Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, is reporting that the Detroit Lions have locked up their #1 pick (2nd overall) to a 6-year deal at the maximum slotted value of $64 million.
This is great news for fantasy owners. Feel free to draft Calvin Johnson now without any hesitation as he will undoubtedly be the Lions #2 option behind Roy Williams. If you are in a keeper league, his value increases tremendously as he can be a major cog on your team for the next ten years. Do not underestimate this kid's talent and don't hesitate to "reach" a bit for him in keeper leagues, perhaps has high as the 5th overall WR taken.
Look for 2006 "Where the Hell Did He Come From?" Award Winner, Mike Furrey, to steal some reception. Jon Kitna clearly had great chemistry with him last year to the tune of 98 receptions. While Furrey's 2006 numbers are clearly out of reach this time around, do not expect him to haul in less than 50 receptions this year.
Reasonable expectations for Calvin are around 60 receptions for 1,050 yards and 8 TD's...definitely worthy of a #2 WR slot on your team and #1 production down the road on keeper teams.
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