Just three days after selecting USC wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers released 12-year vet Keyshawn Johnson. Citing the need to get younger, the Panthers decided to part with Johnson after just one year of service. Jarrett will now get the opportunity to start opposite Steve Smith.
Wow, all I can think of is Johnson sitting at the podium with the ESPN draft crew on Saturday, commenting on how he was going to tutor Jarrett next season. Guess not Key. The move makes sense considering Johnson and Jarrett are arguably the same slow, but sure-handed possession receiver with outstanding leaping ability. Not too mention Jarrett is younger and cheaper. Maybe Johnson will catch on in Atlanta with Joe Horn and the Falcons can host the “All NFC South Revenge Team”.
