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.
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:
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