Is Calvin Johnson a HOFer?
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:49 pm
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He was, for a short period of time though. Also, Sanders never declined in his career. When he retired, he was the best RB in the NFL. Calvin is far from the best WR in the NFL currently, and Calvin is retiring a year earlier than Sanders (Sanders was 31, Calvin is 30).Philaflava wrote:Sanders wasn't around long enough but you knew he was the best of his era. CJ has to be among the best WR of his era, no?
Out of the above names, larry Fitz is the only potential HOFercapable_keL wrote:here are a few guys ahead of Calvin in total yards:
Tory Holt
Derrick Mason
Steve Smith
Larry Fitzgerald
Henry Ellard
Anquan Bolden
Charlie Joiner
Jimmy Smith
...there is some perspective. Great player? yes. HOF, umm NO
since the draftkings era arrived?Kid That's Lifeless wrote:Not that I watch the NFL anymore or anything, so I might be talking outta my ass, but since when is a 1,200 yard/9 TD season considered a considerable dropoff?
This article basically sums up everything for you...Kid That's Lifeless wrote:Not that I watch the NFL anymore or anything, so I might be talking outta my ass, but since when is a 1,200 yard/9 TD season considered a considerable dropoff?
Johnson’s reign as the undisputed best receiver in the league really only lasted three years, from 2011 to 2013. And even during that run, Johnson wasn’t putting up unheard of numbers: He averaged 101 catches, 1,712 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Outside of that peak, Johnson put up borderline Pro Bowl numbers, averaging 71 grabs for 1,080 yards and eight touchdowns over six seasons, which is basically a typical Eric Decker season
Just rewatch his games this season, he clearly has dropped off. He's not the physical freak he once was. He clearly struggles to get separation, the majority of his catches come with the CB all over him and he just manages to out jump him because he's so tall. He's lost a step, period. His route running has noticeably deteriorated as well.capable_keL wrote:since the draftkings era arrived?Kid That's Lifeless wrote:Not that I watch the NFL anymore or anything, so I might be talking outta my ass, but since when is a 1,200 yard/9 TD season considered a considerable dropoff?
the guy has been playing injured for a few seasons now. Nobody thinks he 'dropped off'. The issue is, some think his good numbers are worthy of being in the HOF. Once you look at the numbers and the history, clearly he is not in that upper echelon
You know damn well why I made that comparison. Actually, playing for Detroit should be taken into consideration if anything for CJ. With the exception of possibly Fitz (simply due to longevity) he shits on everyone you mentioned below and talent wise, was superior in every conceivable way. I'm not saying he is a lock or first ballot, but with time, I can't see how he isn't voted in. It's not his fault he had atrocious quarterbacks throwing to him unlike Rice, Irvin, Fitz or Moss. CJ has more career TDs than HOFs Loften, Monk, Carter and Irvin. 11,619 receiving yards and 83 TDs isn't something to ignore, then factor in all the shitty years, shitty teams, QBs, constant injuries he faced and you'll realize how great he really was.capable_keL wrote: comparing him to Barry makes no sense besides they both played in Detroit.
Tory Holt
Derrick Mason
Steve Smith
Larry Fitzgerald
Henry Ellard
Anquan Bolden
Charlie Joiner
Jimmy Smith
The big problem with the Barry Sanders/Calvin comparison, is there is always going to that thought in the back of everyone's minds that due to his insane physical stature, Calvin should have been better. With barry, that thought doesn't even come close to existing, no one would ever say that Barry should have been better in the seasons he played in the NFL, or college for that matter.Philaflava wrote:You know damn well why I made that comparison. Actually, playing for Detroit should be taken into consideration if anything for CJ. With the exception of possibly Fitz (simply due to longevity) he shits on everyone you mentioned below and talent wise, was superior in every conceivable way. I'm not saying he is a lock or first ballot, but with time, I can't see how he isn't voted in. It's not his fault he had atrocious quarterbacks throwing to him unlike Rice, Irvin, Fitz or Moss. CJ has more career TDs than HOFs Loften, Monk, Carter and Irvin. 11,619 receiving yards and 83 TDs isn't something to ignore, then factor in all the shitty years, shitty teams, QBs, constant injuries he faced and you'll realize how great he really was.capable_keL wrote: comparing him to Barry makes no sense besides they both played in Detroit.
Tory Holt
Derrick Mason
Steve Smith
Larry Fitzgerald
Henry Ellard
Anquan Bolden
Charlie Joiner
Jimmy Smith
capable_keL wrote:Besides Brady for a couple seasons, Moss had worse QBs throwing to him. All Stafford does is throw 5k yards a year. All the names on that list shit on CJ statistcally......
Lol at those averages not being unheard numbers. Idiot statement.GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:This article basically sums up everything for you...Kid That's Lifeless wrote:Not that I watch the NFL anymore or anything, so I might be talking outta my ass, but since when is a 1,200 yard/9 TD season considered a considerable dropoff?
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/detroit ... s-retiring" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And even during that run, Johnson wasn’t putting up unheard of numbers: He averaged 101 catches, 1,712 yards and 11 touchdowns.
If anything CJ helped Stafford with the numbers he put up. Not the other way around. Stafford routinely chucked the ball up to CJ in double or triple coverage and CJ came down with the catch.capable_keL wrote:Besides Brady for a couple seasons, Moss had worse QBs throwing to him. All Stafford does is throw 5k yards a year. All the names on that list shit on CJ statistcally......
yeah that's better than Moss and Rice's best 3 yr average. Moss doesn't have single 1700yd season fwiw.an-also wrote:Lol at those averages not being unheard numbers. Idiot statement.GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:This article basically sums up everything for you...Kid That's Lifeless wrote:Not that I watch the NFL anymore or anything, so I might be talking outta my ass, but since when is a 1,200 yard/9 TD season considered a considerable dropoff?
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/detroit ... s-retiring" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And even during that run, Johnson wasn’t putting up unheard of numbers: He averaged 101 catches, 1,712 yards and 11 touchdowns.
you ever Larry's stats for dropped passes? it's one of the most impressive things I've seen.GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:Out of the above names, larry Fitz is the only potential HOFercapable_keL wrote:here are a few guys ahead of Calvin in total yards:
Tory Holt
Derrick Mason
Steve Smith
Larry Fitzgerald
Henry Ellard
Anquan Bolden
Charlie Joiner
Jimmy Smith
...there is some perspective. Great player? yes. HOF, umm NO