Jarrett smartening up

[CanadianCat]

Dwayne Jarrett will arrive in Charlotte a month earlier than required in order to start getting ready for the 2010 season.

The highly disappointing Jarrett sees an opportunity for playing time and also likely wants to make a good first impression on new receivers coach Tyke Tolbert. Still, his play to date inspires no confidence that Jarrett can secure a starting role opposite Steve Smith. The Panthers need to address the wide receiver position in the draft or free agency.

http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/clubhouse_news.aspx?sport=NfL&majteam=CAR

I think one thing that gets over looked is that he is ONLY 23. When I was 23 I needed time to smarten up. Maybe now, cause its now or never

[R0CKnR0LLA]

This would have been nice to see 3 years earlier buy hey I guess it's better late than never.

[scpanther22]

I think a younger WR coach will help.

[SorthNarolina]

This is good news, maybe he's motivated by moore starting, the new coach, or maybe he knows this is his last chance. I really hope he finally can contribute.

[ChucktownK]

I see good things in this kid's future if he keeps on track.

[Fiz]

the offseason doesn't officially start until we get our first "dwayne jarrett ready to make the next step" article

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I think a younger WR coach will help.

I agree.

I know he's been in the league long enough, but I really feel it's unfair to judge our receivers based on last year. Jarrett catches just about everything thrown his way, even though he may not be open enough to warrant throwing to all the time.

I'm not saying he's worthy of a No. 2 spot or anything, but I think he's worth keeping around another year as a good possession receiver.

[cookinwithgas]

this is bull. If you are not completely motivated when given the chance to play in the NFL from day zero then you are not going to "become more motivated". Jarretts been a drag on us, as compared to what we have needed from him, for a long time.

[AceMan]

Hopefully, we don't re-sign Moose so he or any other receiver can get a true chance. Like an above poster said, a few years late, but glad to see he seems serious. Should be a nice combo with an actual QB

[Claws]

the offseason doesn't officially start until we get our first "dwayne jarrett ready to make the next step" article

:smilielol5:

[Snake]

This guy is a bust. He can pratice all he wants but he will still play like Tinker Bell. He has no nasty streak in him and thats what you want from someone his size.

[panthers55]

He is going to give his all. This is his last year on his rookie deal and he knows that if he is a bust this year, he will not get paid. Like most players they usually do something in a contract year. Too bad they have to wait for years to actually get it together. It is a good reason why all contracts should be performance based and one year in duration.

[Jase]

Was probably given an ultimatum to get better and put forth more effort, or else he's gone.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

I think it's possible for someone to change their attitude but I just don't see it with Jarrett. Even in the last game he didn't put full effort into every play.