Panthers release Keyshawn
 

The Panthers have reportedly released WR Keyshawn Johnson.

"They said they wanted to get younger," Johnson told the St. Petersburg Times. "That's fine with me. I'd like to go somewhere and help someone win another Super Bowl." The Panthers' decision to draft Dwayne Jarrett was apparently not so he could study under Johnson, then contribute in the future. Jarrett and Drew Carter are now likely to compete to start. May. 1 - 2:31 pm et

Source: St. Petersburg Times

This definately came from left field.

so does that mean...
 

he'll sign with the Patriots? GEEZ!

Or the Falcons

LMAOOO he was sooo excited draft day on ESPN because the panthers picked him lol bet he is not too happy .... I think falcons could get him.... chargers????? hmmmmmmmmm.......

What would he cost for a year?

He has toned his attitude down a couple hundred percent, and was a postive influence on Carter and Colbert. I think he has been humbled by the Tampa experience and his role as Smith's second.

I'd take him over Patten anyday.

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What I like
 

He seems to put himself out there and in the media's eye, hosting the draft for instance. This could get us more exposure...

Well, if he's thinking superbowl team, he's not thinking Falcons. Tampa isn't looking so hot either so unless it's the Saints he's not staying in the NFC South.

Other teams could be: Chargers, Bears, Seahawks, Broncos

Still it is pretty funny considering how he was acting before the Panthers drafted a WR.

i like keyshawn...i wouldnt mind picking him up.

I think Keyshawn could help a team I guess, just not the Saints, we're stacked with WR's so he really couldn't help the Saints..
I could see him with the Falcons though, he would fit in with Horn I suppose.
Keyshawn has 1-2 years lefted in him but no more, he'll be on the ESPN set one day soon I'm sure.

LMAO........ Heck no! Keyshawn is done with the NFL. He's got his ring, he should just bow out gracefully. Besides that, even for one year, he would ask for a mint, and I don't think he's worth it. What were his stats with the Panthers? I don't remember him having an outstanding season with them. JMO.

If he does get out of football, he could always become Dwayne Jarett's agent. Heh heh heh

He caught 70 passes last year. He made $3.5 million.

Soooo, you think he's worth that? With all the receivers we have already? I'm just asking.

Give him 1 year, $1.5- 2 mill, and incentives.

That's a pretty good number of passes he caught. Smith was out several games which probably helped. I don't reallt think he can help us, but certainly not at that price.

I think he would actually be a great signing. Obviously at a reduced rate. But he might be able to still produce. Plus he would be a good mentor to Colston as a big possession receiver. We lost our veteran leadership with the receivers when Horn left. And I'm not sure how much good Patten could do. If Johnson could accept that role, that is.

dude that is so funny. he could not have seen that coming. he didn't say nothing at the draft. he was talking like hey we and us. lolololol. not that i vote against the man at all but that is just silly funny

Ha ha o wow. Keyshawn you just got PUNK'D!!! Having to listen to him sit there and blabber on about how he was excited to have Jarrett (and listen to Steve Young say about 100 times that "yes, i heard him say before the draft pick was announced that Keyshawn hopes they take him") was enough to make me puke, so this is pretty hilarious. Did anybody else notice that like 45-second awkward pause Keyshawn had with Jarrett on that videoconference when DJ got selected? Ha ha it was one of the most awkward television pauses ever; somebody had to say into Keyshawn's ear: "say something to him you idiot."

But anyways, I wouldn't mind giving Keyshawn a year contract. His attitude is stemmed with his old age and he can still be productive, especially in the red zone where we have our most offensive struggles.

if the saints signed him, you know he would have big games against the panthers!

Keyshawn "Watery Eyes" Johnson
 

Keyshawn is too much of a cry baby like Jake Delhomme. I don't think I could watch him disgrace the Saints in front of national audiences like that. As well as the world wide SuperBowl audience next year.

For the right contract...
 

I would pick him up. We don't have someone as good as Keyshawn at going over the middle. He's also a great blocker.

I like the pick up too. Just keep the cost down. And his mouth muzzled!!!

How About
 

Him teaming up with TO over in Dallas. That would be Interesting!!!

First off, The site looks GREAT!

Second, I like how we did in the draft and UDFA.

Third, Keshawn will be a Cowboy or a Charger.

Lastly, It's good to be back home at the Black and Gold! Thanks Halo!

league minimum
 

is all i would give him plus incentives

I think he would be an excellent replacement for Horn - a veteran, go-to, possession receiver. Plus, you have the added advantage of his blocking ability and Superbowl experience. I think, at the right price, he would be a great addition. His attitude has definitely toned down the last couple of years.

saints should pick him up cuz he's much better than patten...plus peyton has worked with keyshawn in Dallas so he knows what Keyshawn brings to the table. this is the way I see this year's depth chart with Keyshawn...Colston, Keyshawn, Meachem, Henderson, Copper or Jamal Jones

As it stands now, i think Patten will have a hard time making the team. he just cant stay healthy. As far as the comparison between McKnight and Colston, you cant say that McKnight came from nowhere because everyone who studied the draft knew about McKnight. Not many people knew about Colston, myself included.

If he really wants to go to a contender like he says, he'd take it.

Why?

Because the dumb @ss Panthers paid his $3 million dollar roster bonus last month. Brilliant.

Mentor who? Colston is already a better WR than Keyshawn ever was.
Colston was outplaying the league before he got hurt.
Keyshawn couldn't outplay Wayne Chrebet, for crying out loud.

As for the leadership aspect, no need for any more sheriffs than Brees and Deuce.


${big_mouth} != ${leadership}

I never had a problem with his attitude and I would like it if the get him, assuming they think they can use him.

Bonus
 

He did not get a roster bonus. He wasn't due one, however he was due something like 2 million as part of his 5 million signing bonus from when he signed last year. So that is paid in-full but they don't owe him any futher money.

I am not saying you are wrong. I got the info from AP. :

05/01/2007 12:31 PM - Veteran wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was released by the Panthers on Tuesday.

Veteran wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was released by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Times reported.
"They said they wanted to get younger," Johnson told the newspaper. "That's fine with me. I'd like to go somewhere and help someone win another Super Bowl."

The move came a month after the Panthers paid Johnson a $3 million roster bonus, and three days after they selected another former Southern California receiver in the second round of the draft.

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