At the annual Taste of the Lions event at Ford Field last month, Stafford talked about learning the new terminology in Bevell's offense as a key building block.

"It's kind of like learning a new language," he said. "It really is. It's different. This is my fourth different coordinator, and fourth language to learn.

"Every player learns it differently. It takes reps and time together to go out and do it."

Stafford has gotten reps with Ragnow at center in what has been one of the most surprising position changes of the year. Graham Glasgow played every snap except one at center last year and started games there previously as an injury replacement.

Ragnow also missed only one snap at left guard.

"Obviously, I got a ton of time with Graham," Stafford said. "I'm trying to get some time with Frank – and just kind of learn everybody. To be able to move guys around and have some flexibility here and there is going to be great for us in the long run.

"We're always trying to develop players at different positions. It's been good. Obviously, it's a learning process for the center and the quarterback, especially in the new offense.