and have won 10 of their last 14 street games generally speaking. Campbell stated, “If you can win on the road, that means you can handle adversity, the ebbs and flows of the game, and you don’t crack.” “You handle pressure well, thus I feel that is something that we discuss here, the manner in which we practice, the manner in which we get things done, how camp is, all of that. Additionally, I believe it is in your best interest. It doesn’t matter where you are if you can play a certain way on the road and handle a certain amount of pressure.