Lions OT Giovanni Manu is entering his second year on the team after being a fourth-round pick in 2024. Manu said that LT Taylor Decker has been extremely supportive of him and is trying to learn from the veteran tackle.

“I have so much respect for Taylor,” Manu said, via Colton Pouncey of The Athletic. “He’s the man. I’m happy that he’s supportive of me and I’m just looking to learn from him. It feels great to have someone like that in your corner.”

When asked about his mentorship of younger players, Decker said he’s looking to groom Detroit’s next generation of linemen.

“They’re the future,” Decker said. “I’m not gonna be able to play forever.”

Manu called Decker a “role model.”

“He’s a role model to me and there’s so much I’ve learned from him,” Manu said. “Hopefully, one day, I ge

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