ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Darius Slay walked through the Detroit Lions' locker room when he spotted Kerryon Johnson. Slay had an urgent message for the rookie, so he stopped mid-sentence and started yelling: “Kerryon, get home right now.” Johnson laughed, told Slay he’s not even home yet so why does it matter.
Soon enough, he’d be there. And when he arrived, Slay and Johnson – along with countless others worldwide – had a date on the sticks in competition away from football but almost as intense.
If Johnson isn’t there when Slay is ready, Slay will log on and have tens of people trying to join.