Why Keyshawn was released -
Posted: Fri May 4, 2007 9:42 pm
This really didn't make sense to me, it's not like they are loaded at WR. They have a worse situation then us so I did some checking and here is what I found out; 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.
Check this out _http://thesportshernia.typepad.com/blog/2007/05/keyshawns_teamb.html
I think I'd rather just stay status quo. He's just going to take a roster spot and playing time from one of these young guys. Ted obviously feels the team is still in rebuilding so why (Please Use More Appropriate Word) the development or waive one of our young guys who could develop. Might as well see what these guys can do. If it happens, Yawn, but it appears that he still is a risk on some level. If Ted does make a move it will be one of these ok well I better get him (Favre) something and maybe it will quiet the fans.
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.
Check this out _http://thesportshernia.typepad.com/blog/2007/05/keyshawns_teamb.html
I think I'd rather just stay status quo. He's just going to take a roster spot and playing time from one of these young guys. Ted obviously feels the team is still in rebuilding so why (Please Use More Appropriate Word) the development or waive one of our young guys who could develop. Might as well see what these guys can do. If it happens, Yawn, but it appears that he still is a risk on some level. If Ted does make a move it will be one of these ok well I better get him (Favre) something and maybe it will quiet the fans.