Keyshawn Johnson
Keyshawn Johnson
Joseph Ladarious Keyshawn Johnsonis an American former college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football Leaguefor eleven seasons. He played college football for the University of Southern California, and earned All-American honors. The first pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, he played professionally for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. He retired from football following the 2006 season, and spent seven years as a television broadcaster for the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth22 July 1972
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I was the first athlete, from a training standpoint, with Adidas to have their own signature shoe.
I never really called people out. It was more along the lines of teasing a person. It started for me in fifth grade on the basketball court.
I know talent when I see it. I know frauds when I see em. I know players that can play and cant play.
Trust me, I am fine. I'm healthy, I'm free from a horrible situation, and in a couple of months I'll be one of the two hottest receivers on the free-agent market, along with Terrell Owens . That means I'm going to get a nice payday and play for a team that wants me. I'm stunned and disappointed by what happened, but honestly, I'm relieved.
When you win, it obviously makes things a lot better, ... demeanor never really changes.
This probably was our most complete game since Philadelphia.
We actually talked a long time ago up in New England about one day maybe we'd play together, ... Just Give Me The Damn Ball!
We added some good parts. We should be a much better football team.
Only a handful of professional football athletes have had a signature shoe, unlike in basketball where there have been a number of guys.
When I'm on television, I'm talking to millions of people, so the conversation is totally different. My words are different. My diction is different because now I'm really talking American English and not homeboy English.
I know talent when I see it. I know frauds when I see 'em. I know players that can play and can't play.
I'm trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn Johnson products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.
I'm not even thinking about going back to play football at all. My mind's made up. I'm done.
I'm smart enough to know, 'Don't try and make any headlines.'