Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t known for stirring the pot all that often. He is excellent at avoiding controversial topics and excels at the podium. I don’t think it’s fair to say he made a mistake on Monday, but we saw a rare moment in which he leveled subtle – and valid – criticism of the NFL over its celebration policy.

The Lions haven’t shied away from celebrating all season and have gotten creative in doing so. They paid homage to Allen Iverson and Marshawn Lynch, celebrated “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 everything they do. So they have fun with it, they’re creative and they love pushing the boundaries of whatever that is.”

However, pushing the boundaries has gotten the Lions into some trouble. Jameson Williams’ crotch-grabbing 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 has to play by the rules, he acknowledged the league can be a bit hypocritical about celebrations.

A reporter said the league was allowing more celebrations, which was a good thing for fans, but Campbell quickly countered.

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

Although Campbell doesn’t elaborate on these ideas, it’s not hard to figure out what he’s talking about. The league may impose fines and penalties for some of these celebrations, but it has no problem using them to promote the league. Case in point: The crotch grab that Williams was fined for? It is the leading thumbnail in the NFL’s official YouTube highlights for this game:

The league has certainly relaxed some of its celebration rules, but Campbell is right to point out that hypocrisy still exists. Regardless, it doesn’t sound like Campbell has any intention of stopping his own team’s celebration.

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