Lynn Swann questions whether Calvin Johnson belongs in Hall of Fame

As the Detroit Lions' all-time leading receiver and the NFL record holder for most receiving yards in a season, Calvin Johnson seems destined for the Hall of Fame.

Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann isn't so sure, though.

"I would think that it would be difficult for Calvin Johnson at this point to be considered a Hall of Famer," Swann told Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News. "Calvin Johnson has an extreme amount of talent and ability, but when you start to look at his team, the success of his team and did he lift that team; he made them a little bit better, but at the end of the day, I'm not quite sure."

Johnson, 30, is contemplating retirement after nine seasons due to health concerns. During that time, the Lions advanced to the playoffs just twice and lost both games.

Swann also played nine seasons in the NFL, winning four Super Bowls and being named MVP of Super Bowl X. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001, 19 seasons after he retired.

"Hard to say he's going to be in the Hall of Fame when his team hasn't gotten to a Super Bowl, and they don't get a chance to get into the playoffs," Swann said. "And that's for a lot of guys across the board. If he had broken every passing record, like Danny Fouts, who didn't win the Super Bowl, then yeah, I think there's going to be consideration."