Frank Ragnow’s retirement news took the internet by storm, and several fans were unhappy to see one of the best offensive players go. The Detroit Lions have a huge hole to fill, and many NFL fans are upset.
Ragnow had an excellent NFL career. He has nothing to left to prove and he was undeniably one of the best. After a long stretch, Ragnow decided to call it quits since injuries have taken the better of him. The former star mentioned that he wanted to prioritize his health and his family’s future.
“I’ve tried to convince myself that I’m feeling good, but I’m not, and it’s time to prioritize my health and my family’s future,” Frank Ragnow said.
The Detroit Lions had the second-best offense in the NFL last season. One major reason for their success was Ragnow. Now that he’s gone, it’s a huge blow for the team.
ESPN analyst Mina Kimes was one of many who shed light on Frank Ragnow’s retirement. Kimes mentioned that it was a huge loss for the Lions and a big
“It’s massive. The Lions’ success over the last couple of years has really been inside out, starting with the offensive line and losing Ragnow, one of the best centers in football,” Kimes wrote.
“There is going to be a lot of pressure on this new offensive line, and their new offensive coordinator has to figure all of this out, and it’s going to be quite a transition in Detroit, but this is a big loss,” Kimes continued.
The Lions have performed well in the last two seasons. However, things will not be the same next season.
Chicago Bears Ben Johnson Reacts To Frank Ragnow’s Retirement
Mina Kimes was not the only player who was upset about Ragnow’s retirement. Chicago Bears’ head coach Ben Johnson shared an emotional message after his retirement.
“I don’t know if I’ve been around a tougher player in my life than him. He was a pleasure to coach, a pleasure to be around. He makes everyone around him better. The number of injuries that he had, and he was still able to play through, it’s pretty remarkable. Whether you were in that locker room with him, or you competed against him, I think that everybody in this league had a high, high level of respect for him,” Ben Johnson said.
Several NFL stars, analysts, and other former players were shocked to learn about Frank Ragnow’s retirement, It’s a huge loss to the league and the Lions franchise. Despite his retirement, many have wished him success and thanked him for his game.
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