Frank Ragnow thought he could tough out the toe injury he suffered early this season, and when that proved impossible, the Detroit Lions' Pro Bowl center gained a new appreciation for some of his football-playing colleagues.
"I gained a lot of respect for dudes who fight through injuries throughout their career," Ragnow said Monday. "Cause you’re a warrior on Sundays, man. When you’re in those pads you feel unstoppable, and to be out there in some gym shorts and just watching the guys, it’s a humble feeling. And to get that side of it, that perspective will probably be a blessing for me in the future.