And if Carnell Tate had miraculously slid, I would have rushed to turn in my pick. However, history is littered with the remains of franchises that prioritized perimeter weapons while their foundations crumbled (I’m still mad at Matt Millen). Adding Vega Ioane into the starting lineup builds a literal (not literal) wall on the left side. With Ioane anchoring the left guard spot, the offense is simply better. This is a move that Lions fans will understand: win in the trenches.

Source: New York Times April 07, 2026 05:44 UTC