We all know the story of Barry Sanders. The best player of his generation, forever trapped on a crapty team with no chance at a Super Bowl ring. Well, as I was watching NFL Network yesterday, they showed the stats leaders on every category, and I noticed Calvin Johnson ended up tied in the lead of TD Catches. I still remember the hype when he came into the league. They said he very well could be the next Jerry Rice, but since he's trapped in the worst team of the century, nobody will ever notice him, and I think it's sad. The Cowboys traded for the wrong WR :doh:
He is immense but the way the NFL works today I don't see him sticking around if they continue to be crap. I do think though that they will be a lot better next year and who knows what will happen after that. It all depends who they hire.
guy helped me a fantasy championship. he'll be a 3rd wideout next year too. should be an even better season for him.
doesnt matter if he wants to be here or not he has 5 years left on his deal and after that without question he will be fran and forced to sign a new long contract
Difference between him and Sanders is that the Lions improved and tricked Sanders into thinking they had a chance. I think with FA Johnson will get out asap....somehow...someway...
They can't force him to do crap. Johnson is a great pro so wouldn't be the type to sit out but I don't see the team franchising him twice because most teams come to some sort of agreement with the player that they will only do it for 1 year. Also say in 4 years time when hes still dominating and the Lions risk losing him for nothing there are teams that would give a hell of a lot to get a player of that quality and I doubt the Lions would say no then.
this is the lions remember we will fran him till he retires or signs a long term deal and unless a team will be willing to trade 2 1st rounders + more they will never trade him becuase as of right now he is the only marketable player we have
That will probably have changed in a few years but look what Dallas gave for Roy and what the Redskins were prepered to give for Chad. There will always be some crazy owner willing to give far too much.
...it hasnt sense barry retired the closest big time marketable player we have had was (i know i know) Joey for the sole fact he was supposed to be the franchise and people bought into it