Dear Calvin Johnson: Charles Tillman's Open Letter to Megatron

Dear Calvin Johnson: Charles Tillman's Open Letter to Megatron | NFL Films Presents

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Former Chicago Bears cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman writes and voices an open letter to former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
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@aishikpalit6509 7 жыл бұрын

Real recognizes Real

@alexlanderos5299 7 жыл бұрын

Aishik Palit that's some gay instagram highlight reel stuff right there

@Obamafan6861 7 жыл бұрын

Oh grow up.

@alexlanderos5299 7 жыл бұрын

^to me? I just say that cuz this is a great relationship and im all in the moment about it, but then i see this bullshit. This usually goes along with a thousand fire emojis and a few wet emojis. He's trying to be cool and it pissed me off

@disappointedknicksfan5042 7 жыл бұрын

Alex Landeros ? There are no fire or 'wet' emojis. 'gay Instagram highlight reel stuff' What does that even mean?

@alexlanderos5299 7 жыл бұрын

Disappointed Knick's Fan it goes along with rap remixes, have you never seen these?

@Mikemal1945 7 жыл бұрын

Peanut's voice is hella chill. Read me a story papa

@salamanca1954 6 жыл бұрын

Peanut could do tv or radio as a second career

@SocratesSodiumJr 5 жыл бұрын

@@salamanca1954 now he Is an FBI agent lol

@DingProductions 5 жыл бұрын

@@SocratesSodiumJr really? thats awesome

@SocratesSodiumJr 5 жыл бұрын

@@DingProductions ya look it up he is 🐐

@DingProductions 5 жыл бұрын

@@SocratesSodiumJr cool.

@thepegboys 7 жыл бұрын

One word for this: Amazing.

@renanlinard7 7 жыл бұрын

Word!!!

@georgemorgan6088 5 жыл бұрын

2 words absolutely amazing

@aricjackson9171 4 жыл бұрын

I was the 1.3rd thousand to like ur comment

@jampalp 7 жыл бұрын

Charles is correct when he says the NFL just won't be the same without Calvin

@v.u.e.pointtv640 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@192OOIDJJ3 5 жыл бұрын

Miss those days.

@Loganbub 4 жыл бұрын

canineee tuff I miss watching him so much. He was the only redeeming quality in being a Lions fan

@lucascj8145 4 жыл бұрын

Pouch King ikr bro so sad He is not in the NFL anymore 😔

@lillemon1873 3 жыл бұрын

Nah we got julio he’s better anyways

@BobTheMMACat 7 жыл бұрын

I'm mad because Calvin didn't get to enjoy at least one playoff win.

@zakoryus 7 жыл бұрын

him and Barry both screwed by the lions

@TheSoundwave92 7 жыл бұрын

+Zuhkory absolutely. I wish that the Lions organization tried creating more talent around the both of them but it became evident that both Barry and Calvin's love of the game began to evaporate the longer they played and never made it to the playoffs (Barry atleast made came close afew times) but it obvious that they both were never making it sadly. I would do alot to see Megatron make a one last run with a different team to get a Superbowl under his belt because he deserves to be in the HOF. Unfortunately, the Lions already have his rights so he ain't being anything but a Detriot Lion.

@megatroncalvin1866 7 жыл бұрын

TheSoundwave92 fuck you. There is no other team then the Detroit lions that Calvin would be with. Look at our success this year. Imagine, if he stayed antihero year.

@megatroncalvin1866 7 жыл бұрын

Another

@zanebrown1728 7 жыл бұрын

Megatron Calvin he'd love to win a super bowl more then playing on a team that has never seen a super bowl

@soccerwizard975 7 жыл бұрын

I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING

@lightskamaraaction4687 7 жыл бұрын

I ain't dough....

@bradfahley4469 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle yeah your a human

@NothingGangProd 7 жыл бұрын

Who's cutting all these onions?!?!

@Thomas-xe3ce 4 жыл бұрын

That's not onions, it's soy. Men don't cry over a game.

@noodlegrannybill 4 жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-xe3ce we got hard boy #1 here

@hammondswiss247 3 жыл бұрын

Thomas god you’re pretentious

@SweetPea2022 3 жыл бұрын

@NothingGandProd Love your comment 😂😂

@droland3949 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-xe3ce wow this is a cringe reply.

@bsoular11 7 жыл бұрын

What a classy thing to do. We need more of that in the world.

@lightskamaraaction4687 7 жыл бұрын

Brady and class don't fit in one sentence

@IAmAMeateater 6 ай бұрын

@@lightskamaraaction4687lol you don’t pay much attention then. Just a biased hater

@farakhhanif 7 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of a story about how Peyton Manning used to write handwritten letters to players he admired who had just retired thanking them for their contribution to the game of football... This was great to watch and listen to!

@gotmut7871 7 жыл бұрын

I will miss both of these guys... Good luck in retirement#

@gotmut7871 7 жыл бұрын

@tamalmeda 4 жыл бұрын

It's 2019, and I'm naming the divas we have right now. SMH... Megatron and Larry are the REAL example of football players. All talent, no talk!

@ili-samiam-ili3515 4 жыл бұрын

Donald driver as well.

@mauriciog04 4 жыл бұрын

Julio and hopkins are also class acts, AB and Odell are not the whole NFL

@bucky90269 4 жыл бұрын

Andre Johnson, Roddy White, and Torry Holt

@dustinbuchholz4906 4 жыл бұрын

Aj green?

@jonnyhan 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Evans. You will never hear a word from him. And agreed on Julio and Hopkins as well.

@sldffas9957 7 жыл бұрын

That's real shit. Takes the best to bring the best out of you.

@charlesmin7764 7 жыл бұрын

From a Bears fan to Megatron - Thank you for all the great games!

@MattPawlowski 4 жыл бұрын

I could say the same back to Peanut. Loved his knack for the ball and humbleness.

@JayBaddAssCutler 4 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to do one of these on Peanut. Dude revolutionized the art of Forcing Fumbles For 10years the Bears didn't have to worry about the CB position. Until last year, when was the last time the bears had that stability at that position.

@thadanzwiggler 2 жыл бұрын

...and what's one of the things we really need right now? Yep - CB.

@jagerfromgsg945 2 жыл бұрын

Kyle Fuller

@mrvlsmrv 2 жыл бұрын

@@jagerfromgsg945 yep,I liked Kyle's game. Peanut was a game changer.

@williamkoscielniak7871 2 жыл бұрын

I know you wrote this two years ago, but Jaylon Johnson is the real deal. If continues to improve and hone is craft he has a chance to be the best pure cover corner the Bears have ever had. I don't think this franchise has ever had a truly dominant pure cover corner (Peanut was good at that, but his dominance was more about the turnovers).

@thadanzwiggler 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamkoscielniak7871 Man I loved Peanut in the back, but you gotta admit: the front four (especially with Peppers) and having that constant Urlacher/Briggs roaming the middle did make it a little easier until it came from the big dudes (aka Megatron).

@RedX165 7 жыл бұрын

Tillman and Calvin are both class acts. Nothing like those ignorant packer players...

@theseveregamer4915 7 жыл бұрын

RedX165 Bears fan much?

@zackupchurch2395 7 жыл бұрын

RedX165 mad?

@disappointedknicksfan5042 7 жыл бұрын

RedX165 Ignorant Packer players? Who, Brett Favre?

@AntonRobert-tk8vg 7 жыл бұрын

al harris was the dirtiest corner ive ever seen i reckon hahahaha

@justinbehlke5966 5 жыл бұрын

Joe Mama does that make Charles Woodson tramon Williams Sam shields mike McKenzie nick collins Darren sharper all dirty as well. Or what about clay Matthews aj hawk nick Barnett Desmond Bishop Blake Martinez Cullen Jenkins Ryan Pickett mike Daniels bj raji Kenny Clark. All class acts, all great defensive players for the pack

@Hummabubba 7 жыл бұрын

1. God damn, Charles Tillman has a calming voice, like damn, he needs to do audiobooks and 2. FUCK THAT WAS EMOTIONAL

@TitleistGuy 7 жыл бұрын

Lions fan here..... That was a really classy and cool thing of Peanut to do. Both players were great. And will be missed. Real examples of how the game should be played. Best wishes and health to both in retirement.

@Bowling900Series 7 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who can watch this over and over again and not find it boring?

@Hummabubba 7 жыл бұрын

I've watched it 4 times in the past couple days. Gonna watch it again I think.

@jassemdawod564 6 жыл бұрын

I watched this about 9 times already

@blizzdog3881 4 жыл бұрын

Love it when a high quality player is showing respect for his opponent 👍

@eaglesrj7685 7 жыл бұрын

this made me tear up

@Trepur349 7 жыл бұрын

I doubly cried during this. Partly because it was so heartwarming, partially because it again reminds me of how my team wasted yet another once in a generation talent.

@Jacob-pz4ku 5 жыл бұрын

Ray Perez I didn’t cry but I got goosebumps

@teylerfrasier649 7 жыл бұрын

that was heartwarming.

@dr.j5642 7 жыл бұрын

Calvin''s most underrated skill was his character. He never made any noise, and all he ever did was play hard, every snap. In a world of Antonio Browns and Odell Beckhams (and yesteryear divas such as Rice, Moss, and T Owens), Calvin is proving himself to be the rarest receiver to ever live.

@SonofHsu16 6 жыл бұрын

calion 9 Rice was far from a diva if you ever heard stories about him in the locker he had just the same competitive spirit and character as Johnson

@eclectica1 6 жыл бұрын

You don't hear much out of Julio Jones either.

@LTG22 5 жыл бұрын

Wait did you just say Rice? as in Jerry Rice? you must have meant Ray Rice or Seniore Rice. Jerry Rice was the mold that made receivers including Calvin. Jerry Had enormous character and was extraordinarily humble. Go wash your mouth out.

@eugene664 5 жыл бұрын

@@eclectica1 yea cuz he never makes it on the end zone

@howardbanks1223 4 жыл бұрын

Marvin Harrison.

@detroitfan9596 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I respect Charles Tillman. Only Bear I liked

@sparklegirl2427 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Palmer you don't like William perry? Richard Dent? Mike Ditka? No other bears?

@bonnorbassidy8198 7 жыл бұрын

SparkleGirl Walter Peyton

@sparklegirl2427 7 жыл бұрын

connor Cassidy yeah I forgot him

@detroitfan9596 7 жыл бұрын

I also respect Ditka and Payton

@Bakron97 7 жыл бұрын

assuming he meant modern bears

@ethan9756 7 жыл бұрын

Sad to see one of last receivers that wasn't a prima Donna go. He played the game humble, with passion, and the way it was supposed to be played. Thank you Calvin.

@mvrmvp 6 жыл бұрын

PRIMITIVE Larry is still ballin

@stevenweech8888 6 жыл бұрын

PRIMITIVE Julio still ballin

@TanNguyen510 6 жыл бұрын

AJ green still in his prime g

@JackRule16 6 жыл бұрын

We still have Larry Julio and AJ

@Akaya7777 5 жыл бұрын

Deandre

@brycewilson1909 4 жыл бұрын

this still rings true to this day!! thank you Peanut, and thank you Megatron.

@dorastalkfleet1408 6 жыл бұрын

Everything Charles Tillman said here about Calvin Johnson could be said about him, too. He's a class act. Always wished I could meet him.

@ClimaxcraftBro 7 жыл бұрын

I miss both of these players

@mcfcDJ51 8 ай бұрын

Didn’t know this would bring a tear to my eye. Such a humble dude with immense talent.

@abrahimtaha8269 7 жыл бұрын

Why do all the godly players go to detroit, im jealous af. Herman moore, Barry Sanders, now Calvin? Woww.

@itisonlyaplant 7 жыл бұрын

Because we always get the first round pick!

@abrahimtaha8269 7 жыл бұрын

god bless

@rockykordei2850 7 жыл бұрын

lmao good one

@mcdonaldswarfare3 7 жыл бұрын

Abrahim Taha yea im a lions fan but honestly its too bad their talent was wasted on such a crappy team

@danielfrancis7798 7 жыл бұрын

Abrahim Taha Then again, they've never won a super bowl and the last championship they won was 1957 and are the only team to go 0-16 (although they could be joined by the Browns by the end of the year) so it's only fair.

@andrejohnson5928 4 жыл бұрын

Salute. From a real bears fan. U were and are a monster.

@sparklegirl2427 7 жыл бұрын

I'm suprised no one was talking peanut Tillman retiring

@hallokity123 7 жыл бұрын

SparkleGirl He was a scrub

@StrUpSavage 7 жыл бұрын

McKaylee lyx you're dumb

@TK-qg5tf 6 жыл бұрын

why so salty dude? like to see proof of you doing 0.1% of what these two great men did in their life time.

@kentwicks1026 6 жыл бұрын

Peanut was a hall of famer in my eyes, just as Calvin was too

@scottb3034 3 жыл бұрын

@@hallokity123 A "scrub" that was the only one to play Calvin effectively and threaten his bid for most receiving yards in a season and is 6th all-time in FF, the highest DB on the list and the only non-pass rusher in the top 10.

@kevinwelch160 9 ай бұрын

Thank Peanut Tillman for the greatness you brought to the field!

@Pariah_Larry 4 жыл бұрын

Two class acts. Two legends. Stay classy Calvin. Amazing letter by peanut!

@JamesFuller1 7 жыл бұрын

By far one of my most favorite videos to watch in a long long time.

@Thelowestofthelowtiers 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Calvin, On the behalf of my city,we're sorry we screwed you over during and after your career. Still,I'm glad to have seen you play for 4 seasons before you retired. I enjoyed seeing you bail out my team every Sunday. I'm very glad you inspired our QB to do better after you left. You're a freak of nature,and I'm glad that you were part of the team I,for some reason,support still to this very day. God bless you,Megatron. -Me,a Detroit Lions/Tamba Bay Bucs fan

@dnzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 7 жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps from this. The NFL will miss you both, Peanut and Megatron

@kyledabearsfan 6 ай бұрын

Im a massive Charles Tillman fan, gotta love the dude. The respect. This was my favorite matchup growing up. Was fantastic. 2 absolute beasts.

@DanielReyes-xy9vf 7 жыл бұрын

Did I just feel emotions?

@wilson4 3 жыл бұрын

everybody loves Calvin Johnson, it’s just that simple. Great video.

@BLACKLACDTS 2 жыл бұрын

Best Receiver I saw in my lifetime..

@liammancini25 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Calvin! you made the Lions bearable to watch.

@wilson4 3 жыл бұрын

one of my comfort videos

@AleisterMeowley 3 жыл бұрын

Every player came to Megatron with respect. Every single one.

@BOSZAY 4 жыл бұрын

We miss u ! Megatron!! 🐐

@mookie756 7 жыл бұрын

This! This letter! THIS is why football is America's sport! THIS is why we love this game and its players!!

@TheWINGCHO 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on making it to the HoF Megatron! First ballot and deserving of it. Like Barry before you, your talents were wasted in Detroit, but we sure got a show and respect your efforts and game.

@jettsasser 7 жыл бұрын

we miss both of you

@Rowgue51 2 жыл бұрын

That was always such a fun matchup to watch. Probably the best physical receiver ever going up against probably the best physical corner ever. Every inch was fought for tooth and nail by both guys, and each of them had their victories. And you couldn't find two other guys that played the game more like it's supposed to be played. Nothing but respect for the opponent and the game. Just making plays and going back to the huddle.

@agdryicecleaning9425 3 жыл бұрын

More players should do this. Great Job man!

@3vo310 7 жыл бұрын

That was dope. Coming from a Packers fan.

@seanmics9537 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a lions fan my whole life this made me tear up, the goat Calvin Johnson

@martinhogan9745 7 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome! He couldn't have made it much better.

@bearstown19show 7 жыл бұрын

both of hall of famers

@vich3359 3 жыл бұрын

Megatron. Truly one of a kind

@jampalp 7 жыл бұрын

i cri wen i realize calvin is gone

@PierreMiller6180gunsnrosesacdc 7 жыл бұрын

wow... that was awesome...

@andreasvogelsang8593 5 жыл бұрын

That's hands down one of the best and most respectful letters i heard in my life man. Strong words from peanut to one of the best that ever played the game 🙏

@maxrobo4822 2 жыл бұрын

Players like Calvin and peanut are what make and keep the game so great

@faithfamilyandfellowshipol9636 7 жыл бұрын

My reaction might be late but I'm a Big Bear fan and this rivalry was one of the Best, much respect to both players👍🐹🆙

@pat1264 7 жыл бұрын

I will never forget the peanut punch and I will never forget Calvin Johnsons mossing ability.

@duckman23 Жыл бұрын

As a bears fan he crushed me plenty of times man that dude was bad. Much props for peanut it takes a man to do that and that's cool to salute him like that

@sakawatjibran3633 7 жыл бұрын

Calvin is the best no questions asked. Sincerely an Odell super fan

@racks_city_9154 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your 2021 HOF Megatron!

@wm_9640 7 жыл бұрын

Damn, we're gonna miss you Calvin. It went by too fast.

@petev23 7 жыл бұрын

This was so beautifully done

@larrymcmillanjr.4001 7 жыл бұрын

Makes you appreciate CJ that much more now that he's not out there on Sundays.. Great video. Much respect to Peanut as well....

@ypyt13 7 жыл бұрын

Peanut Tillman one of the best cornerbacks to play the game. and Megatron one of the best Wrs to ever play. its so sad but awesome to hear a warrior of the field to make a video to another warrior telling him how much he misses battling you year in and year out. Thats true respect from one Warrior to another Warrior.

@shaayaellis1436 7 жыл бұрын

This. Is. Beautiful.

@johnnovak6386 12 күн бұрын

With out a doubt at least in my mind... The most dominant receiver of his era. The man was uncoverable... You couldn't eliminate him from a game plan like any receiver you could today. Much respect for CJ

@donnahansen1204 3 жыл бұрын

Omg!!! Thank you peanut And thank you megatron

@atrholiday2889 7 жыл бұрын

Damn. I've been a Lions fan forever and have watched a whole lot of Megatron, and somehow I find a video like this makes me respect him even more

@talibanyAK47 6 жыл бұрын

Damn I’m going to miss you Charles Tillman, and all the great games you and Calvin had!!

@terrybleterry 6 жыл бұрын

Gave me chills. Much respect to Agent Peanut!!!

@chiefadam605 4 жыл бұрын

The respect was palpable! Idk why Johnson isn't talked about in the GOAT receiver conversation! I also respect him for leaving on his own terms, as Tillman stated. Short career, healthy mind and body.

@calvin5541 6 жыл бұрын

Best receiver of all time, even better man👌🏻🔥much respect

@adamjames9687 Ай бұрын

Tillman is my all time favorite player.

@alan9963 7 жыл бұрын

That's class.

@Cityofward 4 жыл бұрын

He was like sorry and sorry again

@juniorgasner2492 4 жыл бұрын

I tell u folks ive never seen a reciver in my lifetime with more god given ability than calvin Johnson

@MarioFlores-mj1xg 5 жыл бұрын

A man will cry, this is the most beautiful thing i hace ver seen

@everyonewasstealingmynamea919 5 жыл бұрын

Wow these catches made me smile! Amazing

@odellbeckham765 7 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful. This is what football is about

@Quincyuploads 3 жыл бұрын

This Felt Wholesome & Real

@joeheadrick9222 4 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorites

@LilAlex4hunnid 7 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Gave me chills

@guccimane9644 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful tribute to a true NFL icon and representation of legacy. As a Lions fan, I was won over by your character - reserved, humble, kind. You were the reason I made sure to catch every game in those seasons. Cheers Megatron :)

@rcunknown5303 4 жыл бұрын

Players retire all the time but there are those select few that have touched so many that it has a lasting impact.. when charles woodson retired the amount of players and coaches that praised him was astonishing.

@bryantbrito2467 4 жыл бұрын

Gave me the chills. 2 of the best athletes this league has ever seen

@jermainejackson6838 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing better in football then humble giants Calvin was my favorite receiver ever there will never be another

@bbyrd0219 6 жыл бұрын

Tillman is such a class act! Loved both of these guys and so sad to see them go!

@henrylinares19 7 жыл бұрын

this was honestly beautiful

@Shad0wxBr 7 жыл бұрын

chills

@deaconmack8 4 жыл бұрын

That's mad respect bro

@theseveregamer4915 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a packers fan and I'm going to miss those guys. :'(

@cornyname422 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen this like 10 times and it gets better everytime

@edwindiazjr2907 4 жыл бұрын

Straight class from peanut, Megatron was a beast.

@cobykerr8940 4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Barry was so clearly most gifted and freakish player on the field but if you talked to him you wouldn’t even know he’s a superstar because they know actions speak louder than any word than can be spoken