Dan Campbell has owned his first season as the head coach of the . No, it hasnt been perfect. In fact, its been the opposite record-wise. Yet, hes taken accountability for the teams struggles.When the team gets beaten up, he owns it. Campbell has been transparent, honest and accountable -- all traits that are admirable in a head coach.This doesnt excuse the losing, though. The Lions, in Campbells first season, are 0-8 entering their bye week. Detroit has put fans through the ringer emotionally, losing Mack Hollins Jersey via last-second kicks and embarra sing blowouts.Campbells flaws have come through as Detroits leader. The first-time head coach has dealt with a series of hiccups throughout the first eight weeks, including a couple of i sues that continue to rear their ugly head.The first one is the struggles with discipline. Detroit has had trouble with penalties, having committed 53 total. The Lions are tied for second in pre-snap penalties with 22, just one behind league leader Tampa Bay.Among these pre-snap penalties is the delay of game, which Detroit has been called for an NFL-leading six times, according to NFLPenalties.com. This is perhaps the penalty of which the most blame can be put on the coach, as it is their responsibility to get the play in on time.Outside of Justin Coleman Jersey the penalties, the offense has been abysmal. The unit has scored 14 touchdowns, eight through the air and six on the ground. In four first halves, the Lions have been held without a touchdown.Campbell cannot take all the blame for the unit, as he and Detroit offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn can only coach what they have on the roster. Of the two, Lynn has drawn the brunt of the criticism for Eric Rowe Jersey his conservative play-calling.Campbell himself has established himself as a gambler. He opened the playbook in a lo s to the Los Angeles Rams, pulling off an onside kick and two fake punts. This gambling hasnt always paid off, however, as the Lions have converted just 38 percent of their fourth-down opportunities.Scroll to ContinueDefensively, the Lions have been scrappy at times and nonchalant at others. The team tends to show up for big games, playing teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the Rams down to the wire. Against Cincinnati and Philadelphia, however, the unit was beaten to a pulp.Again, this is le s of a Campbell problem and more of a roster problem. The unit is devoid of much veteran experience other than linebacker Alex Anzalone. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has done a good job dialing up gameplans in big games like Baltimore and L.A., but the unit has been inconsistent most of the year.On-field product aside, Detroits first-year head coach has mastered the art of unifying the team. The last regime, under Miami Dolphins Polos head coach Matt Patricia, lost the locker room as early as the first game, according to some reports.Under Campbell, the Lions have shown they can fight. In lo ses to Baltimore and Minnesota, Detroit has held late leads before surrendering game-winning field goals. The problem is, as of late, the fight has been hit or mi s.It boils down to consistency. In the first half of the season, Detroit has been two things. Sometimes, its been the scrappy underdog that will battle until the final whistle. Other times, it's been the team that lays Duke Riley Jersey down and accepts the beating.Righting the ship and building consistency should be Campbells two goals heading into the second half. This starts with getting a win and avoiding the franchises second winle s season.Grade: C-