Not saying that we need a receiver but Johnson IMO is a top WR in this league. If we still have D-will I’d part with Stew in a second to get Calvin.

But all of this is really unecessary talk – it’s not going to happen. I seriously doubt they would even consider trading Johnson.

Johnson will be an All-Pro for years to come. A first-rounder could potentially never produce anything.

Make no mistake, Calvin Johnson isn’t just ‘a good wide receiver’ he’s a top 5 wide receiver.

the whole draft ;)….but I am obviously biased.

We’re past the trading deadline of course.

We’re months past the deadline.

I was thinking of Calvin Johnson. I forgot Roy Williams was traded….that’s how much of a big impact he’s making in Dallas, I forgot he was on the cowgirls!

Okay, here we go…

A: Detroit’s starting back had an injury.

There, that’s it. That’s the problem you seem to be having trouble with.

The idea that Detroit may look to get another back is unlikely but we contemplate it anyways for the benefit of discussion.

As far what it solves and Antonio “Procton said I suck so I’ll never be anything” Pittman.

During his time in the NFL, he maintained a higher per carry average in the NFL than Kevin Smith has.

His average is also in line with Marshawn Lynch, Lawrence Maroney, Ladell Betts, Jason Snelling, Justin Fargas, Cadillac Williams, Joseph Addai and ahead of Rock Cartwright, Jamal Lewis, Derek Ward, LenDale White, Matt Forte, Willie Parker, Steve Slaton, Darren Sproles, LaDanian Tomlinson, Darren McFadden, and the list goes on.

I appreciate your “if they’re not in the NFL they suck” attitude but I don’t have so much faith in the NFL gods as to properly judge every single player in the world and their capabilities.

Statistically, in the NFL, he is better than their starter and back-up. Their third string back carries a higher average but only has 21 carries, thus I would not yet consider him proven. He’s not going to lead the league in yards or touchdowns but he is going to perform up to par and force Kevin Smith to step it up next season if he wants to remain the starter.

Sometimes I wonder if you’re thinking or just disagreeing to pass the time ;)

They’re currently contributing to their team as a top five back would. You may be struck by star power and big names (or I just don’t understand what you’re going off of) but I’m struck by who’s doing what each moment to help their team win.

If these two no name guys are going out there and putting up a 5+ ypc average game in, game out for the most of it, why would you deny that they are beneficial to their team? Speed, agility, vision, etc… All of the variables I can think of in a back all lead to one thing.. enabling him to get more yardage out of every touch.. Ball security is the only one I can think of that doesn’t end up breaking down to “get more yards”.

Isn’t a running back defined by how many yards he gets in a season? The first thing you hear is “_ rushed for #### in ####”. I just like to see the average to see if they did it on 200 carries or 250.

I’m just saying I’d rather take a guy that will give me 5 yards per carry than take a big name that gives me less. If he produces, I can’t say much more than the guy produces.