On Sunday, former Detroit Lions great Calvin Johnson will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame but when he gives his speech, he will not be mentioning the team that drafted him.
During a recent interview with Brad Galli, Johnson said that his mom has always told him that if he cannot say something nice, he should not say anything at all.
Johnson still has beef with the Lions for making him pay back some money when he retired and until they give him that money back, he does not want anything to do with the organization.
INTERVIEW: Calvin Johnson reflects on his Hall of Fame career. He explained why he's at peace with his decision to retire when he did. A once-quiet man has plenty to say in his speech.
Oh, the Lions? "You don't have anything good to say, you don't say anything at all," he said. pic.twitter.com/s5yoTj8t8V
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 4, 2021
I’m thankful he doesn’t mention the Lions organization. Been a Lion fan for 52 years and I wouldn’t want the Lions associated with such a winey child. Soon he will realize that no one wants his autograph or him as a person. I read where he mentioned that when the HOF presenter knocked on his door, he thought he might need his gun? Must hang out with the wrong gang. Took in 113 Mil. while playing and that wasn’t enough. Thankfully no one watches the Hall Of Fame speeches anyway. Go Lions!