Allen Park — During his first two seasons as Lions offensive line coach, Jeremiah Washburn explained veteran center Dominic Raiola was effectively another assistant coach for the group.
With Raiola gone, along with a few other veterans, Washburn and the Lions’ young offensive linemen no longer have that crutch. And Washburn is as curious as anyone to see who — besides Manny Ramirez — will fill the leadership void up front.
“That’s been a topic of discussion at my house a lot. What’s this room going to be like?” Washburn said. “I don’t know, but it’s kind of exciting.