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13 hours ago
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Lions legend Calvin Johnson listed in ESPN's All Quarter Century Team
ESPN released its All Quarter Century Team for 2000-2025 on Wednesday, including just one name from Detroit Lions history. Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson is the second receiver listed in ESPN's 53-man roster for the 21st century, behind Randy Moss and ahead of Julio Jones, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, and Justin Jefferson. ESPN analysts Andrew Schatz and Seth Walder put the list together, acknowledging Johnson's short but dominant run in the NFL. Advertisement "Johnson leaped over defenders en route to two 1,600-plus-yard seasons and the all-time single-season receiving yards record (1,964) in 2012," Walder said. "He ranks fourth since 2000 in yards per game behind only three current players with far fewer games played (Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase)." Walder also pointed out Megatron's individual success despite the talent around him, particularly before the arrival of Matthew Stafford. "During Detroit's infamous 0-16 season in 2008, Johnson managed 1,331 yards with Dan Orlovsky, Daunte Culpepper and Jon Kitna at quarterback." No other Lions made this particular list by ESPN, though it's not entirely surprising given how the first 20 years of this century went. This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions legend Calvin Johnson listed in ESPN's All Quarter Century Team
USA Today
13 hours ago
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Lions legend Calvin Johnson listed in ESPN's All Quarter Century Team
Lions legend Calvin Johnson listed in ESPN's All Quarter Century Team ESPN released its All Quarter Century Team for 2000-2025 on Wednesday, including just one name from Detroit Lions history. Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson is the second receiver listed in ESPN's 53-man roster for the 21st century, behind Randy Moss and ahead of Julio Jones, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, and Justin Jefferson. ESPN analysts Andrew Schatz and Seth Walder put the list together, acknowledging Johnson's short but dominant run in the NFL. "Johnson leaped over defenders en route to two 1,600-plus-yard seasons and the all-time single-season receiving yards record (1,964) in 2012," Walder said. "He ranks fourth since 2000 in yards per game behind only three current players with far fewer games played (Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase)." Walder also pointed out Megatron's individual success despite the talent around him, particularly before the arrival of Matthew Stafford. "During Detroit's infamous 0-16 season in 2008, Johnson managed 1,331 yards with Dan Orlovsky, Daunte Culpepper and Jon Kitna at quarterback." No other Lions made this particular list by ESPN, though it's not entirely surprising given how the first 20 years of this century went.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Cam Skattebo slammed by Cam Newton for not recognizing NFL legends: 'Not fans of the game'
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo recently couldn't identify several NFL legends on a podcast, including Calvin Johnson and Brett Favre, in a clip that elicited a lot of laughs. But one former NFL player is now using it for criticism of the rookie running back out of Arizona State and other young players, saying "they not fans of the game." Advertisement The player, Cam Newton, shared his thoughts on his recent podcast, "4th & 1." "They not fans of the game," Newton, a former NFL MVP, said. "These kids — they playing video games all day. Have you ever heard of Chad Ochocinco? Have you heard of Terrell Owens? Have you heard of Steve Smith? Have you heard of Prime Time? "They're looking at everything on YouTube. And granted, to Cam Skattebo's defense, a lot of what he sees has been on probably YouTube. And he plays a sport that's a mass sport." Cam Skattebo jersey number: New York Giants rookie running back reveals reason for No. 44 Cam Skattebo doesn't recognize NFL legends on podcast Skattebo's comments were made on the "St. Brown Podcast" last month, but Newton evidently just got wind of them. Advertisement While he couldn't identify Johnson, Favre, Golden Tate, Marques Colston, Kam Chancellor or Darren Sproles, you can at least give Skattebo credit for identifying current Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield. 'We hit the jackpot': Cam Skattebo turns heads at New York Giants rookie minicamp Cam Newton calls out players for not studying history of game Still, Newton was not impressed, calling for Skattebo and others to dedicate time to familiarizing themselves with the sport they are going to play on the podcast. "You g͏otta͏ dedicate 30 minutes or an hour to studying the sport that you want to play," Newton said. Advertisement He added: "There's so much that kids don't understand." Cam Skattebo odds: Is New York Giants running back NFL rookie of the year contender? Reach Jeremy Cluff at Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Giants' Cam Skattebo slammed by Cam Newton over Calvin Johnson clip
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Hall of Fame Receiver Demands Commanders Pay Terry McLaurin
Hall of Fame Receiver Demands Commanders Pay Terry McLaurin originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin may not be a Hall-of-Fame player on the level of Calvin Johnson, but that doesn't mean he isn't elite in his own right. Advertisement The All-Pro receiver is coming off a career year in which he recorded 13 touchdowns while helping to lead Washington to its first conference title appearance in 30 years. Now, McLaurin wants a new deal. The former Ohio State product is entering the final year of his contract with the team and is looking to be paid among the elite receivers in the sport. Johnson, a former Detroit Lions all-time great, fully supports this. In a recent appearance on Up & Adams, Johnson praised McLaurin and believes the receiver is worthy of a long-term extension. "I don't know Terry very well, but from afar, man, the guy has been nothing but consistent for that organization," Johnson said. "He's been a staple there in Washington his whole career. And you know, he plays his role, plays it well. He steps up in big games. And I love watching the kid because he's always making plays." Advertisement Johnson and McLaurin share many things in common. Both struggled to find stability in their starting quarterbacks until an SEC signal-caller was brought into the organization. Both were great before, during, and after those SEC quarterbacks were brought in. Johnson is considered one of the greatest modern receivers in NFL history. McLaurin isn't at that stage yet but is regarded as one of the more consistent players in the league today. McLaurin will eventually get the deal he's been coveting for years now. And it'll only make a Hall-of-Famer like Johnson happy at this point. Related: Commanders Coaches Deliver Clear Message About Offseason Break Related: Commanders Sophomore Corner Labeled Prime Breakout Candidate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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New York Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo's NFL Knowledge Ages Fans
New York Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo's NFL Knowledge Ages Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants drafted former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo with the 105th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Skattebo is a bruising running back who should slot in nicely to New York's running back rotation. Advertisement Skattebo brings an impressive resume to the NFL, rushing for 1,711 yards and crossing the end zone 24 times in the Pac-12 last season. At 23 years old, Skattebo will be among the youngest players on the field in each NFL game during his first season. During a recent appearance on the St. Brown Brothers Podcast, Skattebo showed his age, failing to identify a number of 2000's NFL greats. Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown showed Skattebo photos of former NFL stars and asked him to identify them. It got ugly. First and foremost; Calvin Johnson. Megatron. One of the greatest receivers in NFL history, and a Class of 2021 Hall of Fame inductee. After squinting at the screen, Skattebo gave a defeated 'I got no idea who this is.' Amon-Ra St. Brown was baffled, asking Skattebo "There's no way. When were you born?" To which Skattebo replied "2002." Advertisement The rest of the quiz didn't get much better. Hall of Famer Brett Favre? Nope. Former New York Giant receiver and Super Bowl Champion Golden Tate? Nope. Pro Bowler Marques Colston? Nope. 4-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Kam Chancellor? Nope. Hall of Fame All-2010s Teamer Darren Sproles? Nope. Skattebo needed lifelines on every single one. While the clip was light-hearted and funny, it was a brutal watch if you grew up watching these stars play on Sundays. Skattebo was also clearly not a fan of the FX show "The League," which had memorable appearances from both Taco's favorite cereal; Golden Tate, and D.A. Lipscomb's favorite running back Darren Sproles. On the bright side, it's Skattebo's job to break tackles and fight for yards, not scour football-reference for receiving yard leaders in the 2000s. If Skattebo becomes a star for New York, some day there will be a generation of young players who can't recognize his face or name either. The hope for the Giants is he reaches that status. Advertisement Related: Shane Bowen Shouts Out Giants Safety Related: Michael Strahan Helps Jay Harris Make Sad Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
