Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is speaking out about the departure of his position coach, Antwaan Randle El. Randle El, who served as the Lions’ wide receivers coach for the past two seasons, recently left the team to take a coaching position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
St. Brown, who had a breakout season in 2022 under Randle El’s guidance, took to social media to express his gratitude and appreciation for his former coach.
“Coach Randle El, I don’t even know where to start,” St. Brown wrote on Twitter. “You came into my life at a time when I needed guidance and mentorship. You helped me develop not only as a player but as a man. Your coaching and leadership were instrumental in my growth and success.”
St. Brown went on to praise Randle El’s coaching style and the impact he had on the Lions’ wide receiver corps.
“Your ability to connect with each and every one of us, to understand our strengths and weaknesses, and to push us to be our best selves was truly remarkable,” St. Brown wrote. “You created a culture of accountability, hard work, and camaraderie that will be hard to replicate.”
The departure of Randle El is a significant loss for the Lions, who will need to find a new coach to lead their wide receiver corps. However, St. Brown’s comments suggest that Randle El’s legacy will live on in Detroit, and that his impact on the team’s wide receivers will be felt for years to come.
Randle El’s decision to leave the Lions for the Buccaneers is a testament to his growing reputation as a top coach in the NFL. The Buccaneers, who are looking to rebuild their offense after the retirement of Tom Brady, are getting a highly respected coach who has a proven track record of developing talented wide receivers.
As for St. Brown, he will need to adjust to a new coach and a new system in 2025. However, based on his comments about Randle El, it’s clear that he is grateful for the time they spent together and the lessons he learned from his former coach.
Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Full Statement
“Coach Randle El, I don’t even know where to start. You came into my life at a time when I needed guidance and mentorship. You helped me develop not only as a player but as a man. Your coaching and leadership were instrumental in my growth and success.
Your ability to connect with each and every one of us, to understand our strengths and weaknesses, and to push us to be our best selves was truly remarkable. You created a culture of accountability, hard work, and camaraderie that will be hard to replicate.
I’m so grateful for the time we spent together and for the lessons I learned from you. You will be deeply missed, but I know that you will continue to do great things in Tampa. Congratulations on your new opportunity, Coach!
