Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien didn’t mince words when asked about Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel on a conference call with Detroit reporters Thursday.
“I love Anthony Zettel,” O’Brien said. “I think he meant a lot to us at Penn State.”
For Zettel, the feeling is mutual.
Zettel played two seasons for O’Brien at Penn State and credits his former coach with helping him develop the toughness and knowledge of the game he has used to carve out early playing time as a rookie in the NFL.
“I respect him a lot as a coach,” Zettel said.