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Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:50 pm
by dal4018
Saw this on Yahoo sports!!!

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:36 pm
by tribe_pride
Not sure that I can afford it, but I am considering an early retirement too.

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:20 pm
by Chizzang
He counts $24 Million against the cap next season...
my guess is the Lions are quietly urging him to retire

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:42 pm
by tribe_pride
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.

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:17 pm
by Chizzang
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...

:nod:

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:51 am
by dal4018
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...

: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!!!!!

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:05 pm
by Chizzang
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!!!!!
So you're thinking maybe Detroit releases him and New England picks up the $12 Mil dead cap hit..?

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:32 pm
by Grizalltheway
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:

Re: Calvin Johnson to consider early retirement

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:48 pm
by dbackjon
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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