The curious timing of Calvin Johnson's retirement musings

Only three days after his ninth NFL season ended, Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has begun openly talking about the possibility that there won't be a tenth. It's curious timing, and it's hard not to wonder whether the statement has less to do with his

Danny Amendola. The New England Patriots' wide receiver is catching grief from his Rhode Island neighbors over a temporary carport. Amendola erected the metal structure behind his 1774-built home in Providence's College Hill Historic District last

Danny Amendola. The New England Patriots' wide receiver is catching grief from his Rhode Island neighbors over a temporary carport. Amendola erected the metal structure behind his 1774-built home in Providence's College Hill Historic District last

Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders are different people, but they are the same. Both are quiet. Both are super stars and both will wear yellow Hall of Fame jackets during ceremonies in Canton. Sanders has already gone through the process. Calvin will too.

If Calvin Johnson were to indeed retire from the NFL the Detroit Lions would have a major hole at WR. Here are five options at WR for the Lions if Johnson chooses the retirement route. 1. Draft Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell. Mock drafts have him