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Lions GM Brad Holmes talks Frank Ragnow’s retirement, qualities in ideal center

We’ve heard from some players and coach Dan Campbell on what the loss of Frank Ragnow could mean for the Detroit Lions going forward. But the general manager who handed Ragnow a four-year extension in 2021 has been behind the scenes since the news broke over a week ago.

However, Brad Holmes joined former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long on his podcast “Green Light,” and the news inevitably came up. As expected, Holmes has a tremendous amount of respect for Ragnow and knows the All-Pro center is irreplaceable on some level.

Holmes talks about Frank Ragnow’s retirement

“He is the best.