Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says

TheOak · 02-04-2013, 06:50 AM

If you listen to NFLSirius Gill Brandt is a huge Matt Ryan fan..

SloMotion · 02-04-2013, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If you listen to NFLSirius Gill Brandt is a huge Matt Ryan fan..

... a pretty serious character flaw, IMO.

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QBREES9 · 02-04-2013, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If you listen to NFLSirius Gill Brandt is a huge Matt Ryan fan..

Thats a dam shame.

Danno · 02-05-2013, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Thats a dam shame.

I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside.

If you listen to him long enough, and I have listened to him for years now, you can read between the lines. Tepid enthusiasm toward a certain player translates to "this guy friggin sucks".

He's also dead-on right 95% of the time with his comments.

SloMotion · 02-06-2013, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside.

If you listen to him long enough, and I have listened to him for years now, you can read between the lines. Tepid enthusiasm toward a certain player translates to "this guy friggin sucks".

He's also dead-on right 95% of the time with his comments.

Ok, I know you like to argue for argument's sake sometimes, so what are you saying? Jones IS better than Calvin?

Danno · 02-06-2013, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Ok, I know you like to argue for argument's sake sometimes, so what are you saying? Jones IS better than Calvin?

No, I think its a little far fatched, but not by much. Julio is a freak and will only get better. I'm pulling for him, he's one of my favorite non-Saints and I hope someday he leaves the Falcons for a different team.

papz · 02-14-2013, 10:43 AM

Calvin Johnson recorded 91 of his 122 receptions, 1,428 of his 1,964 yards, and all five of his 2012 touchdowns against defenses that played six or fewer defenders in the box.

While the statistics strongly hint at Detroit's lack of a viable run game, it also confirms Megatron's dominance versus "pass-stacked defenses." He beats double and triple teams on the regular. Still just 27 years old, Johnson has led the NFL in receiving yards and all wide receivers in fantasy points in back-to-back seasons. A better running game could actually make him more efficient.

Source: ESPN.com

SloMotion · 02-14-2013, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Calvin Johnson recorded 91 of his 122 receptions, 1,428 of his 1,964 yards, and all five of his 2012 touchdowns against defenses that played six or fewer defenders in the box.

While the statistics strongly hint at Detroit's lack of a viable run game, it also confirms Megatron's dominance versus "pass-stacked defenses." He beats double and triple teams on the regular. Still just 27 years old, Johnson has led the NFL in receiving yards and all wide receivers in fantasy points in back-to-back seasons. A better running game could actually make him more efficient.

Source: ESPN.com

Reggie Bush (MIA) will be taking his talents to the Motor City & joining the Detroit Lions. Whether or not it gives them a better running game remains to be seen, but it can't hurt,

. Of course they'll overpay ...

papz · 02-21-2013, 01:16 PM

Indianapolis — Lions coach Jim Schwartz would not officially confirm that receiver Calvin Johnson has three broken fingers on one hand, but he certainly didn't deny it.

"I am not going to comment on any of our players' health," he said. "But that's not uncommon for a wide receiver."

Johnson, who played with at least two broken fingers most of the season and managed to break the NFL record for receiving yards in a season, has been seen around town with his hand wrapped.

"We don't have any injury reports this time of year," Schwartz said. "And you know how I am about injuries."

Johnson is expected to be ready for OTAs and training camp.

From The Detroit News: Does Calvin Johnson have broken fingers? Lions aren't saying | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Originally Posted by QBREES9 Thats a dam shame. I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside. If you listen to him long enough, and I have listened to him for years now, you can read between the lines. Tepid enthusiasm toward a certain player translates to "this guy friggin sucks". He's also dead-on right 95% of the time with his comments.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Originally Posted by Danno I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside. If you listen to him long enough, and I have listened to him for years now, you can read between the lines. Tepid enthusiasm toward a certain player translates to "this guy friggin sucks". He's also dead-on right 95% of the time with his comments. Ok, I know you like to argue for argument's sake sometimes, so what are you saying? Jones IS better than Calvin?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Originally Posted by SloMotion Ok, I know you like to argue for argument's sake sometimes, so what are you saying? Jones IS better than Calvin? No, I think its a little far fatched, but not by much. Julio is a freak and will only get better. I'm pulling for him, he's one of my favorite non-Saints and I hope someday he leaves the Falcons for a different team.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,794	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Calvin Johnson recorded 91 of his 122 receptions, 1,428 of his 1,964 yards, and all five of his 2012 touchdowns against defenses that played six or fewer defenders in the box. While the statistics strongly hint at Detroit's lack of a viable run game, it also confirms Megatron's dominance versus "pass-stacked defenses." He beats double and triple teams on the regular. Still just 27 years old, Johnson has led the NFL in receiving yards and all wide receivers in fantasy points in back-to-back seasons. A better running game could actually make him more efficient. Source: ESPN.com SloMotion likes this.
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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Originally Posted by papz Calvin Johnson recorded 91 of his 122 receptions, 1,428 of his 1,964 yards, and all five of his 2012 touchdowns against defenses that played six or fewer defenders in the box. While the statistics strongly hint at Detroit's lack of a viable run game, it also confirms Megatron's dominance versus "pass-stacked defenses." He beats double and triple teams on the regular. Still just 27 years old, Johnson has led the NFL in receiving yards and all wide receivers in fantasy points in back-to-back seasons. A better running game could actually make him more efficient. Source: ESPN.com Reggie Bush (MIA) will be taking his talents to the Motor City & joining the Detroit Lions. Whether or not it gives them a better running game remains to be seen, but it can't hurt, . Of course they'll overpay ...

02-21-2013, 01:16 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,794	Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says Indianapolis — Lions coach Jim Schwartz would not officially confirm that receiver Calvin Johnson has three broken fingers on one hand, but he certainly didn't deny it. "I am not going to comment on any of our players' health," he said. "But that's not uncommon for a wide receiver." Johnson, who played with at least two broken fingers most of the season and managed to break the NFL record for receiving yards in a season, has been seen around town with his hand wrapped. "We don't have any injury reports this time of year," Schwartz said. "And you know how I am about injuries." Johnson is expected to be ready for OTAs and training camp. From The Detroit News: Does Calvin Johnson have broken fingers? Lions aren't saying \| The Detroit News \| detroitnews.com
	Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege. All little common sense goes a long way.