Over the weekend, the LSU Tigers opted to fire Brian Kelly after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped them to 5-3 on the season. The LSU opening is now considered one of the biggest head coach vacancies in college football, and many are speculating on the best candidates to fill the job.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has enjoyed the echosystem created by the team's front office and coaching staff. He is able to focus every week on creating game plans and putting his defense in the best position to succeed. With the trade deadline looming, a new player added on defense could alter, enhance plans moving forward.

Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard said his team's backup defensive backs played well enough against the Buccaneers they could push for more playing time.