After picking Maurice Jones-Drew in the first round, I think a WR like Calvin Johnson is a good compliment to him. Johnson is a young and extremely talented WR. He has put up great numbers in each season on very bad Lions teams. Granted his number last year were not great, but I attribute that mostly to inconsistent QB play. With Matt Stafford firmly penciled in as the started I think this QB-WR combo could be very beneficial to both. Calvin Johnson has all of the tools to be a top flight WR and I think those skills will be on display in a big way this year.
The Lions have also added a great number 2 for Johnson in Nate Burleson. Burleson has never been regarded as a great receiver, but he will draw some of the coverage to his side and allow for Johnson to find some open space over the middle and deeper down the field. The other addition comes in the form of Javhid Best. A dynamic play maker at Cal, Best will keep defense's honest, having to protect against the run and Best coming out of the backfield to catch passes. The Lions are getting better and it should lead to a productive 2010 for Calvin Johnson.
-Projections: 80-90 receptions, 1,200-1,300 yards receiving, 12 TDs
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