Dwayne Jarrett to be cut *rumor*

[brandon_87]

regardless of what they want to do, if they do plan on releasing him im sure they could strike a deal for a 6th or 7th with seattle...

[carpanfan96]

I meant for this year. It means absolutely no sense for them to cut him before training camp because they can afford to wait without any sort of risk.

I think even if Jarrett pans out, LaFell and Edwards can still be useful picks. Smitty isn't getting any younger and Moose... Yeah enough said. Whoever starts at QB would need more quality WR's regardless.

That makes since if they are running a different offense. As it is LaFell and Jarrett play the same position with the Panthers WR Flanker position. At the other spot you have Smith, Moore and Edwards. The wildcard being Gettis who can probably play both because of his size and speed.

So who ever loses out the camp battle between Jarrett and LaFell wouldn't probably make the active roster each game day.

[Big Ed]

I can see it

Fox is fighting for his job this season!

Yes Jarrett is young and has not matured ,but if your butt is on the line do you really have the time to invest ?

I'm thinking Fox has his eye on a vet F / A WR he will bring in to compete for #2 with the draft picks .

Also think Fox & Hurney offered Jarrett to Sea Hawks during draft but got no bites from Caroll

Q B & WR will be positions to watch during camp

[jramsey4]

Why would they cut him in the last year of his cheap as hell deal when his last game was his best? I could see at the end of Camp if Lafell beats him out but that would be stupid considering how long we usually take to develop a guy. Panthers fans I think swear up and down that Jarrett is the only WR that took 2 or 3 years to become productive. It usually is in a receivers 3rd year he turns it on which is usually around when they turn 24 or 25 Jarrett is only 24 and is only 2 months older then Lafell (yes I know that it is Jarretts 4th season).

This move at this time would be monumentally stupid considering our immense struggles to find a WR in the draft. I still think Jarrett will be the #2 this year with Lafell warming the bench for a year or two. But considering how little this FO makes sense in all areas in the off-season I won't guarantee that.

[Woodcookedbbq]

I really don't think he's had a chance to prove himself with a horrible QB that's been throwing to him throughout his tenure here.

[panthers55]

There is absolutely no reason to get rid of him before final cuts are due at the end of preseason. He is only taking up a roster spot at this point. With no salary cap in place the financials issues are non existent. He is surely worth one of the 80 spots we will have at this point. All of this conversation is better reserved until we start playing preseason games. Nothing will happen until then unless someone gives us great value in the draft like getting back our second rounder. I doubt that will happen.

[JungleCat]

I wouldn't be surprised if he did get cut.

[bleys]

the dude never gave a time frame.. why are y'all acting like he's getting cut tomorrow? lol

[Kingpatecu]

I hope they keep him at least through training camp. Let him compete with the new guys for a spot.

[mmmbeans]

It's not his contract so much as it's three drafted receivers that will all get spots, and we've gotta cut someone.

not right now we don't. it would be stupid move simply from an injury depth perspective.

[eViL jEsTeR]

i don't mind it. i think both edwards and lafell will be instantly more usefull.

[N1kkadeemuz]

HAHA he just got Keyshawn Johnsoned!!

[tondi]

I agree that it would make no sense to cut him now. His pay isn't an issue and what happens if one or more of the new guys gets injured in camp? I can definitely see him not making it to the first regular season game but cutting him now seems like a bad idea.

[Seamonk]

Doubt it, he's made some pretty clutch 3rd/4th down catches. He's seen the field a lot less than Keary Colbert and made the most of it(people forget about blocking...). With Lafell already having small questionable hands, Armanti Edwards new to the position with unknown hands, it's pretty dumb to say that he's getting cut. Even if your "source" is reliable, you are not. You could have mistaken his opinion/prediction as fact.

I'm in favor of keeping him now(considering Edwards have never played a down at WR and will take a year or two to develop) Gettis has special teams value. and LaFell will most likely be the #3 or possibly split time with Jarrett like Carter and Colbert used to do.