Pride of Detroit
A few months into the season, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is quickly becoming known for his infectious, run-through-a-brick-wall energy on the sidelines.
It’s that type of explosive fire that sets him apart from former DC Aaron Glenn, explains Amik Robertson.
“I think Shep is a little more passionate … He understands me a lot more and he puts high expectations on me,” the cornerback said on a new episode of the St. Brown Podcast.
Amon-Ra asked him about the differences between coaching styles as DC. Robertson said it’s clear Sheppard took quite a bit away from learning under Glenn, but the smaller age gap makes a difference. At 37 years old, Sheppard is the third-youngest defensive coordinator in the NFL.
“Sometimes we feel like our coach is our teammate,” Robertson said. “But of course you know you got to respect him at a different level.”
Sheppard and his guys put on a defensive clinic on “Monday Night Football” this past week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s been in the spotlight in the national NFL media ever since:
And onto the rest of your notes.
Big calls from the victory over the Bucs with Dan Miller, Lomas Brown and T.J. Lang.
Noted angry runner Jahmyr Gibbs back in the spotlight for another powerhouse rushing performance.
FOX 2’s Dan Miller sat down with Jared Goff to big plays of the this past Monday’s game and plans for the bye week.
“How many more times could he handle being rejected? How many more times until he would quit?” The Detroit Free Press’ Jeff Seidel has a great profile on Auburn Hills native Nick Whiteside’s journey to the NFL. ($)
A couple of receipts making the rounds over on X if you’re interested — the last one’s actually a good one.
