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Was four years too long?

blackcatgrowl

By blackcatgrowl,
in Carolina Panthers

Was four years too long?  

69 members have voted

  1. 1. Was four years too long?

    • Yes - The Coaches/FO wasted time on an untalented player
      25
    • Yes - The Coaches/FO didn't develop DJ correctly
      19
    • No - The Coaches/FO did their best to develop him, but his personal issues were the hold up
      8
    • No - DJ just didn't have what it took to be in the NFL on top of his personal problems
      18

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Happy Panther Grand Master

Happy Panther

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Something always told me that he still had the talent and could have been a great receiver. just didn't fit in somehow. I wish i could understand if politics had a hand in all this or not. Randy moss stopped trying in Oakland because he didn't like it.

I hope he somehow gets picked up and salvages a career. I really just feel bad for him at this point.

But yeah we kept him too long

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Davidson Deac II Grand Master

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Lots of people are now assuming he had a drinking problem that affected his play and career.

Well, technically speaking, DWI is definitely a drinking problem, and it definitely affected his career (shortening it by about 12 games :)).

But I get what you are saying. Getting a DWI doesn't necessarily mean he is an alcoholic. It means he showed poor judgement.

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Catdaddy Newbie

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We could have drafted Steve Smith or Steve Breaston in that same draft, both have been great receivers. I think DJ wasn't wired right. Getting one DUI is one thing, but two, when you are in the spotlight like he is, is just stupid. Especially after you got your agent talking about how great you are, trying to pressure your team into trading you to another team. Like Fred G. Sanford always said, "you big dummie"!

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thefuzz Mentor

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There is a little blame to go on with both sides.

We drafted Jarrett expecting him to start at the No. 2 position.

We have a horrible track record of developing WR's.

He has a bad work ethic.

He has some personal demons.

It was messed up to start with, and both sides are to blame.

We cut Key right after he was drafted putting enoumous pressure on Jarrett from both the fan base and the team. He was not able to come in and contribute, so we had to bring back Moose...more pressure.

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rayzor Grand Master

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Fixed :D

There are exceptions, of course, but at least during the Pete Carroll era, USC receivers were often about as successful as Michigan runningbacks and Florida quarterbacks.

i almost wrote that but then i remembered the other steve smith. he's done pretty well for being a USC WR. the exception to the rule that we missed out on.
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malik Newbie

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Well, technically speaking, DWI is definitely a drinking problem, and it definitely affected his career (shortening it by about 12 games :)).

But I get what you are saying. Getting a DWI doesn't necessarily mean he is an alcoholic. It means he showed poor judgement.

he's got 2 dwi's, he shouldnt be alive.

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