Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
just saw the bottom line ticker, link whenever I find it 5/1/2007 2:55:44 PM |
iceplaya All American 6661 Posts user info edit post |
how much cap was he taking up? 5/1/2007 2:57:59 PM |
jwb9984 All American 14039 Posts user info edit post |
damn that blows 5/1/2007 2:59:03 PM |
Førte All American 23525 Posts user info edit post |
this makes me 5/1/2007 2:59:31 PM |
mbbruch Veteran 274 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.charlotte.com/209/story/105900.html 5/1/2007 3:00:15 PM |
LiusClues New Recruit 13824 Posts user info edit post |
:O 5/1/2007 3:02:04 PM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
hahahaha 5/1/2007 3:02:13 PM |
kable333 All American 5933 Posts user info edit post |
Now, Andy Reid can tamper with him as much as he wants. Reid said he wouldn't mind having Keyshawn on the Eagles at the draft, even though Mort said that he was tampering b/c Johnson was on the Panthers until now. 5/1/2007 3:02:15 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
with smith, jarrett, carter, colbert and the robinson guy we got 5 recievers
I would have liked to have Key for at least one more year while Jarrett eased into the number 2 role 5/1/2007 3:03:24 PM |
DROD900 All American 24655 Posts user info edit post |
you think this will be one of those cut and resign deals?
cause he sure was talking up the Panthers at the draft this weekend 5/1/2007 3:05:50 PM |
pilgrimshoes Suspended 63151 Posts user info edit post |
so what's going to come of all that "i'm gonna teach you"
bullshit
that key was saying during the draft
could have been good for jarrett 5/1/2007 3:06:38 PM |
kable333 All American 5933 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "you think this will be one of those cut and resign deals?" |
Probably. The Panthers will probably restructure his contract. He'll earn less, but play for the Panthers.5/1/2007 3:08:37 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
I'm not so sure about that
We would be better suited to spend the money on a safety 5/1/2007 3:09:45 PM |
AndyMac All American 31922 Posts user info edit post |
I hope we resign him to a 1 year deal, it would be great for Jarret.
5/1/2007 3:12:19 PM |
DROD900 All American 24655 Posts user info edit post |
yeah, I really would think that this would alienate Jarrett if we were to cut his would-be mentor so soon after the draft 5/1/2007 3:12:57 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
Jarrett is 21 years old, its not like he needs a babysitter
I'm sure smith and colbert, who he probably knows from USC, will be just fine 5/1/2007 3:14:23 PM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
YES. Not that I like losing Key, but if we reallocate that $$ towards a safety then its a good move. 5/1/2007 3:15:55 PM |
DROD900 All American 24655 Posts user info edit post |
^^I know that, but Jarrett seems like the type of kid who has a big head and once he gets some money he could be steered in the wrong direction easily.
I dunno, it just seems strange that we would drop Key out of nowhere like this without there being a good reason....Keyshawn was our 2nd best receiver last season, and is still consistent and reliable 5/1/2007 3:21:20 PM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
I have a tough time remebering Key's season with us last year as : Quote : | "consistent and reliable" |
5/1/2007 3:23:58 PM |
thegoodlife3 All American 39233 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | ""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.''" |
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2855468
doesnt sound like he's coming back5/1/2007 3:25:36 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
the 3 million is weird tho. I guess they had no idea they'd be lucky enough to get Jarrett at 45, so they figured they were keeping Johnson for sure.
But paying him that money for essentially nothing really stings now that he's gone. 5/1/2007 3:30:19 PM |
hgtran All American 9855 Posts user info edit post |
damn, wtf. 5/1/2007 3:31:43 PM |
scooterncst8 Veteran 373 Posts user info edit post |
This does not mean good things for the upcoming season. 5/1/2007 3:34:11 PM |
Dmann86649 Starting Lineup 63 Posts user info edit post |
How much cap space are we freeing up by releasing Johnson? 5/1/2007 3:35:46 PM |
arog20012001 All American 10023 Posts user info edit post |
^^ignorant sports fan.
one aging WR does not a team make.
[Edited on May 1, 2007 at 3:36 PM. Reason : ^] 5/1/2007 3:36:02 PM |
hgtran All American 9855 Posts user info edit post |
there gotta be a story behind this. Keyshawn was talking about retiring after last season anyway. 5/1/2007 3:36:03 PM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
but it still frees up "cap" room, right? That 3 mil signing bonus just comes out of our owners pocket I think...
maybe this had something to do with the situation (davidson dont like me!) http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2725180
[Edited on May 1, 2007 at 3:38 PM. Reason : davie dave] 5/1/2007 3:36:21 PM |
ncsuftw1 BEAP BEAP 15126 Posts user info edit post |
kinda funny they were just talking about him and the panthers on draft day and stuff 5/1/2007 3:36:31 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
damn he wasnt due to make that much money either
Quote : | " Johnson was signed through 2009, at salaries of $1 million, $2 million, and $2 million in each of the next three seasons." |
Maybe there were bonuses that would have increased his cap hit.
I'm pretty sure he wants to keep playing but I think he has a job in TV whenever he quits.
Call up the networks, Key. You were very good on Saturday.
Except for the part where you were talking as if you'd still have a job in Charlotte.5/1/2007 3:37:41 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23252 Posts user info edit post |
tenn may take him, NE may take him WOW what a WR corp that would be
Philly needs him, so does Tenn and Green Bay. I could even see him playing for the chargers, they could use his size over the middle and good hands. would take alot off of Gates 5/1/2007 3:38:49 PM |
thegoodlife3 All American 39233 Posts user info edit post |
there is absolutely no way in hell NE takes him 5/1/2007 3:39:44 PM |
AndyMac All American 31922 Posts user info edit post |
Why would NE take him?
They already have too many overrated WR with big heads. 5/1/2007 3:40:02 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
New Englands already got 6 recievers
Moss, Jackson, Stallworth, Welker Caldwell and Gaffney
They're gonna be fun as hell to be on Madden
[Edited on May 1, 2007 at 3:40 PM. Reason : x] 5/1/2007 3:40:42 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
from the Charlotte paper
Quote : | "Why Panthers canned Keyshawn
Here's why Keyshawn Johnson is gone:
Although the receiver, who was followed by controversy in his previous stops, seemed to be a model citizen in his one season with the Panthers, there were some-behind the scenes issues.
Some very important people in the organization weren't happy when Johnson failed to stand up and take blame away from quarterback Jake Delhomme after some critical passes intended for Johnson were intercepted. At least one very important person in the organization urged Johnson to do that and he didn't.
Johnson also didn't endear himself to some key people by questioning some coaching moves. The Panthers are on the hook for $3.75 million in salary cap space because of remaining signing bonus prorations. They may designate Johnson as a June 1 cut and spread the cap hit over two years.
The decision to part ways with Johnson actually was made at least several weeks ago. When a rumor was circulating about this move last week, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney told The Observer that information was "not accurate.''
Apparently, the Panthers wanted to make sure their bases were covered before officially making the move, and the clincher came when they drafted USC's Dwayne Jarrett in the second round Saturday." |
5/1/2007 3:43:33 PM |
packboozie All American 17452 Posts user info edit post |
I could see San Diego signing him....they are terrible at WR
Phil could have another weapon! 5/1/2007 3:48:28 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
Vincent Jackson is basically the same receiver as Keyshawn: big, tall and slow
Though it wouldn't surprise me with Norv Turner there. 5/1/2007 3:50:33 PM |
Turnip All American 5426 Posts user info edit post |
adding keyshawn does not a "WOW!" make 5/1/2007 3:54:06 PM |
kbncsufan All American 1504 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "The decision to part ways with Johnson actually was made at least several weeks ago. When a rumor was circulating about this move last week, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney told The Observer that information was "not accurate.''" |
if it was made several weeks ago, then why would keyshawn be talking on draft day so much about the panthers. if he knew he was gonna be cut, he wouldn't have been calling himself a mentor to dwayne5/1/2007 4:05:47 PM |
jcscoopsunc All American 1717 Posts user info edit post |
either keyshawn is a good liar or he never knew. Im thinking he didnt know about it. 5/1/2007 4:08:18 PM |
kbncsufan All American 1504 Posts user info edit post |
it would be hard to keep somethin like that from him for weeks though w/o him catching some kind of word of it
but if he didn't know i bet he was surprised this morning when he got called to hurney's office 5/1/2007 4:09:19 PM |
kable333 All American 5933 Posts user info edit post |
From the way that he was talking during the draft, he didn't know. I wished he could have stayed in Carolina, but I think personally, he's going to Philly to play with McNabb. 5/1/2007 4:12:06 PM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
Hurney is on Packmans show. He was asked if they hadn't drafted the WR would Keyshawn still be a Panther. His answer was yes. 5/1/2007 4:29:47 PM |
Prawn Star All American 7643 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Vincent Jackson is basically the same receiver as Keyshawn: big, tall and slow" |
VJ has his shortcomings, but his speed is not one of them. He's a hell of a lot faster than Dwayne Jarrett.5/1/2007 4:35:14 PM |
Saddamizer Suspended 5294 Posts user info edit post |
4.46 for Vincent
I didn't realize he was that fast.
Though he doesn't play that fast during games. 5/1/2007 4:56:07 PM |
Mattallica All American 6512 Posts user info edit post |
what was jarrett's 40 time?
I thought it was in the 4.5 range 5/1/2007 5:00:44 PM |
superchevy All American 20874 Posts user info edit post |
it's so fucked up they did it right after the draft. keyshawn was all excited and shit; talking about how he's looking forward to mentoring the new receivers for one year before he retires. 5/1/2007 5:01:49 PM |
Ihatespida All American 7520 Posts user info edit post |
HA HA...DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE ASS KEYSHAWN..
GO BACK TO THE COWGIRLS WHERE YOU BELONG YOU FAGGOT 5/1/2007 5:06:12 PM |
Vulcan91 All American 13893 Posts user info edit post |
http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/
Quote : | "Let's clear up a little matter here before it gets too wide-spread: The Panthers DID NOT pay Keyshawn Johnson a $3 million roster bonus on April 1, as has been reported elsewhere and has fans scratching their heads.
The Panthers did pay Johnson $1 million April 1. But that was deferred money from the signing bonus he agreed to when he initially signed with the Panthers. Johnson also was due a $1 million reporting bonus at the start of training camp. Obviously, he won't get that money and it won't count against the salary cap." |
5/1/2007 5:07:00 PM |
jcs1283 All American 694 Posts user info edit post |
If only they would have cut him an hour or so after the Jarrett pick, while he was still on TV - would have been classic. 5/1/2007 5:30:17 PM |
goalielax All American 11252 Posts user info edit post |
what a fucking boneheaded, short-sighted move 5/1/2007 5:33:44 PM |