NFL - Keyshawn retires, then accepts ESPN job - The Postgame Pub

Crono139 · 05-23-2007, 02:24 PM

Following Michael Irvin's path, are we?

ESPN.com reports free-agent WR Keyshawn Johnson(Panthers) is expected to announce his retirement from the National Football League Wednesday, May 23, after 11 seasons. Johnson has declined a contract offer from the Tennessee Titans. He is expected to pursue a career in broadcasting.

Updating a previous item, ESPNews reports free-agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Panthers) will accept a job with ESPN.

**Chubz** · 05-23-2007, 02:27 PM

i guess no one wanted to deal with Keyshawn.

Crono139 · 05-23-2007, 02:28 PM

There's a rumor floating around that the Titans offered him around $8 million for a 2 year deal.

I surely would have taken that if I were him.

Spike McAwesome · 05-23-2007, 02:45 PM

I'm not 100% convinced he wanted money. I think he wanted to be a #1 receiver again, and he just doesn't have the talent for it anymore. He wasn't terrible on draft day, so I think he'll be a good addition to ESPN.

**Chubz** · 05-23-2007, 02:46 PM

well if they let Michael Irvin do ESPN, im sure Keyshawn could be no worse

Crono139 · 05-23-2007, 02:55 PM

Now I just wonder if Keyshawn will look for a movie role soon.

Uncle Ben · 05-23-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike McAwesome

I'm not 100% convinced he wanted money. I think he wanted to be a #1 receiver again, and he just doesn't have the talent for it anymore. He wasn't terrible on draft day, so I think he'll be a good addition to ESPN.

But that is one of the few places where he could have a legitimate shot at a #1 WR role haha. I'm sure Green Bay offered way too little :/

:p

Crono139 · 05-23-2007, 03:31 PM

“They offered in the $7 million-$8 million range over two (years) with a substantial portion of it guaranteed. It was tempting. But at the end of the day ESPN deal was so strong,’’ Stanley said. “The numbers (from ESPN) were unbelievable, and it just made the most sense after all he has done in his 11-year NFL career.’’

Thrasher · 05-23-2007, 04:17 PM

Im a little disappointed by this. I always enjoyed watching Keyshawn play, and though he did a fantastic job as a possession reciever...just not a big-play man like he seemed to want to be. Ah well.

**Brandon** · 05-23-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrasher

Im a little disappointed by this. I always enjoyed watching Keyshawn play, and though he did a fantastic job as a possession reciever...just not a big-play man like he seemed to want to be. Ah well.

Last year it seemed when it came time for him to make clutch plays he never quite could. He dropped too many passes, ran the wrong routes, and mistimed his jumps far too often for me to miss him.

twentywontowin · 05-24-2007, 02:21 PM

He's not the best spoken person I could think of but he'll fit the bill on the network. Should be enjoyable to watch.

Crono139 · 05-24-2007, 02:56 PM

I heard KJ wanted $12 million, or so.

Jim Wyatt, of the Nashville Tennessean, reports the agent for retired WR Keyshawn Johnson said the Tennessee Titans offered Johnson a two-year deal worth between $7 million and $8 million "with a substantial portion guaranteed.'' Johnson told head coach Jeff Fisher he was "very close" to signing with the Titans but decided to retire.

jstchilln120 · 05-25-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by twentywontowin

He's not the best spoken person I could think of but he'll fit the bill on the network. Should be enjoyable to watch.

Better than most I've heard. He should do pretty well.

05-23-2007, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Spike McAwesome PGP Bookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 83 vCash: 2500 Donate Rep Power: 3	Re: NFL - Keyshawn retires, then accepts ESPN job I'm not 100% convinced he wanted money. I think he wanted to be a #1 receiver again, and he just doesn't have the talent for it anymore. He wasn't terrible on draft day, so I think he'll be a good addition to ESPN.

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Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,844 vCash: 41614 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 95 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: NFL - Keyshawn retires, then accepts ESPN job I heard KJ wanted $12 million, or so. Jim Wyatt, of the Nashville Tennessean, reports the agent for retired WR Keyshawn Johnson said the Tennessee Titans offered Johnson a two-year deal worth between $7 million and $8 million "with a substantial portion guaranteed.'' Johnson told head coach Jeff Fisher he was "very close" to signing with the Titans but decided to retire. Last edited by Crono139; 05-24-2007 at 02:58 PM.