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Calvin Johnson retires
Jan 31, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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Jan 31, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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ok
Jan 31, 2016 at 2:41 PM
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Not surprised. His body wasn't responding anymore. When a player that talented no longer dominates, it's good to see him hang it up.
Jan 31, 2016 at 2:41 PM
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Soft
Jan 31, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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Did this guy willingly waste away his career in Detroit? On purpose?
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:02 PM
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Originally posted by NikeSBHead:
Did this guy willingly waste away his career in Detroit? On purpose?
Yup. He constantly told management to put a bad team / coaches around him or he would go play hockey instead.
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:Originally posted by NikeSBHead:Did this guy willingly waste away his career in Detroit? On purpose?
Yup. He constantly told management to put a bad team / coaches around him or he would go play hockey instead.
They did a pretty good job.
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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30 years old. sucks. 
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
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Jan 31, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
TO > Megatron
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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Possible Barry syndrome?
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:
30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
TO > Megatron
Calvin Johnson played 9 seasons. Comparing the two through the first 9 seasons:
Johnson:
731 receptions
11,619 yards
83 touchdowns
Owens:
669 receptions
9772 yards
95 touchdowns
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:
30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
What is your definition of the "modern era"? I dont know what that is but in no way does he compare to Jerry Rice thats for sure.
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:
30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
What is your definition of the "modern era"? I dont know what that is but in no way does he compare to Jerry Rice thats for sure.
Rice through 9 seasons:
708 receptions
11,776 yards
118 touchdowns
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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Originally posted by jrg:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:
30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
What is your definition of the "modern era"? I dont know what that is but in no way does he compare to Jerry Rice thats for sure.
Rice through 9 seasons:
708 receptions
11,776 yards
118 touchdowns
Regular season receptions dont tell the entire story. Receptions and yards for WRS are all way up now compared to the 80s and 90s. But, no one would ever compare CJ to Rice as the best ever. Doesnt matter what era it is
Jan 31, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by jrg:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by TheHYDE49er:
30 years old. sucks.
one of the best, if not the best WR of the modern era.
6'5, 230lbs. Ran a 4.3. Amazing hands and athleticism, and a great teammate.
What is your definition of the "modern era"? I dont know what that is but in no way does he compare to Jerry Rice thats for sure.
Rice through 9 seasons:
708 receptions
11,776 yards
118 touchdowns
Regular season receptions dont tell the entire story. Receptions and yards for WRS are all way up now compared to the 80s and 90s. But, no one would ever compare CJ to Rice as the best ever. Doesnt matter what era it is
Not debating that. Just bored and looked up Rice's stats.
