Lions Phillips helping young players have long careers
KAMLOOPS — Over the course of 12 years with the B.C. Lions, Ryan Phillips has seen the game, and his role, change. From a wide-eyed rookie in 2005, to now where he is, while still a great player, more of mentor to young cornerbacks finding their way.
“I want to be an All-Star, I want to lead the league,” says Phillips, who was recruited by the Lions at a free-agent camp in Portland. “But I also want to help young guys get better. I want to help young guys evolve and modify their game, so they have the next 10 or 12 years.”
Phillips came to the Lions at 22 years old. He now is a father of two boys. While he typically teaches in the offseason at an elementary school outside Seattle, he elected to spend more time with his boys.