Keyshawn Johnson Retires

by rentz on May 23, 2007 10:10 AM CDT

Keyshawn decided to turn down the titans contract offer and pursue a career in tv.

From espn.com

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.

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

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the new Michael Irvin

ESPN doesn't skip a beat.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

At least...

...Irvin has some semblance of NFL knowledge though. Keyshawn's tube career will be short-lived.

Lick by lick, mountains erode

by RangerMoto on May 23, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

was actually pretty good at the draft. And when I say he's Michael Irvin, I really mean he's Michael Irvin. Exact same schtick, makes fun of the guys around him, talks about himself, contributes by talking about what he knows (systems, players, coaches). Even the speaking style was similar (energetic, lots of laughing).

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Keysuck

Was not anything like The playmaker on the field, and he wont be anything like him off the field.

by TexGoesYard on May 23, 2007 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Key at the draft

I thought it was pretty funny when he was talking about the Panthers drafting Jarrett and how Jarrett was just like him only to get cut because Jarrett is indeed just like him.....only younger and cheaper.

Milk, milk, lemonade, around the corner fudge is made.

by LoneStarBallUser on May 23, 2007 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah

was funny hearing him talk about how he was going to mold him and make him an nfl receiver

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on May 23, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Just give him the damn

bocce ball!

by t ball on May 23, 2007 10:39 AM CDT reply actions

I still

wish he was here instead of Big Mouth No Catch Owens

"Everyone in the world thinks they know everyhing" - DStar

by Mike Simonek on May 23, 2007 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

Big Mouth No Catch

vs.

Big Mouth No Run Tried To Attack His Ex-Wife's Boyfriend At a Funeral And Threatened To Kill Him

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by jtts on May 23, 2007 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

KJ vs TO

TO: 85 1130 13td - gimp finger
KJ: 70 815 4td - just old and slow

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

KJ VS BM

Keyshawn was a model player while here, Big Mouth caused all kinds of problems and was horrible for team chemistry.

"Everyone in the world thinks they know everyhing" - DStar

by Mike Simonek on May 23, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

all problems

horrible for team chemistry?

do tell...

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

"all kinds of problems" and

"horrible for team chemistry"

Please explain. Because as far as I remember, he had an argument with his position coach. Just like about 95% of the league, but they don't get covered like Owens.

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by jtts on May 23, 2007 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Do we really have to go through this again?

If you think he was good team chemistry then you must think the Rangers are going to win the World Series this year!

He didn't practice
He slept in team meetings
He fought with every one of his coaches
He challenged his teammates
He didn't know the play book
He dropped balls in almost every game and had 3-4 crucial drops in big games

Oh did you forget about his I tried to kill myself, no I didn't stuff?

I guess you forgot all that. He sucks. Plain and simple

"Everyone in the world thinks they know everyhing" - DStar

by Mike Simonek on May 23, 2007 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

what a load of b.s.

didn't practice cause he's hurt
slept in team meetings according to who?
fought with one coach
challenged his teammates when and how and who took exception?
didn't know the playbook but managed to catch more than KJ

yes, he dropped balls. He had a pretty serious finger injury and still managed to catch more than KJ.

and not one of those tells me how he was bad for "team chemistry." as far as i can tell, the cowboys had their best season in a while and one "drop" short of a significant playoff drive. So, if thats bad team chemistry, sign me up.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions

i found the thing

about sleeping through team meetings.

whatever...not really seeing a chemistry problem there. its only an issue if someone on the team complains.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh

well now that you are the one with the BS (sleeping in meeting) it doesn't matter. Too funny. Hey just ignore the facts when they don't fit your argument. Come on now

Hurt my ass. If he was hurt then he shouldn't be in the games. If he wasn't he should have been learning the offense since it was the first year here.

Challenged both Bill and Todd. Pretty much the only two he had contact with. I am sure there would be others if he played a little noseguard or linebacker on occasion.

He had teammates talk out about him, and he challenged them in the media. I don't recall the exact names, but will see if I can find those links when I get time.

They also said they had to tell him what he was supposed to do many times in the huddle, because TO had "10 years of film" and "had a problem staying awake" so he didn't think he needed to learn the playbook.

He is entirely overrated. He talks a great game, but when it comes to making the big play he is nowhere to be found.

"Everyone in the world thinks they know everyhing" - DStar

by Mike Simonek on May 23, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions

except the super bowl

and again, until you find me an instance where a player finds fault with him, this is just you not liking him extrapolated to the world. which is lame.

and he only didn't practice when he was hurt. that was preseason with the hamstring and during the season when he had surgery. I have no idea what else you are talking about. and i'm pretty sure management wanted him in the games just as much as he wanted to be in them.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on May 23, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Again

ignore all the facts since they don't fit your argument. Good sound debate there.

"Everyone in the world thinks they know everyhing" - DStar

by Mike Simonek on May 23, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb!

If he sucks and can lead the league in touchdowns, holy shit what is a good reciever gonna put up?

by TexGoesYard on May 23, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Has there ever been a player who had the

slightly above average skills that Keyshawn did, that had such a high opinion of himself. If I had a to do a ranking of players who overrated themselves Keyshawn would definitely deserve top spot consideration.

If you don't have fun it's your own damn fault.

by cgolden on May 23, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions