The Detroit Lions have lost more than the catches, yards, touchdowns and jaw-dropping athleticism that Calvin Johnson gave them for nine years before his retirement in March.
Whatever they do to make up for his production on the field, Johnson’s departure has left one void that cannot be replaced.
There is no substitute for his nickname. “Megatron” was one of a kind, just like the player who had it.
Numerous nicknames of Lions players and player groups have endured through the ages, and Megatron ranks high on the list – if not at the top – of those nicknames.