Comments on: Calvin Johnson wants more production from his fellow receivers

By: funktron2x

funktron2x — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:23:30 +0000

Two things: 1) The team isn’t close to “imploding from within”. Sensational news has damaged brains in this country. 2) That scout’s a moron. He doesn’t have a clue what Suh does in practice. He is, like so many do these days when given an anonymous voice, offering an uninformed opinion. Natch.

By: zeeman911

zeeman911 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:50:13 +0000

That’s exactly what the scout was talking about for suh and ray lewis. Calvin is the best receiver and he is probably the hardest worker, he can say whatever he wants they gotta respect him. Suh doesn’t do anything, so how can he say anything to anybody, I thought that’s what vanden Bosch was brought in for to turn these guys into killin machines!

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:23:07 +0000

I think it’s a classy way to call out your teammates. Johnson is right….with double and triple teams, another receiver should be having A LOT more success on a consistent basis. But some of the blame is on Stafford. He locks in on Johnson and forces the ball when he should probably look elsewhere. Then again, I’m sure Stafford gets tired of so many dropped passes.

By: tdrundmc

tdrundmc — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:02:12 +0000

ocdn says:
Nov 15, 2012 7:52 PM
Sounds like my team is beginning to implode from within. Good job Swartz,

Sounds like your clueless.

By: hines86for6

hines86for6 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:48:03 +0000

No Doubt, Florio. 2K poops all EA’s head. Too bad EA has a monopoly on NFL games.

By: footballgod87

footballgod87 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:36:16 +0000

Florio, you are correct. NBA 2k13 is MUCH better than the glitchy mess my once beloved Madden has become.

By: notaslappy

notaslappy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:10:25 +0000

Stafford isn’t as accurate as Calvin makes him look. Therein lies the problem. His reach potential in any direction is far greater than that of either Young or Broyles…Sheffler and Pettigrew are big guys but not nearly as athletic as Calvin.

I love the Lions, but they have a strong armed QB that has to work on his accuracy, because throwing off balance, sidearm or off his back foot won’t get it done for his career.

By: mintberrycrunch1

mintberrycrunch1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:51:31 +0000

@ocdn

No the team isn’t “imploding from within”. I’m positive that both the WR and TE groups would agree with Calvin. CJ wasn’t disrespectful in any way with his comments.

Also, any talk of CJ having a “down” year is insanity. He is leading the league in receiving yards, and has been, and correct me if I’m wrong, downed inside the 3 yard line at least 5 times this year. He also dropped 2 easy TD passes after getting that stinger during the Vikings game that affected his grip.

By: seanje

seanje — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:04:56 +0000

I’m really curious to know if any other WR in the NFL faces coverage similar to what Calvin sees every game (AJ Green?). It’s really amazing he’s putting up 100+ yd. game each and every week against these defensive efforts. A CB, a LB, and a S are focused on him each and every play.

By: thestrategyexpert

thestrategyexpert — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:02 +0000

I want more production from the GM and the coaches. We should be dominating right now, not on the brink of elimination.

By: blacknyellablacknyella

blacknyellablacknyella — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:59:35 +0000

well, it DOES defy logic that the dude draws double and triple teams and nobody else is producing . . .

By: ocdn

ocdn — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:52:19 +0000

Sounds like my team is beginning to implode from within. Good job Swartz,