Allen Park — If Brandon Powell is going to be end up Golden Tate’s replacement, the Detroit Lions veteran receiver has every intention of making sure the undrafted rookie is prepared for that responsibility.
“I’m going to teach Brandon Powell every lick of knowledge I can teach him to give him the best chance to succeed in this league because I think he is truly a great talent,” Tate said. “He excites me when I watch him and he reminds me of a young me, but even better. This guy doesn’t mess up very much.”
Tate, entering the final season of a five-year contract he signed with the Lions in 2014, said he hadn’t even considered the idea he was training his replacement until reporters brought it up in the locker room on Wednesday.