YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Potentially big news developing on Megatron --> Dave Birkett, Lions beat writer for Detroit Free Press @davebirkett I've thought he & the Lions would work things out, but people who know him better than me think retirement possible Edited January 31, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wow! He can't! We expect to trade for him this off-season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wow! He can't! We expect to trade for him this off-season!haha I immediately thought about that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 IMO, he's the sole reason Matt Stafford is still in the League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 @ttwentyman Statement from Calvin Johnson: Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future." "I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He's only 30! Barry Sanders now Megatron. Anytime someone complains about being a Bills fan remember the Browns and Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The Brett Favre "get out of training camp free" card is being played. Miraculously his desire will be renewed in mid August and he will be back in time for week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) @mikegarafolo $12.5m non-guaranteed base salary next year. Might be lowered but still would walk away from a lot of coin. @MikeGarafolo Actually, $15.95m. This past season was $12.5m. @ttwentyman Statement from Lions: We obviously have profound respect for Calvin and certainly understand and appreciate his decision (cont) ...to give proper thought and consideration to his football future. 24mill cap hit for lions next year @rand_getlin Was told prior to the season that Calvin Johnson was considering retiring this year or next. Edited January 6, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He would be just freaking awesome next to Sammy. Don't retire CJ come to buffalo instead!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ever since Borland/Willis, I'm convinced that players on their own time and money are getting checked for CTE. Is it coincidence that UCLA discovered an approach to test for it in a living body in 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Megatron is weighing the difference between having a net worth of $50M and sure health for the next 60 years of life and potentially $60M net worth. For these giant contract guys early retirement makes sense. Kind of surprised we haven't seen one of the top QBs bail out of the game early. Edited January 6, 2016 by Charles Romes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Does retiring get you out of your contract? Could he retire and then unretire and be a free agent? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Does retiring get you out of your contract? COuld he retire and then unretire and be a free agent? CBF Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He's grossed over $100MM in an era where the stock market has soared. If he's been smart with his money, his family is set for generations. I'd quit at 30 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 @espnstatsinfo Calvin Johnsons cap value 2019 $18.3M 2018 $17.0M 2017 $21.4M 2016 $24.1M All are most among WR Source: Roster Management System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Megatron has a $16M salary and a $24M cap hit in 2016. There's been a ton of talk about his deal being restructured to lower that which makes me wonder if this is about him wanting out of Detroit as a free agent. Or maybe he's just giving an early indication that he won't be taking a pay cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 IMO, he's the sole reason Matt Stafford is still in the League. Hyperbole alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I will be shocked if he retires...shocked I tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 $12.9 mil in DEAD MONEY for 2016 Detroit saves $11.1 mil of his $24 mil cap hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 One of my favorite players and I love watching him play. But seems like a really good dude and can't blame a guy for getting out early before an injury decides it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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