http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/11/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-retirement/470049001/
QuoteThe Detroit Lions' status as a Super Bowl nobody, coupled with an aging body, apparently played a role in Calvin Johnson's retirement.
Johnson, speaking during a news conference in Italy for Italian Bowl XXXVII in Vicenza, included the team's on-field performance as a reason for his departure from the NFL. It's the first time Johnson has spoken about the team's lack of success playing a role in his retirement.
"I didn't see a chance for them to win a Super Bowl at the time," Johnson said. "For the work I was putting in, it wasn't worth my time, to keep on beating my head up against the wall, and not go anywhere.
"It's the definition of insanity."
He wasn't wrong...and this would be the second all world talent I've seen retire from the Lions in their prime.
Yeah can't argue with him. I think the last time I saw the lions competitive or thought they were super bowl capable was like in 95/96 somewhere around there.
And the thing is, they couldve been!
Sanders retiring still bothers me