Keyshawn to Retire

WhoDat205 · 05-23-2007, 09:57 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2879994

Johnson turns down Titans, will retire

Keyshawn Johnson has declined an offer from the Tennessee Titans and has decided to retire. The wide receiver is expected to announce his decision at a Wednesday afternoon news conference.

Sources told ESPN.com that Johnson will pursue a career in television.

Well, I guess we can close the file on that one.

papz · 05-23-2007, 10:07 AM

I think eventually he will... he has the numbers... he certainly won't be a first ballot though. It's going to take him quite a few tries before he actually makes it. But if someone doesn't think he will make it, I could also see that side of the argument too.

papz · 05-23-2007, 10:21 AM

Eric Martin NFL Career Stats

153 Games
553 Receptions
8,161 Yards
14.8 Avg.
49 Touchdowns

Fleured · 05-23-2007, 11:18 AM

Do I think he will go? Eventually, yep.

Do I think he should? no. There's a difference between being a Hall of Famer and being famous.

papz · 05-23-2007, 11:44 AM

I think a valid arguments can be made for Jimmy Smith, McCardell, Moulds, and Johnson to be Hall of Fame worthy. I think whomever gets pass that 10,000+ 60+ touchdown threshold, has a legitimate chance... but it doesn't necessarily mean they'll make it.

ChippySwans · 05-23-2007, 12:02 PM

I think Moulds should make the Hall

WhoDat205 · 05-23-2007, 01:24 PM

Let me go on record as saying that I wouldn't vote for him to go to the hall, but since I like to play devil's advocate...

To me the Hall is meant for players who deserve to be remembered for doing something better than anyone else and to serve as a reminder to those that come after them. (No duh, right?) In Keyshawn's case, he was probably one of the best blocking receivers of all time. While his numbers are only slightly above average and he bounced around the league, I do see where you could make a case for him.

However, anyone that gets cut from a team mid-season purely because he's an A-hole dosen't deserve to be enshrined.

ScottyRo · 05-23-2007, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

In Keyshawn's case, he was probably one of the best blocking receivers of all time.

That is not going to get him into the Hall of Fame.

I think it was Colin Cowherd who said the first criteria for going to the HOF should be that when the player's name is mentioned you think HOF player. Then you look at his stats.

For me, I don't think HOF when I think of Keyshawn.

WhoDat205 · 05-23-2007, 03:02 PM

"ONE OF the best..." and "devil's advocate"

cadilacin · 05-23-2007, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

However, anyone that gets cut from a team mid-season purely because he's an A-hole dosen't deserve to be enshrined.

Well Said! Keyshawn Johnson is a nice lil possession receiver. Never great. Always pretty good. He was more famous for his mouth and attitude than his play. "Give Me The Damn Ball"...What? He should have named it: "Let me score a Touchdown...Pleeeease!!"

but seriously. he's a solid player.

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WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Keyshawn to Retire http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2879994 Johnson turns down Titans, will retire Keyshawn Johnson has declined an offer from the Tennessee Titans and has decided to retire. The wide receiver is expected to announce his decision at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. Sources told ESPN.com that Johnson will pursue a career in television. Well, I guess we can close the file on that one.

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WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Let me go on record as saying that I wouldn't vote for him to go to the hall, but since I like to play devil's advocate... To me the Hall is meant for players who deserve to be remembered for doing something better than anyone else and to serve as a reminder to those that come after them. (No duh, right?) In Keyshawn's case, he was probably one of the best blocking receivers of all time. While his numbers are only slightly above average and he bounced around the league, I do see where you could make a case for him. However, anyone that gets cut from a team mid-season purely because he's an A-hole dosen't deserve to be enshrined.
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ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	Originally Posted by WhoDat205 In Keyshawn's case, he was probably one of the best blocking receivers of all time. That is not going to get him into the Hall of Fame. I think it was Colin Cowherd who said the first criteria for going to the HOF should be that when the player's name is mentioned you think HOF player. Then you look at his stats. For me, I don't think HOF when I think of Keyshawn.

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05-23-2007, 10:07 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681	I think eventually he will... he has the numbers... he certainly won't be a first ballot though. It's going to take him quite a few tries before he actually makes it. But if someone doesn't think he will make it, I could also see that side of the argument too.

05-23-2007, 10:21 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681	Eric Martin NFL Career Stats 153 Games 553 Receptions 8,161 Yards 14.8 Avg. 49 Touchdowns

05-23-2007, 11:18 AM	#4
Fleured The NY Geaux Getter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	Do I think he will go? Eventually, yep. Do I think he should? no. There's a difference between being a Hall of Famer and being famous.

05-23-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681	I think a valid arguments can be made for Jimmy Smith, McCardell, Moulds, and Johnson to be Hall of Fame worthy. I think whomever gets pass that 10,000+ 60+ touchdown threshold, has a legitimate chance... but it doesn't necessarily mean they'll make it.

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WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	"ONE OF the best..." and "devil's advocate"

05-23-2007, 11:15 PM	#10
cadilacin "Real Talk" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 148	not a HOFer Originally Posted by WhoDat205 However, anyone that gets cut from a team mid-season purely because he's an A-hole dosen't deserve to be enshrined. Well Said! Keyshawn Johnson is a nice lil possession receiver. Never great. Always pretty good. He was more famous for his mouth and attitude than his play. "Give Me The Damn Ball"...What? He should have named it: "Let me score a Touchdown...Pleeeease!!" but seriously. he's a solid player.