Larry Fitzgerald On Calvin Johnson: 'He Has No Weaknesses'

by Sean Yuille on Feb 11, 2012 11:33 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

Larry Fitzgerald set the standard for what a big-time wide receiver should be paid when he received an eight-year, $120 million extension (with $50 million guaranteed) last August from the Arizona Cardinals. With how he played last season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson figures to get even more money when he gets an extension.

The Lions and Johnson have had some contract discussions since he only has one year left on his deal. Chances are Johnson's new contract will eclipse Fitzgerald's extension, and that is fine by Fitzgerald, who thinks Johnson deserves it.

"He should," Fitzgerald said during an appearance on Super Bowl radio row. "He’s at the top of the game right now. He’s an extremely, extremely impressive talent."

"He has no weaknesses, so I think that’s what makes Calvin so impressive," Fitzgerald said. "He’s a really down-to-earth guy."

The Lions are going to have to open up their checkbook if they want to keep Johnson in Detroit. There's just no way around it with him being the top receiver in the league right now. While that could make the salary cap situation down the road tighter, it's certainly a good problem to have.

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A little "Rounders" reference

In my worst John Malkovich russian accent, “Pay him, pay that man his money”

by ncbur10 on Feb 12, 2012 12:15 AM EST reply actions

So who's going to be the cap hit?

Williams?
KVB?
Avril?
Tulloch?
It’s got to be someone…IMO it should be KVB. His play has been poor, he makes WAY too much for what he accomplishes on a per-snap basis. It’s not like we don’t have other leaders on the defense. KVBs work ethic has already spread contagiously, it’s not going to stop when he leaves.

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by BIGWalt2990 on Feb 12, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions

I think KVB.

But i wouldnt rule out seeing Nate giving some of it back as well.

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by SmittyJ on Feb 12, 2012 4:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

As Dave Chappelle put it

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by The Profiler on Feb 12, 2012 8:05 AM EST reply actions

Larry Fitzgerald is insane.

Calvin Johnson has loads of weaknesses. Doesn’t run routes well, doesn’t block, doesn’t go over the middle. All he does is go for jump balls all day.

Oh wait, that’s just what Packer fans like saying when they try claiming WRs on their team are on his level.

"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson

by Mavyrk on Feb 12, 2012 11:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

lol -- for a second there I thought you were serious.

Yes, Calvin grabbed over 200 yards receiving against the Packers in week 17 by just grabbing jump balls — give me a break!

I do have one concern – Calvin’s long term health. I’ve noticed that defenders have taken to body-slamming CJ to the ground when he skies for the ball — Cowboys and 49ers games especially. That has to take a toll, and I’d worry that he might come down wrong on his head or neck and that would be it for him. Wish the refs would call out defenders for that kind of thing…

No slogans. Just win!!!

by drgarnett on Feb 12, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

Fitz man, do me a favor ok?

STFU. We do not need any more good press on how amazing CJ is. We are trying to re-sign the man damn it.

Shut your pie hole!

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by joshsun on Feb 12, 2012 11:40 AM EST reply actions