Panthers Wide Receiver Depth Chart Not Written in Stone

An interesting article is up on the Gaston Gazette’s website right now, discussing the idea that fourth-year wide receiver Drew Carter could become the number two receiver lining up opposite Steve Smith.  Common theory has held that Dwayne Jarrett, the big receiver out of USC, would be the second option in the Carolina offense, as he was in teh same mold as fellow Trojan Keyshawn Johnson, the player the Panthers let go after drafting Jarrett.  Logic would say that they drafted Jarrett to replace Johnson, but the Gazette raises some interesting points.

First of all, Carter has more experience than Jarrett in the NFL.  If you don’t think that counts for something, then you haven’t been paying attention.  Secondly, he’s 6′3″ and extremely fast.  Carter is also in a contract year, which means that if he does take advantage of the time he could get on the field, his performance could lead to a big payday next season.  Carter is flying a bit under the radar right now, but Panthers fans should keep an eye on him, an fantasy football fans might want to keep an eye out for him on their waiver wire.  He could be a steal in 2007.

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