What Happened to Calvin Johnson? (Why Megatron Doesn't Watch the NFL Anymore)

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  • Calvin Johnson retired from the NFL in his prime. Here's why...
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  • @illiniguy34
    @illiniguy34 Před 4 lety +2262

    The Detroit Lions: wasting and ruining careers since 1934.

    • @capster728
      @capster728 Před 4 lety +12

      Yep💯💯💯

    • @ECG3485
      @ECG3485 Před 4 lety +64

      Championship-free since 1957

    • @byeinthethy8567
      @byeinthethy8567 Před 4 lety +17

      Illiniguy34 as a lions fan I agree

    • @FrugalPCOG
      @FrugalPCOG Před 4 lety +41

      Them, the Browns and Chargers. So many gifted athletes have wasted years with these organizations. Barry Sanders would have just retired with untouchable numbers had he been on the Patriots or Steelers, even Denver. You know, organizations owned by lovers of the game and a drive for a championship, rather than a profit from a game where a championship is cool but a steady profit revenue each year is just fine.

    • @edwardtaylor5411
      @edwardtaylor5411 Před 4 lety

      Illiniguy34 Amen

  • @eburk6981
    @eburk6981 Před 4 lety +1808

    “I hope more players start using that Calvin Johnson mindset about their health” -Flemlo 2019
    “aight bet” -Luke Kuechly 2020

    • @solascripturaPR1517
      @solascripturaPR1517 Před 4 lety +111

      Kuechly,
      Patrick Willis,
      Vontae Davis,
      and another 49ers LB (retired after one season).

    • @coreythomas3633
      @coreythomas3633 Před 4 lety +11

      they should

    • @IceWhiteice22
      @IceWhiteice22 Před 4 lety +16

      Luke wasn’t about health, he was losing a step and he saw it on tape

    • @noonecaresworkharder9125
      @noonecaresworkharder9125 Před 4 lety +112

      IceWhiteice ????? He maybe lost a step but he was still elite. He retired for health

    • @qdrsports2348
      @qdrsports2348 Před 4 lety +40

      IceWhiteice you are a dumbass

  • @KSWC
    @KSWC Před 3 lety +202

    Calvin Johnson: “I don’t expect myself being a first ballot hall of famer I hope it happens tho”
    Today: first ballot hall of famer

  • @wolverinefangowings
    @wolverinefangowings Před 4 lety +783

    Good players: Exist
    Detroit Lions: "I'm about to end this man's whole career."

    • @chenzomutumbo9140
      @chenzomutumbo9140 Před 3 lety +12

      End/waste

    • @pi3man252
      @pi3man252 Před 3 lety +4

      As a lions fan growing up in the calvin golden days he deserved at least 1 superbowl.

    • @peteheath2704
      @peteheath2704 Před 3 lety +2

      True. As a fellow UM fan, I cheer for my favorite college players not to get drafted by the Lions because I know what that means for their futures.

    • @IshaBoyTV
      @IshaBoyTV Před 3 lety

      Lolololol

    • @lilgawup7929
      @lilgawup7929 Před 3 lety +2

      @@pi3man252 he should have played for Brady

  • @jaysim3253
    @jaysim3253 Před 4 lety +1731

    Detroit had two once in a generation level players and both of them just got tired of the organization's crap and called it a day.

    • @catonthemoon2084
      @catonthemoon2084 Před 4 lety +63

      Yeah think about that. What's that tell ya..

    • @steveorino3073
      @steveorino3073 Před 4 lety +46

      They both won me a fantasy football season by themselves basically

    • @evilduckling2056
      @evilduckling2056 Před 4 lety +23

      Steve Orino They has fantasy football in the 90s?

    • @steveorino3073
      @steveorino3073 Před 4 lety +9

      Just about 🤣

    • @brodyxgilman
      @brodyxgilman Před 4 lety +34

      Swear this is why I lowkey hate being a lions fan but can’t abandon the team because I love the team and the city

  • @jdaddyrizzo
    @jdaddyrizzo Před 4 lety +503

    Matthew Stafford: *Throws ball somewhere in Megatron's zipcode.
    Megatron: *catches it.

    • @JoeyJordison97
      @JoeyJordison97 Před 4 lety +5

      *L* for 2 reasons.
      1. You gotta use * at the beginning and end. *See*
      2. That was barely funny. Don't even understand how you got 110 likes.

    • @NarutoUzumaki-wj8vx
      @NarutoUzumaki-wj8vx Před 4 lety +26

      @@JoeyJordison97 Bruh it's a joke 🤦🏽‍♂️💀

    • @purgeous7012
      @purgeous7012 Před 4 lety +17

      @@JoeyJordison97 Overreacting.

    • @zoloftpapi
      @zoloftpapi Před 4 lety +12

      Soviet Re4per bruh stfu nigga

    • @swift6642
      @swift6642 Před 4 lety +7

      @@JoeyJordison97 lmaoo bru u alright ?

  • @elijahpsyck1882
    @elijahpsyck1882 Před 3 lety +178

    Who’s here after Megatron was inducted into the HOF???

    • @smith3907
      @smith3907 Před 3 lety +7

      i was just about to comment that

    • @nathanclark2317
      @nathanclark2317 Před 3 lety +2

      Glad he was a hof caliber talent

    • @Thelowestofthelowtiers
      @Thelowestofthelowtiers Před 3 lety +6

      Any guy who played for the insufferable Lions organization and look like a beast in stats and on film deserves a gold jacket.

    • @attoboi9763
      @attoboi9763 Před 3 lety +4

      @@smith3907 it's so unfair the lions ruined what was probably the most entertaining wr to watch ever AND most entertaining rb to watch ever (barry sanders obviously)
      They are arguably the best of all time too

    • @smith3907
      @smith3907 Před 3 lety

      @@attoboi9763 arguably Barry megatron is not top 5 tho

  • @damieniscooll
    @damieniscooll Před 4 lety +344

    The funny thing is that if he went to Georgia then he would’ve played with Stafford

    • @BamaBoyJosh
      @BamaBoyJosh Před 3 lety +1

      @Jay Val It's a coincidence weirdo. That was his point.

    • @BamaBoyJosh
      @BamaBoyJosh Před 3 lety

      @Jay Val Yes, you are a weirdo, fuck boy.

    • @TonyMontana-pg1ew
      @TonyMontana-pg1ew Před 3 lety

      @Jay Val your some fake phony gtfoh self reflect and you’ll understand keep your head up

    • @jimmybones45
      @jimmybones45 Před 3 lety +3

      Georgia Tech fyi....

    • @fetti_
      @fetti_ Před 3 lety +4

      @@BamaBoyJosh why you so mad? Chill out you fuckin weirdo

  • @Zen-vm5tc
    @Zen-vm5tc Před 4 lety +467

    Calvin grew up loving the game. When he grew up he learned the game doesn’t love you back.

    • @freelanceryuu
      @freelanceryuu Před 4 lety +1

      Beauty on a Barn Budget fax

    • @mrbran214
      @mrbran214 Před 4 lety +1

      to bad it's not a game it's a business ask anyone who knows this and they will tell you the same

    • @JoeyJordison97
      @JoeyJordison97 Před 4 lety +19

      @@mrbran214 Oh damn. I thought they were called games. Like today I watched a really good *game* between the 49ers and Ravens. My bad. Can't wait for the next big *business* not *game*

    • @BIGNOSEPOPPA
      @BIGNOSEPOPPA Před 4 lety +19

      @@JoeyJordison97 you know what he is saying. Stop being a square. It clearly is a business first when money is the first priority.

    • @timmyeasley
      @timmyeasley Před 4 lety +4

      @@BIGNOSEPOPPA exactly fucking square ass nigga

  • @Aumarus
    @Aumarus Před 4 lety +3726

    The lions treated him terribly at the end of his career

    • @jacksonbear1
      @jacksonbear1 Před 4 lety +249

      They wasted his prime

    • @Aumarus
      @Aumarus Před 4 lety +17

      jacksonbear1 I agree

    • @OfficialZakia
      @OfficialZakia Před 4 lety +57

      As a lions fan I agree

    • @drewmow
      @drewmow Před 4 lety +293

      They had the best WR ever and treated him like shit
      Had the best RB of all time and treated him like shit sad fact

    • @bobbyp1720
      @bobbyp1720 Před 4 lety +80

      An they made him return his money he earned

  • @kevinm.8682
    @kevinm.8682 Před 3 lety +64

    I love that his parents were serious about education. That made a huge difference in how this man landed on his feet. I seriously doubt we'll hear about him being indicted for capital murder or financial crimes.

  • @foemane3199
    @foemane3199 Před 4 lety +68

    this has to be one of the most underrated channels i’ve ever watched... this dude deserves at least a million subs. This content is so well done and high quality

  • @snow3230
    @snow3230 Před 4 lety +825

    If I had to draft a Wide Receiver in an all time draft, Megatron would be my first pick. Dude was the Total Package

    • @CJayG37
      @CJayG37 Před 4 lety +39

      Man that's a great decision. Lol that was mine or julio Jones

    • @dominiquerosemond5682
      @dominiquerosemond5682 Před 4 lety +43

      Jerry Rice

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 Před 4 lety +84

      Megatron was a FREAK. 6'5 and 4.35 speed!!??!!? Thats just fucking DUMB

    • @rilorobinson7685
      @rilorobinson7685 Před 4 lety +85

      Nah I still would pick Moss!!!

    • @snow3230
      @snow3230 Před 4 lety +19

      Rilo Robinson Moss wasn’t the total package because of his poor run blocking

  • @AndreTheTruth2
    @AndreTheTruth2 Před 4 lety +1358

    Never forget that the raiders drafted JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson

    • @kennethmacklin5448
      @kennethmacklin5448 Před 4 lety +107

      Funny thing is Lane Kiffin wanted to draft him but the owner Al Davis wouldn't let him smh

    • @YaBoiDaCoach
      @YaBoiDaCoach Před 4 lety +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @YaBoiDaCoach
      @YaBoiDaCoach Před 4 lety +57

      And it's funny Al Davis always loved drafting good wide receivers or should I say fast ones with no hands nevermind

    • @koukhang5999
      @koukhang5999 Před 4 lety +10

      @@kennethmacklin5448 maybe there needed a QB thats why

    • @kennethmacklin5448
      @kennethmacklin5448 Před 4 lety +20

      @@koukhang5999 I can agree with that. What's why the Blazers didn't draft Michael Jordan cuz they already had Clyde Drexler and needed a big man in Sam Bowie

  • @AngelRivera-bs7uf
    @AngelRivera-bs7uf Před 3 lety +20

    Calvin Johnson was a phenomenal athletic . One of the best I’ve ever seen , but most of all , He’s a phenomenal person . Much respect to you Calvin Johnson !

    • @Megatron_James_Brady8121
      @Megatron_James_Brady8121 Před 3 lety

      U r 💯% correct bro.... If you would like to play Virtual Bingo with Calvin on February 27th let me know and I’ll get you all the details 👍🏽

    • @Messup7654
      @Messup7654 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Megatron_James_Brady8121I’d like to play

  • @prodbybobbyspivey1005
    @prodbybobbyspivey1005 Před 3 lety +35

    Georgia Tech was pro style when Calvin Johnson went there. They werent always triple option.

    • @oxdhaoxt3694
      @oxdhaoxt3694 Před 3 lety

      It’s funny because I barely remember the triple option Ga Tech but it seems that’s a bigger part of their history now

    • @babyfacenelson2704
      @babyfacenelson2704 Před 2 lety

      Exactly! Reggie ball was the QB

  • @sethmitchell1463
    @sethmitchell1463 Před 4 lety +1912

    Megatron doesn’t watch the nfl cause he knows he’s better than anyone playing

    • @H1M0THY_0
      @H1M0THY_0 Před 4 lety +9

      Shawn Kemp Owens is better I would say AB isn’t as good as megatron but AB is better all around

    • @yourmomsgoat5840
      @yourmomsgoat5840 Před 4 lety +55

      Vtay_989 nah megaton better than AB and TO no doubt Calvin in any team makes them good

    • @shinglesshingles
      @shinglesshingles Před 4 lety +25

      @Shawn Kemp Owens>Megatron>A.B.
      Str8 🆙
      Now in terms of talent then give Megatron the nod over Owens. But T.O. never gets the credit for being as hard of a worker as he was and his ability to run all routes and block as a WR. Even though he does get shown some love TO is still the most underrated WR in my opinion.

    • @harrinpe
      @harrinpe Před 4 lety +9

      Julio Jones, Michael Thomas and DeAndre Hopkins think otherwise

    • @sethmitchell1463
      @sethmitchell1463 Před 4 lety +49

      Peter Harrington I’m a saints fan. A die hard one at that but mike ain got nun on calvins freak of nature abilities. Julio is just a baby megaton straight up and d hop isn’t close to calvin

  • @Ghostface2point0
    @Ghostface2point0 Před 4 lety +1889

    Megatron is a way cooler name than Optimus Prime

  • @teddypup2424
    @teddypup2424 Před 3 lety +21

    Wow, really impressed with Calvin and his parents for sticking with Georgia Tech. It's a great school with a rigorous curriculum. Him going through it shows both smarts and discipline.

    • @Messup7654
      @Messup7654 Před 5 měsíci

      If the curriculum is truly rigorous I’m not commuting there I’m going to Georgia or florida

  • @MikeBritton138
    @MikeBritton138 Před 4 lety +12

    Not a lions fan, but Megatron is truly an inspiration, and a great role model. Not only was he the greatest WR in the game, he was NO diva.

  • @slightlyworking4
    @slightlyworking4 Před 4 lety +569

    "Megatron walk away in his prime..." I see what u did there

    • @stevvejobss
      @stevvejobss Před 4 lety +4

      Joshua McMillan 💀

    • @madmax3998
      @madmax3998 Před 4 lety +3

      Joshua McMillan Similar to Barry Sanders leaving the Lions in his prime???

    • @MrHeracross
      @MrHeracross Před 4 lety +13

      Akiva Davis I think he meant Optimus PRIME another Transformer like Megatron

    • @coopervestal4036
      @coopervestal4036 Před 4 lety +2

      Aptumis prime fits better because he opted out in his prime

    • @ivang2409
      @ivang2409 Před 4 lety

      @@madmax3998 transformers reference dumbass

  • @jordanjackson2825
    @jordanjackson2825 Před 4 lety +253

    Calvin Johnson was in his prime his whole career

  • @cliffordharris1101
    @cliffordharris1101 Před 3 lety

    Came across this Channel a month ago. Never been let down. Always a positive note and open mind while keeping the facts straight without bias. Love it. Keep it up @Flemlo Raps

  • @SaenzSword.ofTHE.SPIRIT

    Good presentation! You had me talking to the screen, laughing and even yelling “Amen”! It takes talent to put these videos together, and you’ve got that.

  • @thegreattreon0177
    @thegreattreon0177 Před 4 lety +284

    It's amazing that Detroit had 2 of the best players to have ever stepped on an NFL field and both retired during their prime for the same reason

    • @coyote_4862
      @coyote_4862 Před 4 lety +4

      David Jenkins Calvin retired Bc of concussion Barry sander was getting tired plus if that isn’t the case why is he so loyal to the lions

    • @machpunch9382
      @machpunch9382 Před 4 lety +4

      Wrong

    • @m43854
      @m43854 Před 3 lety +9

      Barry sanders made the playoffs 6 out of his 10 years in the NFL....they had the #1 offense in the NFL too.....Barry's game was best suited for that indoor turf n their run n shoot offense....the minute it stepped outdoors playoffs in the the NFC elements he wasn't effective....but the lions were not bad as people try to make it out while he was there

    • @whattheyourgae9627
      @whattheyourgae9627 Před 3 lety

      @@m43854 had the number 1 o because of barry that 1 o like guy and herman the rest of that team was buns

    • @xbigwormx2041
      @xbigwormx2041 Před 3 lety +2

      @Travis Hanks He should have tested the free market when his contract was up instead of resigning and staying in Detroit.

  • @ripnujabes21
    @ripnujabes21 Před 4 lety +1503

    I'll forever hate on the lions for the way they did barry and calvin.

    • @drphot6050
      @drphot6050 Před 4 lety +19

      I truly loathe them for it

    • @Mjkhh
      @Mjkhh Před 4 lety +10

      As a Lions fan, I absolutely agree.

    • @mtn4140
      @mtn4140 Před 4 lety +6

      How? I really want to know

    • @ripnujabes21
      @ripnujabes21 Před 4 lety +2

      @@mtn4140 google it

    • @mtn4140
      @mtn4140 Před 4 lety +5

      @@ripnujabes21 already did quite a bit. I want to know your opinion

  • @chrispap4957
    @chrispap4957 Před 4 lety

    Just discovered your videos, as a sports fan and documentary/film fan...they are friggin awesome, inspirational, emotional, and just flat out enjoyable. Good job and thanks dude...

  • @gunna3679
    @gunna3679 Před 4 lety

    This is how I KNOW you got GREAT material. I found your channel 2-3 days ago and I’ve watched almost all your videos about what happened to and your other ones I got a bunch left but you have GREAT material

  • @allsin03
    @allsin03 Před 4 lety +836

    s/o to calvin's mom to keep him focused on his education even though he was a monster in football

    • @solascripturaPR1517
      @solascripturaPR1517 Před 4 lety +28

      @500thou
      1. MLB is a cake walk, compared to the brutal NFL (he wouldn't have had a fraction of those injuries, in baseball).
      2. He would've had a ridiculous contract in the MLB (no salary cap).
      3. Given the first two points, his career likely would've been twice as long in the MLB.

    • @dirtballs117
      @dirtballs117 Před 4 lety

      True

    • @calebvantil5465
      @calebvantil5465 Před 4 lety +6

      Sola Scriptura no disrespect but there’s a lot wrong with that statement

    • @dimmadometv
      @dimmadometv Před 4 lety +1

      If she want Calvin to focus on education, y didn't she send him to Notre Dame

    • @jp4109
      @jp4109 Před 4 lety +8

      Sola Scriptura The MLB is way more difficult to get a starting position where you can grab a contract like that. In my opinion probably the hardest routes of any sport. I don't think we would know of Megatron if Calvin went the baseball route.

  • @Professor-of-Gaming
    @Professor-of-Gaming Před 4 lety +242

    This dude was one of the 2 most talented WR's i've ever seen, along with Randy Moss.
    Megatron deserved better, but football aside i'm glad he's out and happy.

    • @Infernomm
      @Infernomm Před 4 lety +3

      One of the best I’ve ever witnessed as a bengals fan has to be Steve smith...he was a monster and just the most clutch receiver I’ve witnessed keep in mind I’m only 18 so I’ve been watching football maybe 6-7 years

    • @Professor-of-Gaming
      @Professor-of-Gaming Před 4 lety +5

      @@Infernomm I'm actually a carolina panther season ticket holder since 99.
      steve smith is my favorite NFL player of all time, he fought harder than anyone i've ever seen...
      but he wasn't on the talent level of Randy Moss of Megatron... if Steve Smith was as big, and talented as them... he'd have every record

    • @brandonsly2142
      @brandonsly2142 Před 4 lety +8

      You guys never watched jerry rice... Hes the best of all time

    • @uchiharza8060
      @uchiharza8060 Před 4 lety +5

      Mike Evans with a couple horrid QBs and one QB who could be elite if he could kill the turnovers has the same if not better stats than Moss in his first 6 seasons.... Mike Evans is the most underrated Elite receiver in the league next to MT.... But seeing how Evans has been sharing catches most of his career to a substantial point it's impressive. Jameis has two dudes over 1k receiving right now just imagine if they didn't turn the ball over so much. Evans is no Moss or Megatron but dude deserves more than he gets in the league. I'd say evans has been top 3 the past few seasons and top 5 his whole career.

    • @Professor-of-Gaming
      @Professor-of-Gaming Před 4 lety +4

      @@brandonsly2142 jerry rice the GOAT cuz of his work ethic too, and longevity.
      if Jerry rice had the size and talent of moss... man his records would be even more uncatchable

  • @mattr7740
    @mattr7740 Před 2 lety +5

    He was also an incredible blocker. Just an unstoppable workhorse in every fashion. One of the most humble athletes I’ve ever met.

  • @CloudRadixAuburn
    @CloudRadixAuburn Před 4 lety

    I've watched several of your videos now and felt COMPELLED to tell you young man - you are doing a great job. Well spoken, well formed arguments, concise and straight to your points. You have a future wide open Sir.

  • @brendan9868
    @brendan9868 Před 4 lety +402

    Opioid addiction = good
    Smoking a little weed = bad
    That’s some classic sports organization logic right there

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 4 lety +7

      Legal=good
      illegal=Bad & fines for team take chance of suspensions & hurting team.

    • @brendan9868
      @brendan9868 Před 4 lety +26

      BBBYpsi right so opioid addiction would hurt a team less than a player smoking a bit of weed?
      Plus if the NFL wasn’t so hypocritical with it’s rules there wouldn’t be any fines for it in the first place.

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 4 lety +3

      @@brendan9868 I agree with you on it. Problem is one was legal in the NFL & one was illegal. Yes they are hyprocritcal. After learning Clavin was smoking weed after every game how is it that the NFL drug testing did not catch it. I am willing to bet they let it slide. He was a big star player & caused zero drama. If he had caused any conflict with the NFL then he would have been suspended. Just like when refs screw teams & favor the same ones all the time. perfect example 2014 playoff game with Detroit & DallasPerfect example of favortism. If you look Suh was getting held & tackled really obviously & badly whole game. Yet not one single call against Dallas. They throw a flag at key part of game for PI against Dallas gives lions first down in FG range. They over turn PI. Guess what Chris Christy was in Jerry Jones private box & has claimed he got that call changed & was in the leagues ear the whole game. Tell me again they do not try to fix games.

    • @rockedthecrapout
      @rockedthecrapout Před 4 lety

      Any excuse to get on that weed is good enough, any excuse! xD

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 4 lety

      @aaron collier I hated Matt Millen with a passion his draft picks between 2002 and 2006 were despicable the best two players from from those for 5 years Roy Williams who was average at best wide receiver in the second-best was probably Dan Arlovski that tells you how piss-poor his draft picks were

  • @DaDualityofMan
    @DaDualityofMan Před 4 lety +454

    Cowboys: "Jason, we need you!"
    Jason Witten: "I'm on my way!"
    Lions: "Calvin, we need you!"
    Calvin Johnson: *Hangs Up Phone*

    • @mlang28
      @mlang28 Před 4 lety +1

      🤣😂

    • @dkisbeast
      @dkisbeast Před 4 lety +14

      The back end situations where much different from the looks of it

    • @yomamabinfartin7176
      @yomamabinfartin7176 Před 4 lety +12

      Your a Cowboys fan they just lost the game against the BUFFALO BILLS

    • @Doors067
      @Doors067 Před 4 lety +15

      @@yomamabinfartin7176 bills are 8-3 they are legit. -not a bills or cowboys fan

    • @psnaccount8991
      @psnaccount8991 Před 4 lety +15

      @@yomamabinfartin7176 why y'all act like the Bills are garbage? Bill might actually make a deep playoff run. Don't be surprise if they upset the Patriots or Ravens

  • @AlternateRealm
    @AlternateRealm Před 2 lety +1

    You're the absolute best at these stories @FlemLo Raps... You could literally have your own show on ESPN or Fox Sports. Thanks for the hardwork, you're my favorite channel on youtube.

  • @coreyczech
    @coreyczech Před 3 lety

    My new favorite youtube channel. So many insane good in depth football videos. Thank you FlemLo Raps for the great stories!

  • @cameronfrizzell3978
    @cameronfrizzell3978 Před 4 lety +227

    Lions: draft all time talent
    Lions: still suck
    All time talent becomes 31: ight imma head out

  • @torachan23
    @torachan23 Před 4 lety +468

    Literally just started a road trip when Flemlo uploaded. Coming in clutch homie

  • @darrenshebell3563
    @darrenshebell3563 Před 3 lety +1

    Your integrity, depth and more importantly; your love of the sport makes your videos on the subject enjoyable, informational and sometimes very insightful...

  • @aaronsteindler3245
    @aaronsteindler3245 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are just amazing. I love the empathy and perspective that you demonstrate in every video you make. Keep up the awesome work. FlemLo.

  • @nando5340
    @nando5340 Před 4 lety +165

    As a lions fan this still hurts man sorry for the pain the crazy runned organization has done to many great players we appreciated all his hard work and sacrifices!

    • @chrisgibson2106
      @chrisgibson2106 Před 4 lety +6

      They did the same thing to Barry Sanders

    • @nando5340
      @nando5340 Před 4 lety +4

      Chris Gibson I am fully aware of this sad fact

    • @Jeff-ts8kx
      @Jeff-ts8kx Před 4 lety +8

      Lions fan my whole life! Its rough for us.

    • @nando5340
      @nando5340 Před 4 lety +3

      Jeff yup smh even now this product we got this year after so much hope is heart breaking

    • @BTV311
      @BTV311 Před 4 lety +1

      I feel you bro grand rapids

  • @sturrrdy
    @sturrrdy Před 4 lety +44

    looked up to Calvin throughout my childhood. the main thing that caught my eye was that no matter how bad your team is, you always show up and give it 110% no matter your teammates play. you’re on the field for what you’ve worked for your ENTIRE life. this was the sport that you were born to do. Johnson always had that motor. Furthermore, the Guy kept it lowkey off the field, his humble personality is admirable

  • @dwrod24
    @dwrod24 Před 4 lety

    I came across your videos today.... I’m not even a sports fan like that but your commentary, the way you put the video together, your passion for the research, and professionalism you earned my subscribe. Keep up the great work bro

  • @charlesjones2394
    @charlesjones2394 Před 2 lety

    Dude, you're the absolute best reporter when in comes to the NFL and its players. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @EdmondHiggins
    @EdmondHiggins Před 4 lety +323

    "The Lions have lost more Thanksgiving games then they have won."
    "The Lions have lost more games then they have won."
    "The Lions lost more games then have won."
    "Lions lost more games..."
    "Lions lost..."

    • @joshbronson8577
      @joshbronson8577 Před 4 lety

      Retro Lazer 😂😂😂

    • @PH-gs4xt
      @PH-gs4xt Před 4 lety +7

      And those who are still fans through all our losses, are the best of friends, husband's, dad's, etc. Bc no matter what.... We're riding! So if you are one or have a Lions fan friend or like there of , consider yourself lucky.

    • @diegoquizhpi3241
      @diegoquizhpi3241 Před 4 lety +16

      Retro Lazer Lions...
      Lion...
      L

    • @kvltizt
      @kvltizt Před 4 lety +3

      The Detroit Ls.

    • @gunna3679
      @gunna3679 Před 4 lety

      Recurring theme I see

  • @abcapone
    @abcapone Před 4 lety +239

    If Calvin wasn’t on the Lions who know what he coulda done

    • @michaeldixon3485
      @michaeldixon3485 Před 4 lety +8

      DiamondSamurai before your time but the same could go for Barry Sanders too.

    • @cruzcontrol8758
      @cruzcontrol8758 Před 4 lety +8

      If Barry Sanders had a better line and if Megatron had a better team.
      Who knows what would happen. They could've been the 2 best

    • @brotherLee340
      @brotherLee340 Před 4 lety +6

      He still was a beast lol. HOF career. It happens. Not everybody is gonna win. Look at Larry Fitzgerald. He still regarded as an all time great.

    • @bobsmith962
      @bobsmith962 Před 4 lety +1

      He would be a superbowl winner and HOFer anywhere else.

    • @kieferculligan4029
      @kieferculligan4029 Před 4 lety +3

      Imagine Megatron on the pats or packers🤯

  • @aishahmusawwir6486
    @aishahmusawwir6486 Před 4 lety

    Not sure why your videos came across my feed but I am happy they did lol. Im not even a football watcher and sir I must admit I have watched about 15 videos! Great work!!! Much respect for what you do 👏👏👏.

  • @nickrobilotto6260
    @nickrobilotto6260 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your vids bro...well researched and great content. Much love to Calvin Johnson, he deserved better from the Lions, glad he is such a level, aware and intelligent person who knew his physical limits and has the humanity to pay it forward.

  • @briankelley7158
    @briankelley7158 Před 4 lety +439

    Calvin Johnson should be in the NFL HOF when he's elligible

    • @fwmase
      @fwmase Před 4 lety +9

      Brian Kelley, he wasn't there long enough to be there

    • @sawsoplayaa
      @sawsoplayaa Před 4 lety +50

      @@fwmase he didn't have to be he already beat Jerry Rice's record.

    • @annnddy
      @annnddy Před 4 lety +21

      @Masebase 368
      by that logic gayle sayers shouldnt be in the HOF

    • @calvinsimpson1301
      @calvinsimpson1301 Před 4 lety +64

      @@fwmase 9 years as the most dominant WR the games ever seen in that span is absolutely HOF worthy. Stop it.

    • @royjackson872
      @royjackson872 Před 4 lety +18

      If raggedy ass Michael Irvin is in, ANYBODY who ever caught a pass in the NFL, should be in the H.O.F. He couldn't hold Megatron's (DIRTY) jock strap! On his BEST day!

  • @nathansummerville2637
    @nathansummerville2637 Před 4 lety +89

    Georgia Tech’s head coach at the time was Chan Gailey who ran a pro style office not the triple option. Paul Johnson was hired at the end of 2008 a full season after Calvin left for the draft

  • @jharris1896
    @jharris1896 Před 3 lety

    I am glad I found your channel. Good piece

  • @Stivale44
    @Stivale44 Před 3 lety

    One of your best videos, went on a binge on your channel the last few days, great stuff. Keep it up.

  • @MrHeracross
    @MrHeracross Před 4 lety +217

    “Calvin Johnson is the maddest lad I’ve ever seen.”
    - Tom Brady

    • @Shawnmacomberr
      @Shawnmacomberr Před 4 lety +16

      imagine if they were on the same team

    • @Zer0Skateboard
      @Zer0Skateboard Před 4 lety +7

      @@Shawnmacomberr fuck brady.

    • @MrHeracross
      @MrHeracross Před 4 lety +1

      Lol warrior 4467 didn’t know it was gay

    • @wumbobumbo9382
      @wumbobumbo9382 Před 3 lety +3

      @warrior 4467 homophobe

    • @boxerboxer4515
      @boxerboxer4515 Před 3 lety

      @BC 4467 what the fuck were you doing reading a detailed gay message.... Gay asf

  • @derrickdavis5836
    @derrickdavis5836 Před 4 lety +98

    "You can play with that just fix it when you retire"
    HELL NAW, RED FLAGS

    • @SvenDzahov
      @SvenDzahov Před 4 lety +3

      Honestly I think way more players should take a year break when they are 28-31. Like just sit out a season. I'm a vikings fans and so many of our vets have prolonged their career by 4-5 years just resting their bodies and preventing the injury. Or look at basketball with Michael Jordan's 2 year break. People dont realize how bad pro sports are for your body. My brother isnt going to take a college football scholarship because he isnt nearly NFL good and doesnt want to ruin his legs

  • @xxbigxxulla459
    @xxbigxxulla459 Před 3 lety

    I love your content bro. You literally answer all the questions I have about athletes that fell off the map. Keep up the 🔥 bro.

  • @dlsmith1914
    @dlsmith1914 Před 4 lety

    I have been watching for quite some time. Very informative, you state the facts. You site your sources. Because of that I recently subscribed to your channel. I pray 🙏 and wish you all the best 🙂 Flem Lo.

  • @reesekinney9427
    @reesekinney9427 Před 4 lety +131

    They call him megatron instead of optimius prime because he’s a baaaaaaddd man

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 Před 4 lety +65

    When you are as good as Calvin Johnson you don't need anyone to tell you.

  • @johnstone4902
    @johnstone4902 Před 3 lety

    Very entertaining and insightful, I always enjoy watching these videos.

  • @CPlusDrums
    @CPlusDrums Před 3 lety

    Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for what you do.

  • @therocknrollmillennial535
    @therocknrollmillennial535 Před 4 lety +33

    Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas are my two favorite players in the 21st century. Two guys that just went out and gave everything to the sport they loved. Thanks for the awesome videos as always, FlemLo. And we may be 0-11 but it's still Who Dey, Every Dey.

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged Před 4 lety +1

      What? Y'all are really 0-11 right now?

    • @ReginaldForman
      @ReginaldForman Před 4 lety +4

      Joe thomas was like a throwback grunt. HOF material right there.

    • @MemestiffGaming
      @MemestiffGaming Před 4 lety +2

      @@lyrics2challenged Bengals are burying for Burrow

    • @wdn4l535
      @wdn4l535 Před 4 lety

      @@MemestiffGaming blowing for Burrow

    • @ballhead1150
      @ballhead1150 Před 4 lety +2

      Joe Thomas is always forgotten, definitely top 20 offensive lineman of all time.

  • @nikes4444
    @nikes4444 Před 4 lety +309

    What happened to santonio holmes
    Chad pennington
    Brad smith
    mike Wallace

  • @jetexpress8575
    @jetexpress8575 Před 3 lety

    Dude! your a rightous narrator, explaining a course thorough history , Megatron was nothing short than dominating, we miss him , thankyou for everything we witnessed , we love you and have fond memories of you .

  • @capmotorworks7331
    @capmotorworks7331 Před 3 lety

    Always loved Megatron...but even more know. Had the mind to back up the body.
    Great video my man!

  • @TeamWickedOpinion
    @TeamWickedOpinion Před 4 lety +38

    Barry and Calvin both hung it up early. Signs of a early death type franchise. 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @olliecsmithiv
    @olliecsmithiv Před 4 lety +103

    "oh yeah Detroit, we coming" 😂😂😂😂

    • @yomamabinfartin7176
      @yomamabinfartin7176 Před 4 lety +2

      That means the Bengals will go 0-16

    • @bjnt92281
      @bjnt92281 Před 4 lety

      Cleveland already beat them to the punch in 2017 though 😄

    • @dirtaylulu
      @dirtaylulu Před 4 lety

      Cleveland already came, almost twice lol

  • @bla28627
    @bla28627 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @dlowe404
    @dlowe404 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video. Tech wasn't running the Option when CJ21 was there. We were much more balanced offensively before Paul Johnson arrived.

  • @ryanmartin73
    @ryanmartin73 Před 4 lety +461

    Another fun fact: Him and Roman Reigns were teammates at Tech.

    • @damiancorrea9514
      @damiancorrea9514 Před 4 lety +17

      What team does Roman play for?
      Jk lol

    • @A1ExtraSauce
      @A1ExtraSauce Před 4 lety +66

      ​@@damiancorrea9514 he's ROLB for the Smackdowns

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 4 lety +59

      @@damiancorrea9514 Just so you know Roman was a budding star in college on defense. He had to quit football because he had lukeimia & almost died. He beat it after treatments for a few years. After 11 years free of it, it came back & he had to give up the title. He beat it again & is wrestling again. No doubt it will come back a 3rd time but to go thru what he has gone thru the guy is amazing.

    • @forciblesummer4466
      @forciblesummer4466 Před 4 lety

      Dolla Dame. Jr Cock

    • @lytesknvince
      @lytesknvince Před 4 lety +1

      DrogbaLegend fun fact: Wrestlers is a waaay more physical sport than football (I’m not talking about fake wrestling like WWE) Also real AND fake wrestlers get payed more than your bummy ass

  • @hennyc1797
    @hennyc1797 Před 4 lety +116

    Do what happened to Chris Ivory. One of the most underrated running backs of the modern era. Ran like beastmode

    • @cichlidtanks2509
      @cichlidtanks2509 Před 4 lety +16

      He used to play for my saints and I remember his dreads bouncing and knocking the snot out of anyone who got in his was. Definitely underrrated

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged Před 4 lety +8

      Thought he was OG for the Jets when he came in? Definitely remember the name.

    • @hennyc1797
      @hennyc1797 Před 4 lety +1

      Cichlid Tanks yeah he was a beast

    • @BigPapiCapone
      @BigPapiCapone Před 4 lety +2

      Dude I barely remember him I was about to comment that

    • @brennanambrose8151
      @brennanambrose8151 Před 4 lety +2

      Please do it

  • @ryanwillbanks6564
    @ryanwillbanks6564 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos bro. Just watched Newton and Gurley also. You do so much research. Keep up the good work

  • @redpepperdave
    @redpepperdave Před 4 lety +10

    I remember watching him make catches that simply left one sitting in silence and staring at the screen yo. Straight up Monster!

  • @MrMurder0321
    @MrMurder0321 Před 4 lety +68

    Same thing that happened to Barry Sanders.
    1 playoff win since 1957.
    Our QB is 6-46 against winning teams but has a $135,000,000 contract.
    Our defense is ranked #30.
    They’re owned by the Fords.
    The Detroit Lions is what happened to Megatron. He turned down $15 million dollars to never play there again. Enough said

    • @Skippz2282
      @Skippz2282 Před 4 lety +8

      Facts. Detroit is a shit organization

    • @kindleyfernand4389
      @kindleyfernand4389 Před 4 lety +4

      Stat Padford isn't that bad of a qb, on paper. 😂😂😂

    • @MrMurder0321
      @MrMurder0321 Před 4 lety +5

      kindley fernand
      Truth. Great stats but terrible record. I’d rather have the opposite

    • @Blownblackknight
      @Blownblackknight Před 4 lety +1

      Talk about eye opener

    • @MrMurder0321
      @MrMurder0321 Před 4 lety +3

      Ryan Williams
      6-46 against winning teams is a top 10 QB?
      He’s played good for 2.5 seasons. The rest were toss ups to QB’s or Tate running after the catch.
      Being the best on the lions is like being the best looking ugly chick.
      I’ll pass

  • @chuckittyduckitty
    @chuckittyduckitty Před 4 lety +101

    Haha I liked the Mel Kiper snippet. He never knows what he's talking about

    • @aaronm8143
      @aaronm8143 Před 4 lety +2

      chris jackson 👍

    • @i_i8924
      @i_i8924 Před 4 lety +5

      "Mel Kiper has no more credentials to do what he's doing than my neighbor, and my neighbor's a postman, and he doesn't even have season tickets to the NFL."

    • @bamafencer12
      @bamafencer12 Před 4 lety +4

      That’s the draft though. Some first rounders are busts while there are gems that are in 2-6 rounds. Hell even the undrafted guys can be good.

    • @rikodesinko
      @rikodesinko Před 3 lety

      He looks like a bad TV preacher too! lol

    • @TAPnRACK_SEZ
      @TAPnRACK_SEZ Před 3 lety

      $32million......petty ?
      Yeah. Okay.

  • @Tall-Cool-Drink
    @Tall-Cool-Drink Před 3 lety

    I like your well balance assessment of your subjects.

  • @pmmahone1
    @pmmahone1 Před 3 lety

    Another great video. Awesome job.

  • @trevorjones6289
    @trevorjones6289 Před 4 lety +38

    Georgia Tech didn’t run the option when Megatron was there..

  • @cayden1k810
    @cayden1k810 Před 4 lety +107

    Do a what happened to Jacoby Jones! Haven’t seen him after his super bowl 2013 kick return lol

  • @kevinthomsen77
    @kevinthomsen77 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are very insightful.

  • @briansim3031
    @briansim3031 Před 3 lety

    Great segment. Many former players stop following the game. Most likely played from adolescence into teen’s and then their twenties, and on. Been there, seen it and done it mentality. Football 🏈 overload. 🤛🏼❤️🇺🇸

  • @therealdoubleg5501
    @therealdoubleg5501 Před 4 lety +40

    "Oh yeah Detroit, we coming!" Flem Lo
    😂😂

  • @MorganNathanmarmot
    @MorganNathanmarmot Před 4 lety +64

    Georgia Tech was not a triple option school at the time Calvin Johnson attended. Paul Johnson came the year after Megatron left

    • @brotherLee340
      @brotherLee340 Před 4 lety +2

      And honestly the triple option still managed a couple solid pros at receiver. Demaryious Thomas came out that system. Nothing but big plays when they do throw lol

    • @lays2cold224
      @lays2cold224 Před 4 lety

      QB was reggie Ball he might as well had been running the triple option 😂😂

  • @Porthos240
    @Porthos240 Před 4 lety

    Kudos on being a Bengals fan Flem. I've been a Niners fan for 30 years now. We may have lost the big dance today, but I know your woes have been much much deeper. Hoping you get to see the likes of Esiason and Ken Anderson again!

  • @Lyle-qc8ld
    @Lyle-qc8ld Před 3 lety +15

    barry sanders is that other lion that retired in his prime. history repeats

  • @ayomello3
    @ayomello3 Před 4 lety +119

    A Roy Williams sighting...FlemLo you should do a “What Happened To” on him

    • @alwayz_bet_black9160
      @alwayz_bet_black9160 Před 4 lety +3

      Which 1? Hmmm how bout both! Lol

    • @Boss3Nate
      @Boss3Nate Před 4 lety +1

      @74kjohnson Charles Rogers RIP from Michigan St. with the 2nd pick. Roy WIlliams from Texas at #7 and Mike Williams from USC at #10.... Crazy none really panned out at all.. even crazier to think that they took those guys in 2003, 04 and 05 then in 07 they get Johnson.. Hahaha.

  • @WattsRaider
    @WattsRaider Před 4 lety +92

    Getting drafted to the Lions is what happened. End of story 😂

    • @Seb318
      @Seb318 Před 4 lety

      No, lions just made bad decisions with him. Stafford made him better

    • @WattsRaider
      @WattsRaider Před 4 lety +3

      @@Seb318 when have the Lions made good decisions as a team tho. Never. Stafford is ALL they have to show for it.

    • @megahoodfigga
      @megahoodfigga Před 4 lety +1

      ChinsHyperBTW GTFOH Calvin made Stanford better lol once Calvin left Matt staffords stats dipped pretty bad

    • @megahoodfigga
      @megahoodfigga Před 4 lety +2

      Watts Raider and even Stafford isn’t all that not even one of the top qbs

    • @yomamabinfartin7176
      @yomamabinfartin7176 Před 4 lety +1

      @@megahoodfigga who's Stanford

  • @domenicmartucci140
    @domenicmartucci140 Před 3 lety

    Another great Piece Flem, damn near made me cry the way he was treated after his Concussions. I am glad that Calvin is home safe with his family where he belongs. He earned EVERY DAMN PENNY OF THAT 100 Mill he was paid !! Great work Flem, love you Brother !

  • @christopherhuesing1236

    Well done sir! This is just a great video! I think it really shows his point of view and fans can better understand his point of view. Keep up the great content. WHO DEY!

  • @joeburke5877
    @joeburke5877 Před 4 lety +161

    He's a bigger stronger Julio Jones and they both wasting there careers on booboo teams smh

  • @cashflodigitalsportsnetwork
    @cashflodigitalsportsnetwork Před 4 lety +350

    Imagine Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders playing together with the Lions in their prime.

    • @milkyman3021
      @milkyman3021 Před 4 lety +113

      Lions probably still wouldn’t win a Super Bowl

    • @noelcook2389
      @noelcook2389 Před 4 lety +22

      Calvin would be what 6 and Barry would 49

    • @BBBYpsi
      @BBBYpsi Před 4 lety +4

      Their prime was the 1950's Barry would have done just fine. Calvin would have been a non factor since back then hardly anyone threw the ball. Bobby Lane was Lions QB & in 16 years threw for only 26,000 49% completion 196 TD's with 243 Int's. Bobby was the leader in the 1950's for pass attempts & passing yards. They also only played 12 games per year.

    • @robertthabassheadjacobson4968
      @robertthabassheadjacobson4968 Před 4 lety +4

      And Matthew Stafford. They would have the best offense in the NFL if they at least an average line.

    • @CamberRockerCamber
      @CamberRockerCamber Před 4 lety +13

      I can match that. Imagine prime Randy Moss and Adrian Peterson on the Vikings.

  • @dD-iv9tz
    @dD-iv9tz Před 2 lety

    Man found ur vid yesterday's. thank u had a blast going threw them keep it up

  • @arkansasdave3645
    @arkansasdave3645 Před 4 lety

    I liked this vid. Very well done short to the point, all important info discussed. Nice.

  • @johncollins8954
    @johncollins8954 Před 4 lety +26

    when Calvin was recruited to Georgia Tech, they weren’t running the option at the time. It was a pro style offense. Just sayin

  • @jrelgran1on1
    @jrelgran1on1 Před 4 lety +37

    As a Raider fan I'm still disgusted that we drafted Jamarcus Whooper over MEGATRON

    • @underdog7495
      @underdog7495 Před 4 lety +2

      J.R. Elgran To be honest, at the time I would've done the same thing if I couldn't predict the future. Russell was a beast at LSU

    • @jrelgran1on1
      @jrelgran1on1 Před 4 lety

      @@underdog7495 Megatron was a Beast too likes of the NFL had never seen.

    • @noelcook2389
      @noelcook2389 Před 4 lety

      Problem who would be qb

    • @jrelgran1on1
      @jrelgran1on1 Před 4 lety

      cook we've had that issue for years. Raiders do do their diligence with Jamarcus.

    • @obsidianguild3699
      @obsidianguild3699 Před 4 lety

      📠📠📠📠📠!!!😣

  • @steveorino3073
    @steveorino3073 Před 4 lety +1

    You have great talent my friend, love your vids just found them

  • @ApplesauceNinja
    @ApplesauceNinja Před 3 lety

    I just found your channel yesterday, and dude, you are top shelf! AND you're a fellow Bengals fan too?! Who Dey!

  • @Theyoungthibby
    @Theyoungthibby Před 4 lety +50

    Georgia Tech didn’t start running the triple option until after he got drafted...

    • @jakeh_13
      @jakeh_13 Před 4 lety +5

      Theyoungthibby after Megatron left they didn’t have anyon to throw the ball too so they stopped throttle ball altogether

    • @holiday42020
      @holiday42020 Před 4 lety

      True, they were even running in while Demaryius Thomas was there

    • @Theyoungthibby
      @Theyoungthibby Před 4 lety

      Jake Hughes they stopped throwing the ball because paul Johnson ran the triple option

    • @Theyoungthibby
      @Theyoungthibby Před 4 lety

      Jake Hughes If it was pro style, demaryius Thomas would have been thrown to a lot more

  • @nobapess
    @nobapess Před 4 lety +17

    Hated how the Lions treated Megatron. One of the all time greats🔥

  • @sm00th48
    @sm00th48 Před 3 lety

    Well said man! Keep it up 💯

  • @ADG.Est.1988
    @ADG.Est.1988 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank CZcams for having this video pop up in my recommendations. New sub