Report: Hackett Agrees to Terms with Panthers

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Generally, I agree with your sentiments. Recognizing that even the good WR's don't make an immediate impact, to me, actually strengthens the need for us to address it sooner rather than later. The idea that UFA WR's give us something "we know what we are getting" does not strike me as necessarily true e.g. Lloyd and ARE (Is ARE a solid number 2? I would argue that we are entering the third year of his deal and the jury is still out on that).

I don't see us getting a game changer by trade or UFA. Plus, a 1st round WR would be the 3rd time since Monk and, of course, the 3rd time's a charm (Westbrook, Gardner) (D. Howard doesn't count he was KR - Yeah! that's the ticket!).

Again, generally, I agree with your sentiment. But, I think it's time to take another shot. If we do our homework, get a little lucky, we could be set for a long time. If not, if it gives us something to bitch about.

great post Joe. I think what really bolsters your argument is that Hackett is no sure thing due to his injury history. I think carolina got him for near a song, but I also think maybe the Danny & Vinny used this to send a message to the rest of the league; don't look for the big deals in DC anymore!

I agree w/you totally about drafting a reciever now, so he's ready to make big plays next year & after. IF the guy is good, he can catch 30 balls as a rook then take off after that. 30 catches is good for a #4 wr. I'm not saying we need to draft a wr w/our #1, but if they feel the best player of need is a wr then go ahead. It appears to be a deep class.

I'd just be really happy to see a guy start his career here & become a star, had enough of the trades & fa signings.