Detroit Lions Coach Jim Caldwell Says Calvin Johnson Will Be A “Rather Smooth” Dancer
Despite what some of Calvin Johnson’s team mates say, Detroit Lions Coach Jim Caldwell says Calvin Johnson is a “rather smooth” dancer. Here is more from the Coach and Calvin from Freep.com.
Johnson retired in March, after nine seasons as one of the NFL’s most dominant players. He holds virtually every Lions receiving record, and Jones, a “Dancing with the Stars” fan, said that there might be some carryover skills that help Johnson in his reality competition.
“Maybe the footwork,” Jones said. “Maybe being in shape, used to working out, having to be conditioned to perform a routine. So there’s definitely some things that can pan out, but it’s a very different sport.”
Lions coach Jim Caldwell said Johnson looked “smooth” the few times he saw him on the dance floor at his wedding, but he allowed that “that was a controlled environment, so maybe (his former teammates) know more than I do.”
Still, Caldwell said he expects Johnson to shine when the cameras come on.
“I think he’ll be able to hold his own,” Caldwell said. “He’s been very, very good at everything else he’s done. I think he might surprise everybody.”
More at Freep.com.
I really what I’ve seen of him so far and particularly how jazzed Lindsay is to have him. She is just bubbling with excitement and it’s infectious.
I’m really excited for this pairing! Lindsay seems so excited snd Calvin appears to be all in. I think they may have what it takes to make it very far this season.
In watching their brief videos together I am getting the Hines/Donald vibe.
I’m excited too. He gives me Donald Driver vibes.
I’m excited for this, Lindsay seems optimistic and excited about this, and it’s getting me hyped as well. I’m a little worried about the height difference, he’s 6′ 5”, she’s 5′ 6”, in heels, it would be an 8~9 inch height gap. But in all honesty, that’s nothing compared to what Sasha has to deal with, over a foot height difference, and Terra probably won’t be as natural of a mover as Calvin.
@Alison – Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe that 5’6″ is Lindsay’s height without heels. With those long legs of hers I can’t imagine that her height would actually be 5’3″ in flat shoes. That’s about as tall as I am and I’m a shorty compared to others.
Sorry, I meant her height is 5′ 6” without heels, and ~5′ 8” with heels.
So glad Lindsay got a “nice” footballer and that she’s excited and happy. Height will be an issue for them, but I have confidence in Lindsay’s teaching skills. I’m kind of hoping Calvin will be good at ballroom.
Never been a Detroit Lion fan by any stretch of the imagination, but CJ has always stood out to me as a class act, and a truly awesome receiver. Can’t wait to see what he will bring to the dance floor.
@Vogue…I’m with you, Calvin gives me a Donald Driver vibes also.
I think Lindsay will do great by Calvin. We just have to see what TPTB have in store for them as far as dance style and the music. They can tend to assign some weird song to a dance style that is far from doing it justice.