ALLEN PARK, Mich. – If you’ve caught Jim Bob Cooter during a news conference, you’ve likely seen something like this: a high-energy guy with quips for days.

Since he took over as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator in Week 8 of last season, he’s had a profound impact on quarterback Matthew Stafford and the team’s offense. Stafford has blossomed into one of the better quarterbacks in the league since Cooter took over.

And Cooter himself has become sort of a cult figure in the league, from the random Jim Bob Cooter for President campaign that briefly appeared earlier this season to the rapid-fire way he handles his weekly meetings with the media.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter are often on the same page with playcalling, but not always. AP Photo/Matt Dunham

Here are some of the offbeat highlights from Cooter on Thursday, both serious and funny: