Calvin Johnson Says He Retired Because The Lions Weren't Going Anywhere
by Barry Petchesky from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#2W969)
In the year since Calvin Johnson unexpectedly retired from the NFL at age 30, the wide receiver has hinted at some displeasure with the Detroit Lions, mostly over the team's attempt to recoup his signing bonus, but he'd never indicated that the Lions had anything to do with him walking away from the sport. Now he has,"