Calvin Johnson's Retirement Leaves A Huge Void For The Lions
Detroit will face defenses for the first time in a decade without one of its players drawing double coverage on almost every snap.
Detroit will face defenses for the first time in a decade without one of its players drawing double coverage on almost every snap.
Calvin Johnson says NFL players could get painkillers like they were "candy" during the first half of his career with the Detroit Lions.
At 30 years old, he seemed to be calling it quits prematurely. But a lifetime in the NFL is unlike any other.
Early in June, Johnson posted a photo of his finger during a recent surgery and shows even more of a reason why he decided to walk away from the game.
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"I thought it had a chance to be," he said. "I wasn't 100 percent positive. I'm glad he had a sweet game."
When Calvin Johnson officially announced his retirement with a statement not everyone was convinced that he wouldn't play another snap in the NFL.
Sunday, Johnson finally had something to say.
This is what he is -- plain old Calvin.
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"It was an honor to have coached Calvin and was certainly one of the highlights of my career."
They have a new man in Bob Quinn and his job is not to run a team that features Calvin Johnson. His job is to bring a winning team to Ford Field.
"After much prayer, thought and discussion with loved ones, I have made the difficult decision to retire from the Lions and pro football. I have played my last game of football.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who for the past nine seasons established himself as one of the greatest wide receivers in National Football League history, today announced his retirement from the NFL effective immediately.
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After weeks of waiting, the Detroit Lions are seemingly ready for Calvin Johnson to make up his mind about his pending retirement plans.
"One of the potential positive effects it would have on Calvin is the way that Peyton Manning went out. He went out a champion and went out on his terms."
2015 was no slouch, but 2016 could be a year for Detroit sports just as entertaining, depressing or mind-blowing, depending on which sports one follows.
Life is filled with deadlines and at some point the Lions must force Johnson's hand and demand a decision.
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