Some realistic WR options

[Ruff]

So, with the news that Reggie Wayne is getting ready to take his physical in New England, Panthers' fans are again getting ready to off themselves. Realistically, though, Reggie Wayne was probably never an option for us. He's a) old and b) going to pretty expensive given what you're paying for. With that being said, who are some realistic options out there that the Panthers might kick the tires on?

 

Vincent Brown
Current Team: Colts
With the Colts have Andre Johnson, TY Hilton, Donte Moncrief, and Griff Whalen (along with a poo ton of TEs), Vincent Brown might be the odd man out. He's been oft-injured, but, he's played decently when he has had a chance to play. He's also played in San Diego (though, admittedly not while Ron Rivera was there), so he is familiar with a similar system to what Rivera wants to run offensively. On top of that, he's only 26 years old, giving us another option to have a youthful receiver on our team.

Jeff Janis
Current Team: Packers
This is my most hopeful option, honestly. Jeff Janis is in the same situation as Vincent Brown, he's basically the victim of a numbers game. Right now, the Packers have Cobb, Nelson, Adams, Abbrederis, and two rookies they just drafted in Ty Montgomery and Javess Blue. Janis could be a legitimate option in our offense, again, coming from a place that they like to run a fairly vertical/Coryell style system. He's young, and could be a viable option for the foreseeable future.

Santana Moss
Current Team: Free Agent
We all know who Santana Moss is at this point: a poor man's Steve Smith. The two have similar size, similar guts, and early on, had similar career paths. Both have been plagued by horrible QBs, terrible offensive schemes, and injuries. But, Santana Moss is biding his time as an UFA right now, waiting on a team to call. Sure, he's 36 years old, but he could immediately come in and contribute to the team, along with helping the younger receivers (primarily Funchess) develop the right working attitude. Sign him after Week 1 and his contract becomes non-guaranteed.
 

[chknwing]

sometimes the answer is already on the ruffster

[Jackofalltrades]

Realistic is we don't sign anyone and stick with the guys we have already, which is what I fully expect DG to do.

[Ruff]

sometimes the answer is already on the ruffster

heh.

[KillerKat]

DG is gonna stick with what we have for better or worse, he dgaf.

[RealBitsOfPanther]

Prob not going to make any moves. 

[Cammmmm]

Yeah I think the answer is also on the roster.   Funchess needs to be on the field with the Ones.  From what I saw last night Boykin is our best WR.   Cams number one read is always Olsen anyways.

[Jimmy]

Janis won't be an option with Jordy Nelson's ACL tear today.

[Castavar]

Duron Carter is also a possibility from the Colts. Still only 24 years old and remember everyone wanting him in the offseason.

 

[Troys99x3]

Maybe take a chance on Terelle Pryor?? Big target.

[jimfear]

A guy like Brown from a WR heavy team is intriguing, but I fully expect Gettleman to roll with what we have, at least until cuts.

[Ruff]

A guy like Brown from a WR heavy team is intriguing, but I fully expect Gettleman to roll with what we have, at least until cuts.

That's what I meant for this thread to be: names that you could see after the final cuts and up until Week 2 of the regular season.

[jimfear]

That's what I meant for this thread to be: names that you could see after the final cuts and up until Week 2 of the regular season.

Ahh - good to know.  Thanks for pulling together some interesting names.

[Car123]

Another injury and we're truly fuged.