CALVIN JOHNSON RUMORS

Ryan Broyles is Biggest Surprise at Lions minicamp

The Detroit Lions have the best receiver in the league in Calvin Johnson. With new running back Reggie Bush in tow, many think the Lions are poised for a breakout season offensively. One of the keys for this season, is finding a consistent second receiving option on the outside as Johnson is sure to draw [...]
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Top 5 wide receivers in the NFL

1. Calvin Johnson – Detroit Lions This is a no brainier. Calvin Johnson is undoubtedly the best wide receiver in the game today. Johnson broke the single season receiving yards record in 2012. Johnson is truly a physical specimen, he stands at 6-5 and weighs 230lbs. You’d think he wouldn’t be able to burn cornerbacks at his size, but he certainly does. Johnson’s route-running...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Detroit Lions Receiver Calvin Johnson Supports 'Real Love'

When I first heard that Detroit Lions wide receiver was supporting 'Real Love' I thought that maybe Megatron was tired of fake people or recently broke up with a girlfriend because she just liked the perks that come with dating the fiercest wide receiver in the NFL (sorry Rod Tidwell, but its true). She wasn't real. After I got searched out a YouTube clip of Mary J...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Calvin Johnson Funding Pro-Abstinence Movie ‘Real Love’ For Message, Not Profit (Photo)

Whatever your feelings on Calvin Johnson‘s social politics, you have to give the man credit for one thing: He’s willing to put his money where his mouth is. On Friday, The New Republic published a piece about athletes’ mismanagement of their own money, and why so many fail to set themselves up for life after their careers. It’s a lengthy piece, and well worth the read, but...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

Calvin Johnson Is Really Starting To Get That Megatron Look Down

Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions is piece by piece getting to really look like Megatron, his nickname’s namesake. Check out the blue visor Calvin has been rocking throughout offseason organized team activities. [Bleacher Report] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports
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26 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: Calvin Johnson Didn’t Actually Break His Fingers

It was reported earlier today that Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson had confirmed that he played with three broken fingers last season.  But that turns out not to be true, per ProFootballTalk.com. Photo Credit: Gavin Smith/DetroitLions.com PFT’s story disputes a report from the Detroit News, which includes a Q-and-A with the 6-5, 236-pound wide out that contains no...
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May 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Calvin Johnson talks broken fingers and Titus Young

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson confirmed Monday that he broke the NFL single-season record with 1,964 receiving yards last year despite playing much of the season with broken fingers. Trying to straighten them things out, Johnson said of the crooked fingers on his left hand. Johnson said he wasnt certain exactly when he suffered the injury. It was never reported by the Lions...
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May 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Calvin Johnson played 2012 with broken fingers

credit: Getty Images Lions receiver Calvin Johnson set a record with 1,964 yards receiving last season. He did so with broken fingers. Johnson confirmed to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News that he had broken fingers in addition to his knee issues last season. What is not know is how many fingers were broken. Rumors in February placed the number as high as three. The news makes Johnson’s...
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May 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Calvin Johnson Inspired CJ81 Nike Cleats Look Electric

  Before every football season one of the main highlights always involves the unveiling of  new cleats Nike, has been carefully designing in the off-season. This year the company has decided to become fully inspired by the great play of arguably the best receiver in the league Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions. The new pair of grass burners not only feature a flashy design, but...
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May 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Jerry Rice salutes Calvin Johnson’s pursuit of his record

NFL legend Jerry Rice is the epitome of class. Where as some former NFL legends are a bit of crabby about watching their records potentially falling, Rice is excited for the Detroit Lion’s Calvin Johnson Jr. who is within striking distance of his single-season reception yards mark.  Please Click Here To Read & Watch Rice's Comments
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December 19, 2012  |  1 Comment
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