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Canadian BoyzFan said:
I agree. If they manage to get a good pass catching TE and a solid back up RB a la Barber in the draft, the sky is the limit for them.
Panthers Signed Keyshawn Johnson
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I agree. If they manage to get a good pass catching TE and a solid back up RB a la Barber in the draft, the sky is the limit for them.
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Manster54 said:Every team needs a large target possession receiver. Makes 3rd downs into 1st downs. The guy can block. He brings a swagger. He improves their team. They were already one of the best in the NFC w/that OL & DL of theirs.
Yes, but they are not nearly as good as the legendary Washington Commanders.
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I was talking with a friend of mine this afternoon about that same thing (before the Key news broke). There are some really good TEs available in this draft, and at least one of them should be available when Carolina drafts. And they also have the RB out of Louisville that was on IR last year (Eric Shelton), sort of like a Stephen Davis with more speed. Broke his foot early in camp, and they just put him on IR, since there was little to no chance he would play.
Carolina is gonna be really good this year (and probably the next couple of years, as well).
Carolina is gonna be really good this year (and probably the next couple of years, as well).
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He'll only be there for two years.
They're probably paying him base minimum in terms of salary (at least for year 1).
His base salary for the first two years is probably 2.5 million dollars. MAYBE 3. So like 1 million this year, 2 million the year after that.
The Panthers will take the 2.5 million dollar hit in the 3rd year. Perhaps extend it over two years.
They're probably paying him base minimum in terms of salary (at least for year 1).
His base salary for the first two years is probably 2.5 million dollars. MAYBE 3. So like 1 million this year, 2 million the year after that.
The Panthers will take the 2.5 million dollar hit in the 3rd year. Perhaps extend it over two years.
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In Dallas, Keyshawn has been a high character guy as well as a good receiver. Not like his reputation at all. He had good year last year. I think he will do well in Carolina and I wish him the best....except against us. This was a good business move for him.
That being said, with our current situation, he was not going to stay in Dallas and I'm not sure he was worth that much money to this team. Owens - Glenn or Smith - Johnson which tandem do you like better?
That being said, with our current situation, he was not going to stay in Dallas and I'm not sure he was worth that much money to this team. Owens - Glenn or Smith - Johnson which tandem do you like better?
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Good ridance.
I'm just now sitting on baited-breath waiting for the subplot to be revealed. It can be said till certain people are blue in the face cause I don't believe for a second that this was a friendly departure from Big D on Keyshawns part. Now that he's signed I'm sure it's only a matter of moments till he drops the other shoe.
Remember, a guy who could never see himself playing for any other coach aside from Parcells again. Keyshawn, 2 years ago. Last week he had feelers out to just about every NFL team and coach looking for a new job.
The same guy who continuously made jokes to the media since last offseason about Dallas' "GLARING" WR need.
Up until a month ago this man was still delusional into thinking he was a premier #1 WR who could be measured up against any other player in the league. Funny how his entire tune changed the second TO stepped on the horizon looking towards Dallas. He didn't walk...he ran.
Really the only thing he has going for him is he was able to keep his mouth shut until the news about TO had time to surface on it's own.
I'm just now sitting on baited-breath waiting for the subplot to be revealed. It can be said till certain people are blue in the face cause I don't believe for a second that this was a friendly departure from Big D on Keyshawns part. Now that he's signed I'm sure it's only a matter of moments till he drops the other shoe.
Remember, a guy who could never see himself playing for any other coach aside from Parcells again. Keyshawn, 2 years ago. Last week he had feelers out to just about every NFL team and coach looking for a new job.
The same guy who continuously made jokes to the media since last offseason about Dallas' "GLARING" WR need.
Up until a month ago this man was still delusional into thinking he was a premier #1 WR who could be measured up against any other player in the league. Funny how his entire tune changed the second TO stepped on the horizon looking towards Dallas. He didn't walk...he ran.
Really the only thing he has going for him is he was able to keep his mouth shut until the news about TO had time to surface on it's own.
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Good signing but they overpaid a tad. I don't think I'd sink a $5 mil signing bonus in Key.
He wasn't coming back here period.
He wasn't coming back here period.
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Panthers to get Keyshawn the ball for next four years
March 24, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
Keyshawn Johnson agreed to a four-year deal with the Carolina Panthers and was expected to sign a contract later Friday.
"The terms have been agreed to, now he's just taken it to someone outside to have the language approved," Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said. "We hope to be able to formally introduce him later today."
Johnson, released last week by the Dallas Cowboys, turned down an offer from the New York Giants and had planned to visit Seattle after meeting with the Panthers. But he never made it out of Carolina, where he spent Thursday meeting with team officials and dining with Hurney.
By the end of the day, Johnson had agreed to a deal worth $19 million, including a $5 million signing bonus.
He will be paired with All-Pro receiver Steve Smith, who lobbied both the team and Johnson to get the deal done, and perhaps become the final piece needed to get them back to the Super Bowl.
Pushed out of Dallas, Keyshawn Johnson is now the No. 2 man in Carolina. (AP)
"Steve actually called Keyshawn before he agreed to help recruit him," Hurney said. "Anything that is good for the team, Steve wants. He wants to make sure we bring in good people, and he wants to make sure we win."
Johnson gives the Panthers the second receiving threat they so badly needed last year during their run to the NFC championship. With Smith as their lone big playmaker, the Seahawks easily beat Carolina by clamping down on him and bringing the Panthers' offense to a standstill.
Now they'll have Johnson to take some attention away from Smith.
"I think this gives us a very good receiving corps," Hurney said, adding that Keary Colbert, who was the No. 2 receiver last year, had offseason ankle surgery that is expected to make him a bigger threat.
"Keyshawn just gives us a big, physical receiver who plays with passion and emotion and can help this club."
The signing of the former No. 1 overall pick represents a shift for the Panthers, who have made a conscious effort to run a problem-free program since John Fox became head coach in 2002. After a series of off-the-field problems, including the Rae Carruth murder trial, the team has shied away from signing players who have been disruptive with other teams or represent a potential locker-room distraction.
Johnson left the New York Jets and Tampa Bay after wearing out his welcome with those teams. But he did not appear to have any significant problems during two years with Dallas and coach Bill Parcells.
"Everyone we talked to at all of his clubs had nothing but positive things to say about him," Hurney said. "The perception is out there on him, but if you spend any amount of time with him you realize he just wants to win."
Johnson is representing himself because his agent, Jerome Stanley, is serving a one-year suspension imposed by the NFL Players Association disciplinary committee.
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March 24, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
Keyshawn Johnson agreed to a four-year deal with the Carolina Panthers and was expected to sign a contract later Friday.
"The terms have been agreed to, now he's just taken it to someone outside to have the language approved," Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said. "We hope to be able to formally introduce him later today."
Johnson, released last week by the Dallas Cowboys, turned down an offer from the New York Giants and had planned to visit Seattle after meeting with the Panthers. But he never made it out of Carolina, where he spent Thursday meeting with team officials and dining with Hurney.
By the end of the day, Johnson had agreed to a deal worth $19 million, including a $5 million signing bonus.
He will be paired with All-Pro receiver Steve Smith, who lobbied both the team and Johnson to get the deal done, and perhaps become the final piece needed to get them back to the Super Bowl.
Pushed out of Dallas, Keyshawn Johnson is now the No. 2 man in Carolina. (AP)
"Steve actually called Keyshawn before he agreed to help recruit him," Hurney said. "Anything that is good for the team, Steve wants. He wants to make sure we bring in good people, and he wants to make sure we win."
Johnson gives the Panthers the second receiving threat they so badly needed last year during their run to the NFC championship. With Smith as their lone big playmaker, the Seahawks easily beat Carolina by clamping down on him and bringing the Panthers' offense to a standstill.
Now they'll have Johnson to take some attention away from Smith.
"I think this gives us a very good receiving corps," Hurney said, adding that Keary Colbert, who was the No. 2 receiver last year, had offseason ankle surgery that is expected to make him a bigger threat.
"Keyshawn just gives us a big, physical receiver who plays with passion and emotion and can help this club."
The signing of the former No. 1 overall pick represents a shift for the Panthers, who have made a conscious effort to run a problem-free program since John Fox became head coach in 2002. After a series of off-the-field problems, including the Rae Carruth murder trial, the team has shied away from signing players who have been disruptive with other teams or represent a potential locker-room distraction.
Johnson left the New York Jets and Tampa Bay after wearing out his welcome with those teams. But he did not appear to have any significant problems during two years with Dallas and coach Bill Parcells.
"Everyone we talked to at all of his clubs had nothing but positive things to say about him," Hurney said. "The perception is out there on him, but if you spend any amount of time with him you realize he just wants to win."
Johnson is representing himself because his agent, Jerome Stanley, is serving a one-year suspension imposed by the NFL Players Association disciplinary committee.
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