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Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

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Saw this on Yahoo sports!!!
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Not sure that I can afford it, but I am considering an early retirement too.
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He counts $24 Million against the cap next season...
my guess is the Lions are quietly urging him to retire
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Chizzang wrote:He counts $24 Million against the cap next season...
my guess is the Lions are quietly urging him to retire
His Dead Cap hit is $12.9 Million though so that could hurt if he retires.
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tribe_pride wrote:
Chizzang wrote:He counts $24 Million against the cap next season...
my guess is the Lions are quietly urging him to retire
His Dead Cap hit is $12.9 Million though so that could hurt if he retires.
The entire situation is a financial nightmare...

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Chizzang wrote:
tribe_pride wrote:
His Dead Cap hit is $12.9 Million though so that could hurt if he retires.
The entire situation is a financial nightmare...

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I think that he has something left in the tank would not be surprised if New England comes calling if he signs they become instant SB contenders!!!!!
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dal4018 wrote:
Chizzang wrote:
The entire situation is a financial nightmare...

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I think that he has something left in the tank would not be surprised if New England comes calling if he signs they become instant SB contenders!!!!!
So you're thinking maybe Detroit releases him and New England picks up the $12 Mil dead cap hit..?
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dal4018 wrote:
Chizzang wrote:
The entire situation is a financial nightmare...

:nod:
I think that he has something left in the tank would not be surprised if New England comes calling if he signs they become instant SB contenders!!!!!
They're the defending champions and the #2 seed in the AFC. I would say they're already SB contenders. :dunce:
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Grizalltheway wrote:
dal4018 wrote: I think that he has something left in the tank would not be surprised if New England comes calling if he signs they become instant SB contenders!!!!!
They're the defending champions and the #2 seed in the AFC. I would say they're already SB contenders. :dunce:
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