FRANK RAGNOW FILM STUDY - THE KEYNOTE OF THE LIONS OFFENSE

[@ROGUE-GOVT86IT]

Kickass breakdown coach. Thank you sir. Every video you bring my knowledge to a new level. Ragnow is the ultimate example, of hand to hand combat and a warrior in the trenches. His lead by example to the understudies, is 2nd to none. My gosh his determined strength, skill set, as well as his vision to read a defense. Did I mention his all out love of the game. His replacement will have giant shoes to fill. I feel that the our fans need to add Franks name to the hype chant during the games. Like the Jared Goff chant. I can hear it now RAGNOW, RAGNOW, RAGNOW!!! I know he deserves it, during every game. And I know he'd feel that in his heart. I hope this reach's our fans, so that his hype chant will be organized and set into motion. Frank Ragnow's a Giant among men. 💪🏼💯💪🏼💯💙🦁🏈👑 Thanks again coach.🏆 Best wishes to you and yours. LET'S_GO_LIONS!💙🦁🏈👑🏆

[@innerspace56]

Frank the Tank! Frank the Tank! Frank the Tank! Man that would be so awesome.

[@ROGUE-GOVT86IT]

@@innerspace56 great comment. Yes, I can hear it now, Frank the tank!💪🏼💯 Frank the tank!💪🏼💯 I can't wait.🙄🤦🏼‍♂️ LET'S GO LIONS! 💙🦁🏈👑

[@lonnieyancer3256]

Thanks coach Love the deep dives on OL play.

[@Snoil]

Coach, you been adding to my enjoyment of watching ALL football. Big thanks!

[@Enjoydetroit392]

Loving these videos great work as always. Let’s keep the trend up and get a video on one of the most underrated tackles in football, Taylor Decker ?

[@MegaBillWood]

You guys should watch the short video I think called “ I am Frank Ragnow”. It’s a short piece on how much Franks father has had an influence on his life. It’s put together really well, and had me ( a grown man) tearing up and appreciating Frank for what he does off the field. It’ll be worth it

[@codysluis7521]

Thanks for the video coach, I hope all is well at home with the new baby

[@SaberToothRiders]

Great content as usual. THANKS!!!

[@innerspace56]

Ooooooooh been waiting for this! When I watch lions game highlights I usually focus on Frank and Penei. And let me tell ya, like my guy Dusty Slay says.. I'm havin a good time. 😂

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

The block on Vita Vea came after Ragnow badly hurt his knee but refused to come out. Neutralizing the 350-lb Vea on the goal line is a big ask for anyone, let alone a guy on one leg. Ragnow did it kneeling, which might have been an intentional technique for walling Vea off but clearly hurt like hell.

[@johnschoch5325]

Thanks for focusing on the leader and main cog of the Lions OL. Most football fans know nothing about OL play and the skill set required to execute at a high level. As usual your breakdown has helped tremendously in getting true football fans up to speed to what is going on along the line of scrimmage.

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Any Purest realized that these games are won in the trenches with players such as Frank.

[@MegaBillWood]

Can’t wait till Frank puts his hands on that trophy. A career well earned!

[@innerspace56]

This is happening. The football gods are also awaiting Frank, for the end of his days on earth will only mark the beginning of his true work on Mount Lombardus. 😆

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

I love this video man. my favorite player. the straw that stirs the drink. I know it's a team sport, but it's at least 3 losses w/o him. He's what football is all about on offense.

[@LionsTigersPistonsWings]

Unbelievable analysis Coach! You are very high level, I hope you end up on a staff someday. Ragnow is arguably the best player on the Lions. I would love to win a Super Bowl with him. He’s pure balls. Total Detroit guy.

[@clintbryant4250]

Veteran Pass Rusher Emmanuel Ogbah he is only 30 years old. The Detroit Lions should take a flyer on him. If he fits well a one year deal. This move could help the Lions get into the Super Bowl. Enjoying your show

[@GulNadar]

The biggest thing I feel I learned from this video, if a player feels like he won vs a Ragnow block, he didn't.

[@innerspace56]

^ the DAMN truth.

[@donbur1553]

Thank you coach it was my suggestion & I'm not the type of person who looks for cred! You die the work but Don Bur appreciate u!!!

[@timbos8392]

As a Lion's fan, I'm naturally focused on the offensive weapons that continually work their magic and produce above average results regularly. I've been aware of how good Rags is for a few years, but when 22 guys are doing their jobs, or at least trying to do the job- it's hard to enjoy a virtuoso like Ragnow unless you're willing to take your eyes off receivers n RBs. Consequently, I really appreciate you for this film study because I'm seeing things I never saw before- Thanks To You!

[@innerspace56]

You should do it man, just start watching Frank and Penei. It will blow your mind, they literally beat every man across from them 98% of the time if not more..

[@tonym2513]

He has an inoperable toe injury that’s pretty much painful all the time. He had surgery on it a couple years ago and now he just plays with it. He gets regular days off practice in season to maintain the toe. That’s why people thought he might retire last year. Edit: the one on one with Vita Vea, Ragnow had just had someone roll up the back of his leg and he was basically on one leg for this play. He got a lot of local love for staying in the game and making that block to score.

[@innerspace56]

Oh it ain't just local. Lots of us are watching from afar as well. Watch what happens when they send the Lions to Germany in 2025. Might be a few #14 jerseys out there..

[@Jav791]

Hey brother, I appreciate the love you show the Lions. Ive had Ragnow in the top 3 for the last three years, BUT i think last year he was without a doubt the best in the league. Everyone talks about sewell (rightfully so) but man! Ragnow is a beast!

[@mchiggins]

Great video, always enjoy o-line and d-line vids and this is one of the best yet.

[@jtsmassivepurpose7549]

OL is what helped build this team from the start. Ragnow is just amazing time in and out the heart and soul of this OL.

[@anandnathan6851]

Another great study, thank Coach! Frank is from the previous regime, which managed to draft Ragnow, Jonah Jackson, Taylor Decker, and Graham Glasgow. If not for those OL pieces, I don't know our rebuild would have happened so quickly.

[@artmeddaugh6669]

The previous regime let Glasgow walk, this regime brought him and then paid him.

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

Why were the lions so friggin bad with stafford and those guys already blocking? TBH I think the new regime is some elite OL coaching. The Patriots were annoying and brady was a problem due to Dante Scarnechia coached midround picks into beasts who got rich elsewhere, while the patriots replaced them without missing a beat.

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

He's the hidden weapon, a man who can turn midround picks into 20 million $ men; If I was an owner Id pay that guy 20 mill a year at least. Only if he can coach up a successor since the old guy retired.

[@brandonreder9869]

Those 4 and Ben Johnson are the only things the previous regime gave us! I guess those 5 pieces are very significant pieces though. Although they did let Glasgow walk for no reason which I put as a negative mark on them.

[@GlennRoper]

Plus it never felt like the other guys knew what they had. It never felt as dominant

[@mattlawson8516]

Thanks for the video coach! Love all of your breakdowns. ONE PRIDE 🦁

[@stephentownsend7379]

Awesome video. Offensive lineman here. I love to see the game in the game. I would like to see a video on how the offensive line can be looked at as a unit. All working together on a play. If even one lineman fails his assignment and four succeed the play can be blown up. They have to be poetry in motion. If that makes sense.

[@asay636]

Love this video! Thank you!

[@milemarker301]

Excellent with the nuance, showing why he does what he does. Thank you. He is so beloved by the fans. He was rather shy that first rookie year :)

[@andraglenn5958]

Thank you for covering the Lions! Your content is better than about 99% of our own lions content creators.

[@innerspace56]

No no, it's 100%. Those guys are all just vloggers. The detroit sports media overall is a mess, especially that awful Woodward crew with Braylon Edwards and them, omfg. You click on their stuff you will start losing IQ points like mario's coins when he takes a hit from those damn turtles.

[@nahbruhnope]

From what I've heard over the years, his ability to read defenses and communicate with the QB is otherworldly. Pair that with the blocking talent and I've gotta believe he's the best in the biz.

[@johnnygazsports]

I truly appreciate your content! So thorough and knowledgeable. Thank goodness Frank Ragnow is so tough! He really is the cog to the OLine machine. As important as Penei is…without Ragnow the whole thing falls apart.

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Ur so right and 2b drafted by quin/Patricia blows my mind!

[@lionsroar74]

Ragnow is definitely one of the top centers in the league... Great video

[@solomo3456]

The best

[@daytwaqua]

Ragnow's ability to play through pain, in addition to just being a tough mofo overall, is why he's earned "The Tank" as a nickname. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that it rhymes with his first name, that's probably a big part of it too. But yeah, he's definitely a fan favorite of Lions fans, as we are well aware of what he deals with, just to play the game he so obviously loves. We all held our collective breaths in the offseason, when there were rumors that he might retire. Luckily he announced he was coming back after like two weeks, so we didn't have to sweat it out for long. I'm not sure how much time we have left before he retires, but I'm gonna just enjoy it while it lasts.

[@craigbaker9252]

Thanks for the breakdown, I was one of those that requested it. The One Pride knows how smart, strong, quick and big picture he is. Franks light or missing practices the last 2 seasons were in part due to Frank trying to improve physically and not resting / healing the toe and back during the offseason. This offseason he’s resting / healing his body so he can participate more in the summer and season. The retirement rumors were 98% clickbait. I am not concerned about him retiring for at least 3-4 years. One Pride.

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Yeah, I was one of those that requested this video as well. It was awesome! We know football right?

[@AlMoton]

The best decision old Detroit staff made was drafted in this guy and remember he was originally a right tackle

[@KCChesney-d1s]

Frank the tank says he’s had his best offseason so far! I love the guy and can’t wait to watch this team this year! One Pride!

[@I_Am_L_3]

Blessed to have frang ragnow. And i mean im so thrilled to just have so many players that compete w the top of the class at their individual positions...even if they arent consensus all pros or best in class.

[@bradbertram7596]

The dude's pain tolerance is what's baffling to me. Ragnow plays at a Pro Bowl level, literally injured (foot) on every single play. IIRC, by the time the Lions were in that NFC Championship game, Frank had like 3 or 4 fairly concerning injuries going on and he wouldn't come out. Campbell always preaching about GRIT. May as well put Frank's pic next to it at this point.

[@Wreclis]

TBH, NO ONE has dived into his technique. I really appreciate this deep dive!

[@all_22_films]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewhein7281]

Frank is one of the toughest, and smartest players in the league. When he doesn’t play it’s noticeable. Glad he’s back.

[@bencowen85]

Awesome video, love the Lions content and clips of the big "uglies".

[@lionized_wingnut]

Hey Coach catching more of your content these days on premier day yet still backtracking to get it all in. Again excellent work Coach. I continue to learn from you and thus find my fan experience that much more enjoyable via your videos. Two observations if I may sir. First you alluded to the fact that Frank The Tank considered retirement in the off-season and most Lions fans would agree that when the Lions win their 1st SB ...C Frank Ragnow will retire a winner; hopefully moving onto the scouting staff or even Coaching Staff within the One Pride Family. With that in mind I was hopeful that the Lions would have gone after the top ranked Center in the most recent draft, one C Barton out of Duke I believe. Yet we all know how that worked out. Given all the pointers you made in this video ...replacing Frank The Tank will be a HUGE DEAL. Centers like this guy are truly on a once in a generation level - to my mind anyway. Any thoughts Coach? Our GM has gone after a couple of sleeper undrafted Centers UFA post Draft. You know much about either guy and which one or both might make the Practice Squad? Second there is little Frank The Tank could do to elevate his game playing through so much chronic pain! Regardless I would like to see Ragnow emulate the Centerman from the heyday in Buffalo under Coach Marv Levy yes? The man who could snap at any angle in the Shotgun and hit Thurman Thomas in his 1st step out of his stance with impeccable timing and percision. Have not seen that before or since. Other than that C Frank Ragnow is All World quality in his high level of play! Thanks again Coach! #GoLions #FrankTheTank #OnePride #DanTheMan #CantonizeStBrown

[@Ilikedogs9000]

Frank the tank! Dudes a monster

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Him and sewell are our line lol. Deck too

[@Ilikedogs9000]

@@thegamingdrew3105 everyone has a role and they fill it. It’s perfect!

[@ziggmarley313]

You should do your top 10 plays and formations from Ben Johnson! S/o to FRANK THE TANK

[@jeremyzier8706]

I just truly hope Frank can hold up until the Lions win it all. He's a great guy, a great talent, and a great center. And Frank under the tutelage of Hank Farley is the best in the league IMO.💪🦁💙 #FrankTheTank

[@gabriellongworth]

JRM! I personally think he needs to play more linebacker. Makes plays every time he’s out there.

[@all_22_films]

Also a great idea. I thought he played well at times, particularly in situations where he was to the boundary. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@browncoat5195]

A couple of things, coach, Rags being questionable every week is by design. Him not fully practicing is part of his treatment for his inoperable toe injury that he's recently stated is being handled well because of the care. Also, on the topic of his "retirement," Rags has recently come out and said that was all media overreacting to him, saying he "needed time to think." He states that he meant he needed time to think about the '23 season before he could really talk about it.

[@treyallen6160]

Might have the best center and tackle on the same line this year. What a time to be alive!!!

[@virgillyman2640]

Nice breakdown of Frank, TY!

[@49rizon]

60 is Glasgow. Just an FYI.

[@virgillyman2640]

In your first play (SF NFC Championship) Ragnow was playing with the Lions back up left guard! Imho, he would have been out to the second level but because the Lions starting LG was out he had to help out the LG with his block!

[@Bluebloods7]

Exactly. Awosika was awful to the eye test and even worse when you check his PFF scores. Our lack of offensive line depth is damning.

[@jamesdluge8053]

Thanks coach

[@artmeddaugh6669]

We Love Frank Ragnow in Detroit! He's been a Rock in the middle of that O-Line. Even though I watch every Lions game it's cool to see you break down his play because he is next level. Just a correction, Glasgow is #60 and Sorsdal is #75. Thanks for the Amazing Lions content.

[@barnuner]

#60 is Graham Glasgow, Sorsdal is #75

[@AL-ww9ml]

Penei Sewell next!

[@RonaldKrzesniak]

His patterns have never been showcased like you do…

[@gabriellongworth]

BB!

[@all_22_films]

Thank you for the suggestion. That one is going to be a long video.

[@ChetManly32]

i wanted to mention that Goff fell on Ragnow's leg earlier in the bucs drive where he went 1 on 1 against Vita Vea which undercuts the impact of how impressive that last play was to get the touchdown

[@penultimate8643]

Franks got farmboy strength 💪🦁

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Frank is 6'5, 315 fyi Coach, one of the bigger Centers in the league. Love the Lions content! Keep it comin!

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Frank ragnow was literally patricias only good pick 😅. Love frank. Did you know he loves to fish?

[@innerspace56]

Decker was a good pick. Ragnow was a great one. Still not crediting Patricia for any of that.

[@dudeabides23]

Nice work man! Frank the MF tank!

[@tomhodgkinson3746]

COOL!!!

[@LawyeringTuna]

Frank is Detroit

[@thegamingdrew3105]

I already commented. But yeah he also has really bad turf toe. Its bad. Hes played through it

[@I_Am_L_3]

No lol.... no other accounts or people have covered frank ragnow in depth like youre about to 4:25

[@ajsoto31]

go lions!

[@fannman5471]

You mean the Best Center of all Football

[@FarewellOrwell]

Bruh ill pay6k to cozch

[@ajsoto31]

1st

[@TheAlienAbides]

Frank said his comments about retirement were taken out of context. He went on to say he was frustrated with all the media running with the false dialogue that he was contemplating hanging it up. After the SF game he said he needed to rest and recover and think about some things, he was specifically talking about the flip flop loss to the 49ers and the nagging toe injuries, not retirement. There is a recent interview with him that covers all this.

[@LionsAreBetterThnKc]

I wish we gave an oline to joiqe bell and Reggie bush and megatron

[@TheAlienAbides]

The way Ragnow and Jackson pass off each others defenders at the 23min mark is a thing of beauty. I really hope losing Jackson to LA doesnt disrupt line chemistry too much.