Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t known for stirring the pot too often. He is excellent at avoiding controversial topics and conducts himself extremely well on stage. I don’t think it’s fair to say he made a mistake on Monday, but we did see a rare moment where he made subtle – and valid – criticisms of the NFL regarding their party policy.

The Lions haven’t held back from celebrating all season, and they’ve gotten creative in the process. They paid tribute to both Allen Iverson and Marshawn Lynch, sang “Dragon Ball Z” with a kamehameha celebration, and went bowling.

Campbell said he has no problem with the players and their celebrations as long as they don’t hurt the team.

“I tell our guys, ‘Hey, as long as you don’t cost us 15 yards.’” Campbell said Monday. “I’m good at whatever they do. So they have fun with it, are creative and like to push the boundaries of whatever that is.”

However, pushing boundaries has gotten the Lions into trouble. Jameson Williams’ crotch grab tribute to Lynch earned him a $19,697 fine for an “obscene gesture.” Jahmyr Gibbs’ taunt on his second touchdown against the Colts cost the team 15 yards. And while Campbell knows the team must follow the rules, he did acknowledge that the league can be a bit hypocritical when it comes to celebrations.

A reporter said the league is allowing more celebrations to take place, which is a good thing for the fans, but Campbell quickly backtracked.

“Well, that depends on what that is, whether the league lets it happen, right?” Campbell said. “They will use whatever they need for the content.”

While Campbell doesn’t elaborate on these thoughts, it’s not difficult to determine what he’s talking about. The league may fine and penalize some of these celebrations, but they have no problem using them to promote the league. Case in point: the cross grab for which Williams was fined? It’s the main thumbnail in the NFL’s official YouTube highlights of that game:

The league has certainly relaxed some of their party policies, but Campbell is right to point out that hypocrisy still exists. Either way, it doesn’t sound like Campbell has any intention of cracking down on his own team’s celebrations.

“I know our guys are having fun with it and I think that’s important.”