ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley spent a decade as a player in the NFL, making him uniquely qualified to relate with members of his position group. After 123 career starts on the interior, he knows what it’s like to battle stout defensive tackles.

His advice to center Graham Glasgow, who is tasked with slowing Vita Vea (6-foot-4, 347 pounds) in Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? “Put two back braces on.”

“It’s impressive, the first step he has, the quickness he has, the moves (and) the agility for being such a big man,” Fraley said of Vea. “He has it all. It’s rare to have that type of ability. You would never say he’s a true pass rusher, but he can push the pocket and become a true pass rusher. That’s what makes him special, that quick fir

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