Early last year, free agent wide receiver Marvin Jones jr. faced the impossible task of replacing a legend in the Motor City. The day before the Detroit Lions signed Jones, All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson up and retired. Although it would be Golden Tate who would assume the number one role in Detroit, the signing of the former Cincinnati Bengal so quickly after the announcement sent a clear message.
By inking the former fifth round selection out of California to a hefty five-year, $40 million deal, the Lions officially moved on from Megatron.