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Calvin Johnson - Best Receiver in the Game?

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by SK34, Dec 20, 2012.

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  1. Han Solo

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    Let's not forget Jerry set this record at 33 years old(if i remember correctly) and still played another ten years at elite level.

    Running up dat hill son.
     
    #21 Han Solo, Dec 21, 2012
  2. Major

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    I think he's been in the discussion for a while, though maybe on the fringes. In 2008, when the Lions went 0-16 and had a QB combo of Dan Orlovsky, Dante Culpepper, and Jon Kitna, he was top 5 in yardage and led the league in TDs.
     
    #22 Major, Dec 21, 2012
  3. droopy421

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    Currently he is the best receiver, don't think he will end up ahead of Rice when all is said and done.
     
    #23 droopy421, Dec 21, 2012
  4. 713

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    Calvin Johnson > Jerry Rice.

    Eye test.
     
    #24 713, Dec 21, 2012
  5. CometsWin

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    Seen a lot of Jerry Rice play? I didn't think so.
     
    #25 CometsWin, Dec 21, 2012
  6. vinsensual

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    Best arm meaning power? I could probably agree with that, but commentators usually mention the odd (bad) mechanics of his throw.
     
    #26 vinsensual, Dec 21, 2012
  7. SK34

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    Cal Johnson is 27 and he is about to break the record. What if he continues to play like this for the next 7 years. Then would he be the best?
     
    #27 SK34, Dec 21, 2012
  8. SK34

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    If stafford is not their problem, then what is?
     
    #28 SK34, Dec 21, 2012
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    Uhhh..... No.
     
    #29 ubigred, Dec 21, 2012
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    #30 The Real Shady, Dec 21, 2012
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    Stafford has a good arm
     
    #31 tehG l i d e, Dec 21, 2012
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    #32 David Stern, Dec 21, 2012
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    LOLZ! Ask him about Hakeem next;)
     
    #33 David Stern, Dec 21, 2012
  14. SK34

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    vick is number 3? really?
     
    #34 SK34, Dec 21, 2012
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    If the list is talking about arm strength you shouldn't be surprised, he has one of the most effortless looking deep balls in football.
     
    #35 Shaud, Dec 21, 2012
  16. david_rocket

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    right now the rules makes the game easier to WRs and QBs.
    Jerry Rice didnt have all benefits that the WRs have now.
     
    #36 david_rocket, Dec 21, 2012
  17. t_mac1

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    But he caught passes from 2 of the top 5-6 QBs of all time.
     
    #37 t_mac1, Dec 21, 2012
  18. juicystream

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    Perhaps he helped make them 2 of the top QBs of all-time...

    Steve Young was terrible with the Buccs.

    I attribute their successes primarily to Bill Walsh and his west coast offense.

    The most amazing single season stat for Jerry Rice is the 22TDs in 12 games (He actually had 23, one was rushing).

    I hope Calvin gets to 2,000. I also hope he gets the TD record one day.
     
    #38 juicystream, Dec 22, 2012
  19. rockbox

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    Best in the game. Not best ever. He's still behind Rice and Moss.
     
    #39 rockbox, Dec 22, 2012
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    Youth is not an excuse for ignorance.
     
    #40 leroy, Dec 22, 2012
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