USA Today
New Lions defense coordinator Aaron Glenn was not impressed with the way the defense he inherited played last year.
Glenn said he sees a group of players who have the potential to play much better than they did when he watches the Lions’ 2020 season film – if they get better coaching.
“You have a group of athletes that you coach. Tell them what to do, ”Glenn said.
Glenn said he and head coach Dan Campbell agree that the Lions’ defense in 2020 looks confused.
“When you look at the players, I think Dan said it, that the players looked confused, I think with no confidence,” Glenn said. ‘What we need to do is change the narrative of their thinking so that they can play with confidence and play fast. What we as staff are going to do is our number 1 task, to get the players to play fast, to make them confident and let the guys let it go. We did not think much about it. We just want the guys to understand, ‘What’s my job? Where should my eyes be, coach? And what do I do? And they’re going to go there and play fast and play with confidence. ”
It’s not exactly a clear endorsement of the coaching of former head coach Matt Patricia and his staff, but it’s an indication that Glenn does not think he has as long a rebuilding effort as some would think. Glenn believes the Lions can be a better team, and it’s his job to provide better coaching.