Panthers signed D.J Hackett - Page 6 -

pantherclaw · 03-17-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kendawg4

Who would have thought that our team that never really had a high octane offense & would rely on it's defense would switch roles. Now for once we're worried about the defense not being good enough. Crazy

I doubt seriously that Fox will allow the defense to not be good.

But so often, people forget, the best defense is an offense that can sustain drives, and keep the defense fresh.

monstercat · 03-17-2008, 02:21 PM

Well, one thing that would really top off this off season, is if Dewayne Robertson ended up getting cut, and the Panthers signed him. They have the money to do it. Then, we'd be set up nicely for the draft.

Yeah, I know all about the bone on bone thing, but didn't Minter play with the same problem for about the last 4 years of his career? It never seemed to bother him until that last season.

Jackofalltrades · 03-17-2008, 02:25 PM

I just talked with his agent, Kevin Robinson, and he assured me that money wasn't the issue. He wanted the best opportunity and felt good about what the FO told him about Jake, who has been given a clean bill of health. Apparently the Steve Smith phone call was big too, though I don't have any details on that yet.

rodeo · 03-17-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackofalltrades

Apparently the Steve Smith phone call was big too, though I don't have any details on that yet.

that happened with keyshawn, too. smitty must be pretty persuasive.

monstercat · 03-17-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackofalltrades

I just talked with his agent, Kevin Robinson, and he assured me that money wasn't the issue. He wanted the best opportunity and felt good about what the FO told him about Jake, who has been given a clean bill of health. Apparently the Steve Smith phone call was big too, though I don't have any details on that yet.

Seriously? How can that be, when he hasn't even started throwing a real football yet?

Miaoww · 03-17-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rodeo

that happened with keyshawn, too. smitty must be pretty persuasive.

I'm tempted to make an Anthony Bright joke.....

Jackofalltrades · 03-17-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by monstercat

Seriously? How can that be, when he hasn't even started throwing a real football yet?

...as far as we know. Jake's ahead of schedule and looks good to be ready by TC.

outlaw4 · 03-17-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by raltherr

I was thinking the same thing. His numbers look really low. I can't believe of the 4 teams bidding, we were the highest. He must have really enjoyed his visit! I bet Smitty gave him some free Bojangles coupons!!

Must have showed him the Bonjagles commercial where Smitty and Jake blow up the barn and thought "Hey, I want to do corny but funny commercials too"

I'm still worried that Hackett's injury problems and whether he'll be able to get in rythm with Jake (or Moore if necessary). Yet, for what the terms are, this was a no-brainer.

monstercat · 03-17-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackofalltrades

...as far as we know. Jake's ahead of schedule and looks good to be ready by TC.

Don't get me wrong, that's great to hear...I just don't see how they can guarantee his success at this point. I really really hope they're right though. That would be fantastic news.

OneBadassCat · 03-17-2008, 03:00 PM

We may not have the best WR core overall but for our team its great, because Smith is so damn good it might as well be top 3. I know I'm thinking too far ahead but what if Hackett becomes a beast with Smitty, and Jarrett steadly improves though he doesnt have as much playing time and isnt as proven as Hackett. When Hacketts contract is up, do you resign him or let him go to let Jarrett step in?

Zod · 03-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Color me less than ecstatic about a guy who only played six games last year and could not stay healthy in the playoffs.

It will be well into the season before we know if this was a good signing.

X-Clown · 03-17-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zod

Color me less than ecstatic about a guy who only played six games last year and could not stay healthy in the playoffs.

It will be well into the season before we know if this was a good signing.

Would you prefer paying Keary Colbert or Drew Carter a higher amount and keeping them, or paying a guy like Hackett who is infinitely better than them when on the field and seeing what happens? Who else could we have signed to upgrade the receiving core for the price of Hackett that would be a clear upgrade? Or would we better off chancing it on yet another rookie receiver?

Zod · 03-17-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Clown

Would you prefer paying Keary Colbert or Drew Carter a higher amount and keeping them, or paying a guy like Hackett who is infinitely better than them when on the field and seeing what happens? Who else could we have signed to upgrade the receiving core?

Its sad that we have to scavenge players instead of developing them ourselves.

Hackett may be a great signing, he may be an awful signing. Time will tell.

Jackofalltrades · 03-17-2008, 03:09 PM

His rookie season was a fluke, he was IR'ed when he suffered a very minor injury, last year was a high ankle sprain and he played very well upon returning. His agent said he's anxious to dismiss the injury-prone title.

Kurb · 03-17-2008, 03:09 PM

^Zod=Negative Nacy^

Zod · 03-17-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackofalltrades

His agent said he's anxious to dismiss the injury-prone title.

I am pretty sure I can find that exact quote from Dan Morgan's agent...

Zod · 03-17-2008, 03:11 PM

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03-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#127 (permalink)
monstercat Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: G Town Posts: 9,133 Rep Power: 408	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett Well, one thing that would really top off this off season, is if Dewayne Robertson ended up getting cut, and the Panthers signed him. They have the money to do it. Then, we'd be set up nicely for the draft. Yeah, I know all about the bone on bone thing, but didn't Minter play with the same problem for about the last 4 years of his career? It never seemed to bother him until that last season.

03-17-2008, 02:25 PM	#128 (permalink)
Jackofalltrades N00bie Masher Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: State of confusion Age: 31 Posts: 10,269 Rep Power: 765	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett I just talked with his agent, Kevin Robinson, and he assured me that money wasn't the issue. He wanted the best opportunity and felt good about what the FO told him about Jake, who has been given a clean bill of health. Apparently the Steve Smith phone call was big too, though I don't have any details on that yet. __________________ "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. " Galileo

03-17-2008, 03:00 PM	#135 (permalink)
OneBadassCat Starter League Vet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 509 Rep Power: 19	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett We may not have the best WR core overall but for our team its great, because Smith is so damn good it might as well be top 3. I know I'm thinking too far ahead but what if Hackett becomes a beast with Smitty, and Jarrett steadly improves though he doesnt have as much playing time and isnt as proven as Hackett. When Hacketts contract is up, do you resign him or let him go to let Jarrett step in?

03-17-2008, 03:04 PM	#136 (permalink)
Zod Your Ruler Forum Legend Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Norman, NC Age: 33 Posts: 32,617 Rep Power: 5000	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett Color me less than ecstatic about a guy who only played six games last year and could not stay healthy in the playoffs. It will be well into the season before we know if this was a good signing.

03-17-2008, 03:09 PM	#139 (permalink)
Jackofalltrades N00bie Masher Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: State of confusion Age: 31 Posts: 10,269 Rep Power: 765	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett His rookie season was a fluke, he was IR'ed when he suffered a very minor injury, last year was a high ankle sprain and he played very well upon returning. His agent said he's anxious to dismiss the injury-prone title. __________________ "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. " Galileo

03-17-2008, 03:09 PM	#140 (permalink)
Kurb 1st Round Pick Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Homerville Age: 29 Posts: 32,166,423 Rep Power: 5000	Re: Panthers signed D.J Hackett ^Zod=Negative Nacy^ __________________ "I usually don't have any drops," Carter said. "I try to never drop a ball if it hits my hands. I don't care if it's a bad throw. If it hits my hands, it's my job to catch the ball -- no matter if it's a throw in the dirt; if it hits my hands, it's my job to catch the ball.

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