Panthers’ Mini-Camp

The Carolina Panthers’ mini-camp starts today; a requirement of all new drafted player. The three day camp might be able to answer a few questions. One particular arising in the absence of starting line receiver Keyshawn Johnson: who will take his place?

Drew Carter is about to begin his fourth year as a Panthers wide receiver alongside four year wide receiver Keary Colbert, but both will be contending new talent Dwayne Jarrett when it comes to the starting lineup. Carter and Colbert will be receiving the most snaps from quarterback Jake Delhomme over the next three days, but many seem to think there is a big possibility quarterback David Carr might be a starter sooner than he thinks.

Mike Minter along with Deke Cooper and Nate Salley will be running safety for the next three days while the Panthers scout starters. Minter restructured his salary to afford a few new safeties, but known have been signed. Stay tuned for all the latest Panther news and get your tickets at StubHub.com.

16 Free Agents Signed

Carolina Panthers signed 16 undrafted rookies as free agents this week.  The team did not pick up any safeties during draft.  In turn they picked up LSU’s Jessie Daniels and Coastal Carolina’s Quinton Teal.  North Carolina Central’s receiver Julius McClellan, and East Carolina’s tackle Eric Graham joined the team as well.  All new draftees will be put through a grueling mini-camp this weekend.

Added to the list is Clemson guard Nathan Bennett, A&M’s quarterback Dalton Bell and defensive tackle Marques Thornton, Eastern Michigan kicker Andrew Wellock, Michigan defensive end Rondell Biggs and guard Rueben Riley, Iowa State defensive tackle Brent Curvey, Buffalo tight end Chad Upshaw, Indiana receiver Jahkeen Gilmore, Florida fullback Billy Latsko, South Florida tackle Theodric Watson, and California linebacker Mickey Pimental.

Tomorrow marks the mini-camp for most NFL teams including the Panthers.  The next three days is just a taste of this next year’s work load for these rookies gone pro.  Check them all out this coming season by getting game day tickets through StubHub.com.

Caught in the Draft

Carolina Panthers let receiver Keyshawn Johnson go not 48 hours after the draft and their selection of new wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett.  How ironic that Johnson would be analyzing the draft over the weekend for ESPN and compared Jarrett, who was number 45 overall, to a younger version of himself. The Panthers also chose Miami, OH receiver Ryne Robinson who may be used as a punt returner in round four.

Panthers’ coach John Fox was quoted, “We appreciated the contribution of Keyshawn in his season with the Panthers.  He brought us high production, but at this time, we are in a situation in which we have a number of young receivers and thought this was the right time to make the decision.”  Johnson should not have a problem getting picked up by a team with his record.  Watch for him this coming season by getting your game day tickets on StubHub.com.

Draft Results

The Carolina Panthers were one of 32 NFL franchises that participated in the 2007 Annual Player Selection Meeting, most popularly known as the draft.  Let’s take a look at what the Panthers took home from the two day event where 255 selections were made.  The Panthers had seven picks over the seven rounds and no compensatory selections.

In the first and second round the Panthers had acquired the 25th and 59th over all picks from the New York Jets.  With these spots they chose linebacker Jon Beason from Miami, and center Ryan Kalil from USC.  The 45th pick overall gave them wide receiver Dwayne Jarett from USC, and their 83rd pick overall got them defensive end Charles Johnson from Georgia.

Wide receiver Ryne Robinson from Miami, OH, came in at 118th, and 155th was tight end Dante Rosario from Oregon.  The Panthers’ last pick in round seven came at number 226 overall and they chose cornerback CJ Wilson from Baylor.  See the Panthers this NFL season and get your home game tickets from StubHub.com.

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