LISTEN LIVE

Is Dan Campbell the Next Parcells? Albert Breer Weighs In

On Toucher & Hardy this morning, the team broke down Dan Campbell’s aggressive play-calling during the Lions’ thrilling win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. The spotlight was on…

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

On Toucher & Hardy this morning, the team broke down Dan Campbell’s aggressive play-calling during the Lions’ thrilling win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. The spotlight was on Campbell’s gutsy decision to go for it on fourth-and-inches late in the game instead of kicking a field goal for the lead.

Albert Breer and Paul Perillo dove into Campbell’s strategy, emphasizing how it reflects both trust and necessity. Campbell put his faith in the Lions’ offensive line—widely considered the best in the NFL—and recognized the limits of a defense riddled with injuries. With 13 players on injured reserve, Campbell likely didn’t want to risk giving the Packers another shot on offense.

WATCH HERE:

Perillo supported the move, calling it a calculated gamble. While some might see it as risky, he argued the decision made sense. Campbell bet on his best unit to get the job done and avoid putting pressure on his depleted defense.

Breer compared Campbell’s coaching style to Bill Parcells, known for taking similar risks. He pointed out that Campbell’s approach works now, but in the playoffs, where mistakes can be costly, this strategy could backfire. Even so, the group agreed that these bold moves are a big part of the Lions’ identity as a tough, physical team.

The definitive list of places to get a roast beef sandwich in Massachusetts

(Editor's note: This article has been update from the original.)

In Massachusetts, specifically and especially in the North Shore, roast beef sandwiches are deeply ingrained in the culture. The options are abundant when it comes to toppings. Whether you prefer yours with cheese and slathered in barbecue sauce (3-way) or with nothing at all. When you’re looking for a hearty and robust sandwich, the North Shore has it locked down.

Modern Butcher

NNB Rating: 9.7
Address: 36 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
Contact: (978) 750-9829
Web: https://themodernbutchershop.com/

Bella's North Andover

NNB Rating: 9.6

Address: 1211 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845

Londi's North Andover

Rating: 9.4

Address: 350 Winthrop Ave, North Andover, MA 01845

Pete's Woburn

Rating: 9.3

Address: 100 A Winn St, Woburn, MA 01801

Anthony's Tewksbury

Rating: 9.03

Address: 1921 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876

George & Leon's Maine

Rating: 9.01

Address: 9 Cumberland St, Westbrook, ME 04092

Tessi's Tewksbury

Rating: 8.98

Address: 910 Andover St, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Contact: (978) 851-8700

110 Bradford

Rating: 8.995

Address: 691 S Main St, Haverhill, MA 01835

Hap's Portsmouth NH

Rating: 8.95

Address: 2222 Lafayette Rd Unit A, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Contact: (603) 373-8455

Tostimo's Seabrook

Rating: 8.91

Address: 380 Lafayette Rd #6, Seabrook, NH 03874

Geo's Amesbury

Rating: 8.88

Address: 143 Elm St, Amesbury, MA 01913

Contact: (978) 834-5902

Anthony's Methuen

Rating: 8.86

Address: 1111 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844

Niki's North Andover

Rating: 8.73

Address: 208 Sutton St, North Andover, MA 01845

110 Amesbury

Rating: 8.729

Address: 66 1/2 Haverhill Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913

Anthony's Reading

Rating: 8.67

Address: 216 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Jamie's

Rating: 8.66

Address: 44 Margin St, Peabody, MA 01960

Rizzo’s Lowell

Rating: 8.6

Address: 131 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852

Rizzo's Salem

Rating: 8.46

Address: 7 Paradise Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Rockport House of Pizza

Rating: 8.49

Address: 19 Broadway Ave, Rockport, MA 01966

Zeno's

Rating: 8.38

Address: 40 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Contact: (978) 312-1497

Supreme Danvers

Address: 18 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923

Ramzi's Peabody

Address: 139 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA 01960

Nick's Pizza Beverly

Address: Address: 207 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915

Contact: (978) 720-8972

Atha's Peabody

Address: 10 Sylvan St, Peabody, MA 01960

Contact: (978) 536-9915

Beefie Boys Truck

Address: The road

Mark's Wellesley

Address: 12c Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

COMPLETE LIST OF PLACES TO SCORE A BEEF:

              Nick Gemelli, the wizard behind the scenes at Toucher & Hardy and a maestro on 985thesportshub.com, kicked off his radio escapade back in 2007 as an intern for Toucher & Rich on WBCN. After navigating through WFNX and the Boston Phoenix, he made a triumphant return to the show in 2016. Hailing from Marshfield but currently holding it down in Tewksbury, Nick’s radio journey is as dynamic as his Twitter feed. Nick writes about what happens on the Toucher & Hardy Show and Boston area lifestyle content.