Kelvin Sheppard will have a great chance for success in his first year as the Lions' defensive coordinator if defensive end Aidan Hutchinson regains the form he had before fracturing his leg in Week Six last season,

The Detroit Lions lost their long-time defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn, to the New York Jets head coaching job this offseason, and in his place, the Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard. This move surprised absolutely nobody.

Kelvin Sheppard said the strength of his defense will be a secondary that features 2 of the NFL's best safeties and a deep CB room