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Keyshawn Johnson cut after Bonus Paid

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Posted by: the nut

Johnson cut a month after being paid $3M bonusESPN.com news services

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers released receiver Keyshawn Johnson on Tuesday, three days after they selected another former Southern California receiver in the second round of the draft.

"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."

It was thought Johnson would help groom Dwayne Jarrett of USC, taken in the second round with the 45th pick. But apparently Johnson was deemed expendable -- he and Jarrett are both 6-foot-4 possession receivers.

The Panthers also selected receiver Ryne Robinson of Miami of Ohio in the fourth round of the draft. While he will likely be primarily used as a punt returner, he did catch 91 passes at Miami of Ohio last season. The Panthers also have receivers Drew Carter and Keary Colbert on the roster.

"We appreciated the contribution of Keyshawn in his season with the Panthers," coach John Fox said. "He brought us high production, but at this time, we are in a situation in which we have a number of young receivers and thought this was the right time to make the decision."

Johnson, who will turn 35 in July, had 70 catches for 815 yards and four touchdowns last season, his first with Carolina, and became the 16th player in NFL history with 800 career catches. The Panthers signed the former No. 1 overall pick last year after he was released by Dallas in a salary cap move so the Cowboys could sign Terrell Owens.

Johnson worked as an analyst for ESPN during the network's draft coverage last weekend. When Carolina selected Jarrett, Johnson remarked he was "much like me" for his size and good hands and said he was looking forward to taking him under his wing.

Johnson has said in the past he would like to work in television after his career his over. He remarked recently he would also be interested in become a general manager of a team.

However, Johnson said late last season he wanted to play at least two more years and get to 1,000 career receptions. Johnson didn't appear to be slowing down last season.

Johnson was taken by the New York Jets with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 draft. He's always been productive, but has also clashed with coaches and teammates while earning the nickname "Me-Shawn." He wrote the famous tell-all book, "Just Give Me the Damn Ball" after his rookie season that ruffled feathers.

Johnson later helped Tampa Bay win the Super Bowl in the 2002 season. But a year later, Johnson was deactivated for the final six games after a feud with coach Jon Gruden.

Still, Bill Parcells, who coached him in both New York and Dallas, called Johnson one of the best players he's ever coached, and there was no apparent rift between Johnson and Fox in Carolina. When Johnson signed with Carolina, he said he was content being the No. 2 receiver behind star Steve Smith.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.



Posted by: Goodfella9783

ESPN bottom line just reported the Pats picked him up



Posted by: min0 lee

Ouch......



Posted by: Dale Mabry

No f'ing way. Did the Pats seriously pick him up? That would be sweet.



Posted by: Goodfella9783

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No f'ing way. Did the Pats seriously pick him up? That would be sweet.


Shit that was mean. I didn't want that joke to affect fellow Pats fans. My bad



Posted by: Dale Mabry

He and Belly are buds from back at the Jets so I thought it was for reals, but then I read Brady had to restructure for Moss, so I figured it was a ruse.



Posted by: Goodfella9783

Anyone catch that Sportscenter special on Travis Roy? Talk about a tear-jerker.



Posted by: ReproMan

I was about to be if he went to the Pats.







Just for the record, he's a perfect fit in Philly.



Posted by: Goodfella9783

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I was about to be if he went to the Pats.







Just for the record, he's a perfect fit in Philly.
I'm a huge Bucs fan so I'd hate to see him end up there because of their past rivalry throughout the playoffs in the early part of this decade and my buddy being an Eagles fan. But they desperately need something at WR right? Who are their receivers now?



Posted by: Rubes

that brown kid they drafted a couple of years ago. jeremy bloom DNP last year and i think jason avant



Posted by: the nut

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Anyone catch that Sportscenter special on Travis Roy? Talk about a tear-jerker.

They run updates ervery so often, tough to watch.

You beat me to the Pats joke.



Posted by: the nut

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that brown kid they drafted a couple of years ago. jeremy bloom DNP last year and i think jason avant

Racist!



Posted by: Goodfella9783

Imagine that though? Two 6'4" receivers on the same team...one an inside/blocking WR, the other a deep threat. What nightmare that would be for defenses. Brady would throw TD's with his eyes closed in the red zone.



Posted by: Pepper

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783 View Post
Imagine that though? Two 6'4" receivers on the same team...one an inside/blocking WR, the other a deep threat. What nightmare that would be for defenses. Brady would throw TD's with his eyes closed in the red zone.
Both with a crappy attitude and one slower than ME.

BTW, the Pats got Moss for a fourth round pick for a reason. You'll see.



Posted by: min0 lee

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Both with a crappy attitude and one slower than ME.

BTW, the Pats got Moss for a fourth round pick for a reason. You'll see.
I agree.



Posted by: the nut

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Brady would throw TD's with his eyes closed in the red zone.
By DJ Gallo

This column will start and end with the New England Patriots because it's the only respectful thing to do.

As you might have heard, Tom Brady claims the Patriots don't get enough respect. And I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, come on -- all the magazine covers, TV commercials, awards and constant media love the team has received over the past four years have been woefully inadequate.

That's why I want to share with you 12 simple steps I take each and every day to make sure I adequately show respect to Tom Brady and the Patriots. I hope you will incorporate them into your own daily schedule. (And it's 12 steps, of course, out of respect for Mr. Brady's uniform number.)

1. Genuflect whenever you say, read or hear the number 12. (That's four genuflections already this column. So do it. Do it! You don't want to disrespect Tom Brady, do you?! That's better. All hail our hero, Tom Brady.

2. Refer to the current year as "Year 47," not 2006, as history did not truly begin until the Patriots organization was founded in 1960.

3. Take a life-size cardboard cutout of a New England Patriots player with you wherever you go. And be sure to include it in all of your conversations so it doesn't feel left out. It will speak back to you when you are worthy.

4. Shave clean every day. It is disrespectful of you to think you can pull off the sexy stubble look as well as Tom Brady.

5. After lovemaking, apologize to your partner for not being Tom Brady.

6. Boycott network television until every commercial features at least one member of the Patriots.

7. Petition the NFL to have all of Tom Brady's fumbles over his career stricken from the official league record book because of the tuck rule.

8. Never call it a "butt chin." It's a cleft chin. And know that gazing deep into Tom Brady's reveals the secrets of life.

9. Refuse to attend religious services until your local church/synagogue/mosque acknowledges the Patriots' playbook as a holy book on par with any other.

10. Have all of Bridget Moynahan's movies playing on a continuous loop on every television in your home. But never ever gawk or leer at her in a lustful manner. Tom Brady knows and sees all, and you will pay for such a transgression.

11. Every time you come across a baby goat, give it a long and passionate hug. Tom Brady would expect nothing less.

12. (Genuflect.) And finally, just to be safe, begin every sentence -- no matter what it's about -- with: "No disrespect to the Patriots intended, but …"






Posted by: Goodfella9783

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Both with a crappy attitude and one slower than ME.
Yeah he has lost a step, but he was never known for his speed. I've watched him my whole life and he's always been one of my favorite offensive players. He's a big, strong receiver with a somewhat unique ability to be a real good blocker; not to mention he's got great hands (only 8 fumbles in 11 seasons). Over 800 receptions, 10000 yds. and 64 TD's for his career. Bill Parcells takes interest in certain guys for a reason you know Talk to any expert about him. They'll tell you Keyshawn is one of the best route runners in the history of the game.

How them Seahawks lookin?



Posted by: Double D

ESPN thought Keyshawn may be out of the league now!!!



Posted by: the nut

John Clayton was saying the Panthers are not and do not have to pay the bonus, that would make a little more sense.



Posted by: Dale Mabry

Quote:
Originally Posted by the nut View Post
By DJ Gallo

This column will start and end with the New England Patriots because it's the only respectful thing to do.

As you might have heard, Tom Brady claims the Patriots don't get enough respect. And I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, come on -- all the magazine covers, TV commercials, awards and constant media love the team has received over the past four years have been woefully inadequate.

That's why I want to share with you 12 simple steps I take each and every day to make sure I adequately show respect to Tom Brady and the Patriots. I hope you will incorporate them into your own daily schedule. (And it's 12 steps, of course, out of respect for Mr. Brady's uniform number.)

1. Genuflect whenever you say, read or hear the number 12. (That's four genuflections already this column. So do it. Do it! You don't want to disrespect Tom Brady, do you?! That's better. All hail our hero, Tom Brady.

2. Refer to the current year as "Year 47," not 2006, as history did not truly begin until the Patriots organization was founded in 1960.

3. Take a life-size cardboard cutout of a New England Patriots player with you wherever you go. And be sure to include it in all of your conversations so it doesn't feel left out. It will speak back to you when you are worthy.

4. Shave clean every day. It is disrespectful of you to think you can pull off the sexy stubble look as well as Tom Brady.

5. After lovemaking, apologize to your partner for not being Tom Brady.

6. Boycott network television until every commercial features at least one member of the Patriots.

7. Petition the NFL to have all of Tom Brady's fumbles over his career stricken from the official league record book because of the tuck rule.

8. Never call it a "butt chin." It's a cleft chin. And know that gazing deep into Tom Brady's reveals the secrets of life.

9. Refuse to attend religious services until your local church/synagogue/mosque acknowledges the Patriots' playbook as a holy book on par with any other.

10. Have all of Bridget Moynahan's movies playing on a continuous loop on every television in your home. But never ever gawk or leer at her in a lustful manner. Tom Brady knows and sees all, and you will pay for such a transgression.

11. Every time you come across a baby goat, give it a long and passionate hug. Tom Brady would expect nothing less.

12. (Genuflect.) And finally, just to be safe, begin every sentence -- no matter what it's about -- with: "No disrespect to the Patriots intended, but …"


I didn't really find this funny, but that no respect stuff is gay as shit.

The Eagles' #1 receiver is Brown, a solid number 3 anywhere other than the NFC East, but I think the salary cap will prevent them from picking up Johnson. They had under $3mill in room in March and I doubt McNabb will restructure with them bringing in a new QB.








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