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Podcast: Reaction to First Lions Coordinator Interviews

New Lone Wolves podcast discusses new coordinators, is Myles Garrett final piece?

John Maakaron

Detroit Lions coach Kelvin Sheppard assist as Florida linebacker Jeremiah Moon (LB26) goes through Combine drills
Detroit Lions coach Kelvin Sheppard assist as Florida linebacker Jeremiah Moon (LB26) goes through Combine drills / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Both Detroit Lions coordinators had their first opportunity to speak publicly after being named to their new positions.

Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton both spoke to Fox-2 ahead of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Both were asked about what supporters can expect from their respective units and both shared a glimpse of what their vision was for the future of the Lions.

With the Super Bowl being the ultimate goal, Detroit is entering the upcoming season with a revamped coaching staff, which was recently finalized. Dan Campbell is continuing to stack the coaching staff with former NFL players and coaches who have experience at the collegiate level.

“I thought both did a really good job. I think that both of them are motivated, that was the clear thing that came across to me, both of them are motivated, albeit for different reasons. Kelvin Sheppard wants to prove all the people that supported him and helped him get where he is right," said co-host Christian Booher. "He loves Detroit, he loves working for Dan Campbell, so it’s gonna be exciting to see him as the pilot of that defense."

Sheppard has the benefit of already being on the staff for the past few years and being mentored by New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

Morton spent one year in Detroit and was integral in the formation of the offense Campbell's squad currently runs. Despite his time spent with the Jets as their offensive coordinator not ending well, the experienced coach has familiarity with Jared Goff and how the offense is expected to operate.

"For John Morton, he has been a coordinator previously, he did it for a year with the Jets and he struggled. The results were what they were, and he’s coming back home to Michigan and he helped install the offense when he was on staff a couple years ago," said Booher. "For him, that motivating factor is to bring a championship to his home state. As a local product, he has a a lot of motivation to go out there and help the Lions finish the job.”

The latest 'Lone Wolves' podcast also recaps the videoconference of NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, is Myles Garrett the final piece of the puzzle for the Lions to eventually win a Super Bowl.

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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