Kelvin Sheppard: Questions About Lions' Defense Are 'Ultra Disrespectful'
Sheppard said Detroit’s blitzes were the right calls after Bryce Young completed 7 of 8 passes against them when pressured.
- On Thursday, Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard rejected the notion that the offense must carry the team, describing that framing as "ultra disrespectful."
- The Detroit Lions defense currently ranks last in the NFL, allowing 423.8 yards per game and 304 passing yards per game while ranking 31st in points allowed.
- While praising the D-line's performance, Sheppard noted the secondary has failed to complement them and believes the unit's issues can be rectified with "violence," which he says "overcomes a lot of things."
- Defensive tackle Alim McNeil emphasized the need for better communication, while he and Aidan Hutchinson have registered 6.5 sacks together focusing on creating chaos in the backfield.
- The Lions prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, with Sheppard hoping the potential return of safety Brian Branch will boost the secondary.
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Kelvin Sheppard: Questions about Lions' defense are 'ultra disrespectful'
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spent Thursday rejecting the idea that quarterback Jared Goff and the offense have to prop up his unit, describing that framing as “ultra disrespectful.” Four games in, the numbers are difficult to argue around. Detroit is allowing 423.8 yards per game, the highest figure in the league, and 304 …
Lions Defensive Coordinator Goes Viral For Weird Press Conference
If you’ve ever wondered why coaches speak primarily in coach-speak, this post is for you. Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard just gave one of the most bizarre press conference answers I’ve ever seen or heard. If you’ve watched as many Matt Eberflus press conferences as I have, you know what bizarre looks and sounds like when things go off the rails. But rather than deliver a more lengthy intro, here it is: Kelvin Sheppard on the…
Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Says It's 'Ultra Disrespectful' That People Are Criticizing His Terrible Defense
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on the sideline during the first half against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. When the Detroit Lions lost former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets, they opted to look internally, replacing him with former linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard. The early returns were not great, as Sheppard’s defense ranked 22nd in points per gam…
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