Keyshawn Johnson released from Carolina.

[70Chip]

I'm not generally one to scream "sign him!", everytime someone with name recognition gets cut, but if the price were right this might not be all bad. I think Keyshawn is physically well-suited to catch the type of ball that Campbell delivers. He is also the perfect compliment to Moss. Having said that he probably isn't interested in playing for us or for the scant money we would be offering.

He's going to play for somebody, though, and I believe he represents an improvement over Brandon LLoyd who has not shown the toughness needed to do what the Skins need him to do.

[diehardskin2982]

if we get him, that means we totally gave up on Llloyd and I not sure we should do that. I think we r holdin out until they cut Kris Jenkins, if they cut him. Johnson and hicks would be nice picks ups but r they necesary?

[skinsfan_nn]

If the cash was right....vet min. or close, he'd be a hell a a reciever to add.
Finally add some size to the mix for a year or two.
Santana #1, KJ #2, EL #3, Lloyd whatever. I would welcome a KJ coming to DC

[dmek25]

let me see, keshawn is old, high priced, and a disruption in the locker room. sounds exactly like a guy i want on my team. and did i mention he cant run?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by dmek25

let me see, keshawn is old, high priced, and a disruption in the locker room. sounds exactly like a guy i want on my team. and did i mention he cant run?

Sounds like your speaking of LLoyd? With no results to boot.
At least KJ is still very productive, alot more than I can say for Lloyd, and I believe his locker room problems are probably a lot milder than they used to be.
NFL.com - Keyshawn Johnson

I would take him over Lloyd anyday.

[#56fanatic]

As your charlotte Skins fan, All I heard on the ride home was how pissed off all the fans are. On every radio show fans were ripping the organization calling it one of the dumbest moves. suprising hearing people talk good about keyshawn

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

As your charlotte Skins fan, All I heard on the ride home was how pissed off all the fans are. On every radio show fans were ripping the organization calling it one of the dumbest moves. suprising hearing people talk good about keyshawn

I think part of what they were pissed about was the fact that Carolina gave him a $3M roster bonus just a few weeks back and then decided to cut him. Seems kind of stupid to me.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

As your charlotte Skins fan, All I heard on the ride home was how pissed off all the fans are. On every radio show fans were ripping the organization calling it one of the dumbest moves. suprising hearing people talk good about keyshawn

i think that the reason this is a dumb move is because if they would have done this alittle earlier, they would have saved themselves a 3 million dollar roster bonus

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i think that the reason this is a dumb move is because if they would have done this alittle earlier, they would have saved themselves a 3 million dollar roster bonus

Some interesting stuff here:

Inside the Panthers

Cap implications of cutting Johnson

Let’s do a little more separating the facts from fiction on the finances of the Keyshawn Johnson situation.

Here’s the deal: He was scheduled to count $3.25 million against the salary cap this year. Instead, the Panthers will have to absorb $3.75 million in outstanding pro-ration of his original bonus, but they’ll actually save cap room with this move. As part of a new rule this year, Johnson will be designated as a post-June 1 release. That will allow the Panthers to spread his cap hit over two years.

He’ll count $1.25 million this year and $2.5 million against the 2008 cap.

Posted by pyasinskas on May 1, 2007 at 02:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (8)
No $3 million bonus for Johnson

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.

Posted by pyasinskas on May 1, 2007 at 01:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (15)
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.

[djnemo65]

Keyshawn had a really productive year last year I thought

[SmootSmack]

It actually wouldn't surprise me to see him return to the Jets. I think the Chargers and Packers could also be possibilities

[GMScud]

John Clayton just got finished saying there is a very good chance this is the end of the road for Meshawn. He said if he did sign he'd have to be willing to take a 1 year minimum value contract, which would be right around $1M. He also said if he is going to sign with anyone it will be right around the start of training camp.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GMScud

John Clayton just got finished saying there is a very good chance this is the end of the road for Meshawn. He said if he did sign he'd have to be willing to take a 1 year minimum value contract, which would be right around $1M. He also said if he is going to sign with anyone it will be right around the start of training camp.

I doubt very seriously KJ is gonna hang up those cleats, he's got something left and I'm sure he's interested in that last paycheck.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I doubt very seriously KJ is gonna hang up those cleats, he's got something left and I'm sure he's interested in that last paycheck.

I pretty much agree with you, but usually John Clayton is pretty right on, so I thought it was worth mentioning.

[JManorGC94]

Goal Line and Third Down guy....Lord knows we could use that jump ball in the end zone