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Calvin Johnson to retire - CONFIRMED (2 Viewers)

"Calvin Johnson released a statement Wednesday confirming he is considering retiring from the NFL this offseason."

 
This thread is a perfect example of the society we live in today. Something didn't happen the nano-second it was expected so the barbarians were summoned to the gates and now might end up with some egg on the ole face.

A man with patience and timing skills is worth his weight in gold in todays Twitter/FB/insta-brag society.

 
You'd think he'd wanna try playing for a winning team at least ONCE before calling it a career. Of COURSE the pain makes you want to consider retirement when all you do is lose and lose and lose...but it's probably worth the sacrifice to some players when there's a higher goal. There is no higher goal in Detroit.

I respect whatever his decision is of course but as a football fan I'd be super disappointed I never got to see him try on winning for size, in a different uniform for a while. The guy deserves some payoff for his hard work.

 
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Really glad I was able to move Calvin for a package of ODB, Julio, and 3 #1s. Thanks OP!

seriously though, this was pretty awesome even if he doesn't actually decide to hang it up.

 
Dear Calvin,

Don't go 'Barry' on the NFL. Realize it's more of a Lions thing and use that big cap number to pursue professional football elsewhere.

Signed,

Football Fans Everywhere

 
Shutout said:
This thread is a perfect example of the society we live in today. Something didn't happen the nano-second it was expected so the barbarians were summoned to the gates and now might end up with some egg on the ole face.

A man with patience and timing skills is worth his weight in gold in todays Twitter/FB/insta-brag society.
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Deamon had no previous rep for having access to inside info, so when it didn't happen on time, the ribbing was predictable. Now he has rep. He's paid his dues and will be treated with deference the next time he comes to the board with a scoop. I didn't read all of the replies, but most of the ones I did read seemed mostly in jest.

 
Eminence said:
Spin said:
Eminence said:
Someone give this guy a 3 day ban for spreading rumors.
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He was pretty upfront that it was a rumor his friend who works within the Lion's org told him. He shared it here, and said from the beginning, multiple times, his friend could be wrong and it was nothing but a rumor.

If you traded Calvin, or made any rash decisions, that's your own fault.
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Brb, gonna start my own rumor thread! Joe Flacco wants to be a woman!!!
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Oof.

 
Thanks guys. I fully expected to get attacked for starting it but figured I'd share what I heard with the community anyways. Even I started to get a little worried though once it didn't happen right away though haha

 
Deamon said:
Thanks guys. I fully expected to get attacked for starting it but figured I'd share what I heard with the community anyways. Even I started to get a little worried though once it didn't happen right away though haha
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As I stated earlier, the only thing questionable about the original title was the omission of the word RUMOR.

Kudos to you for the info, thank you for sharing it with us. I know a lot of people are quick to jump down your throat when something like this gets posted, but if it wasn't for threads like this some of us would have less of an advantage in our leagues.

 
Deamon said:
Thanks guys. I fully expected to get attacked for starting it but figured I'd share what I heard with the community anyways. Even I started to get a little worried though once it didn't happen right away though haha
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It still hasn't happened, lol.

 
Quasimoto said:
Shutout said:
This thread is a perfect example of the society we live in today. Something didn't happen the nano-second it was expected so the barbarians were summoned to the gates and now might end up with some egg on the ole face.

A man with patience and timing skills is worth his weight in gold in todays Twitter/FB/insta-brag society.
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Deamon had no previous rep for having access to inside info, so when it didn't happen on time, the ribbing was predictable. Now he has rep. He's paid his dues and will be treated with deference the next time he comes to the board with a scoop. I didn't read all of the replies, but most of the ones I did read seemed mostly in jest.
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Yep, such is the problem with the Shark Pool. Amateur comedians circle jerking all over to the point that any piece of information that might actually help your fantasy team gets lost in the noise. It's so annoying.

 
Deamon said:
Thanks guys. I fully expected to get attacked for starting it but figured I'd share what I heard with the community anyways. Even I started to get a little worried though once it didn't happen right away though haha
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Thank you for braving the inevitable ribbing (of which I contributed my share) to offer up your information.

I appreciated your detailed "sourcing" of it, and hope that you can cultivate said source for more such information in the future. See if you can't get him to get some insight into RB usage for the weekly game threads. ;)

 
Arodin said:
Deamon said:
Thanks guys. I fully expected to get attacked for starting it but figured I'd share what I heard with the community anyways. Even I started to get a little worried though once it didn't happen right away though haha
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Thank you for braving the inevitable ribbing (of which I contributed my share) to offer up your information.

I appreciated your detailed "sourcing" of it, and hope that you can cultivate said source for more such information in the future. See if you can't get him to get some insight into RB usage for the weekly game threads. ;)
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haha he's not THAT involved where he'll know too much about that stuff. But I can always try. Hopefully no more productive lions will be considering retirement any time soon.

 
I figured this would come soon. I've said for awhile that he's the next Barry in every sense. He's a lot like Barry in that he's a very personal, reserved and professional. It's his job not his passion. He's not a football player, he's a person that plays football.

 
Epic! I ran straight here to give you props as soon as the news broke. If you could send a message back the other way that Ebron is ready to pick up the slack. Thanks. Moved Calvin earlier this year for Fitz and (2) 1st round picks (2016/2017).

 
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I never understood how people can give someone trouble over situations like this. If Mega's house keeper thinks he might retire I want to know that.

 
Ilov80s said:
I figured this would come soon. I've said for awhile that he's the next Barry in every sense. He's a lot like Barry in that he's a very personal, reserved and professional. It's his job not his passion. He's not a football player, he's a person that plays football.
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He's not a football player?

I get the vibe of what you're saying but I can tell you NO pro athlete who is one of the best of their generation at any sport gets to that level without having a LOT of passion about the sport they play. It is especially true in high-injury sports.

 
I assume a lot of it also $. The Lions need him to take less and he just might not think what they are offering is worth putting more miles on his body. I can see him as the type that's not interested in changing teams either. Calvin has real issues with his knees and has been avoiding surgery, I don't blame him for leaving now.

 
Ministry of Pain said:
As usual the SP is blowing a gasket over nothing. Someone overheard a rumor and wanted to share. Had it been correct or if Johnson is no longer a Lion next season for whatever reason then I think the OP was more than justified.

I say bring the rumors and we will decide if they are horsespit or not.

I'm MOP and I approve this message.
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I never ever do this but to the vast majority of the Shark Pool I say...

:own3d:

But I love you all still the same

 
How much does this news bump Tate? He has put up some really good numbers in his absence and probably had an underrated season. Very solid WR3 for a championship team of mine.

 
So in the wake of this news what is the dynasty strategy around Golden Tate, Eric Ebron, and perhaps even someone like Corey Fuller?

Anyone else we should be considering?

 
Ministry of Pain said:
Ministry of Pain said:
As usual the SP is blowing a gasket over nothing. Someone overheard a rumor and wanted to share. Had it been correct or if Johnson is no longer a Lion next season for whatever reason then I think the OP was more than justified.

I say bring the rumors and we will decide if they are horsespit or not.

I'm MOP and I approve this message.
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I never ever do this but to the vast majority of the Shark Pool I say... :own3d:

But I love you all still the same
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:rolleyes:

 
Ilov80s said:
I assume a lot of it also $. The Lions need him to take less and he just might not think what they are offering is worth putting more miles on his body. I can see him as the type that's not interested in changing teams either. Calvin has real issues with his knees and has been avoiding surgery, I don't blame him for leaving now.
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While it does seem likely that Calvin is going to retire, it would be great to see him get a chance to play for a winning team that gets into the playoffs. He may just not be able to physically do it.

 
Ookie Pringle said:
Ministry of Pain said:
Ministry of Pain said:
As usual the SP is blowing a gasket over nothing. Someone overheard a rumor and wanted to share. Had it been correct or if Johnson is no longer a Lion next season for whatever reason then I think the OP was more than justified.

I say bring the rumors and we will decide if they are horsespit or not.

I'm MOP and I approve this message.
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I never ever do this but to the vast majority of the Shark Pool I say... :own3d:

But I love you all still the same
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:rolleyes:
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I wouldn't respond but to simply clarify that I meant the OP owned this place, not MOP. Simply pointing out I was the first to have his back and inject some rational thinking. If you can't accept that or agree with that I feel sorry for you.

The OP took a lot of heat and he shouldn't. But you keep rolling eyeballs while others keep posting information.

Sidenote: When this was up a few days ago and you Google the story, FBG was the ONLY site with any kind of murmur about this. I think that is pretty cool even if you and others don't.

 
Ironically, Deamon scooped everyone, even the football rags. Well done sir!

 
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Dezbelief said:
zftcg said:
Papa John said:
I think he told them, fire Caldwell or else I'll retire. Then the Ford's looked at Calvin's cap number and said ... we were going to fire him but now we'll keep Caldwell.

That's the only thing that makes sense in the Lions recent decision making processes ... And this thread
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All kidding aside, even if he did retire, that wouldn't take away his cap hit, right? Doesn't it accelerate his signing bonus or something? I seem to remember this happening with someone a few years ago, though the specifics escape me.
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Correct. The signing bonus is prorated over the life of the contract, any remaining balance hits the salary cap. If the cut/retirement happens before June 1st the entire amount hits in 2016. If the cut/retirement is after June 1st the Lions can split the hit between 2016 and 2017.
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well done on the scoop OP

They just had dave birkett on the radio and he said calvin would have to give back $10M of his signing bonus to retire... In my eyes, i dont care how well you saved your money, it would be awfully tough to have to cut that check. i bet he comes back or forces detroit to cut him.

 
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