Can DJ’s Knee Really Hackett?

I’m not worried about it. When we signed him, I was excited, but I never expected 16 games out of this guy. Not only that, but he’s not in the same league as Moose. Remember that Moose was drafted the same year as T.O. Here is the list of solid receivers from the 1996 draft: Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Eddie Kennison, Marvin Harrison, Eric Moulds, Bobby Engram, Terrell Owens, Muhsin Muhammad, Amani Toomer, and Joe Horn. Keyshawn retired, but Gleen will be back this year, Kennison keeps on going, Toomer actually seemed younger last year, T.O. got a new contract and Engram is a starter in Seattle. In other words, this group is older, but not done. Moose will have his best season since his 1400 yard, 16 TD last season in Carolina. Hackett never had a chance to beat out Moose for the #2 spot, and if Hackett can’t go some games, then we’ll see if Jarrett was really worth it, or failing to match the hype like other USC players (see Leinart, Bush, L. White, Mike Williams, W. Justice – gave up 6 sacks to Osi all over McNabb, Keary Colbert, Rodney Peete, etc.) Moose has been to two Pro Bowls, and none of them include the season he caught 102 passes. It’s going to be on. Moose is just as good as when he left us, and we truly have two #1s.

I think Hackett plays 10-12 games, and Jarrett proves he’s not much better than Keary Colbert was. Next year, we’ll draft another receiver. No big deal. We’ve got Smith, Moose, Barnidge, King, Williams, Stewart, and a helluva loyal fanbase.

I agree w/ usana_gaines .. If Hackett can start even half the games this season, it will be a miracle and a big big cushion for our WR corps .. Hopefully he’ll be there when we need him most, as in a late season push for the playoffs .. I think if Hackett can’t stay healthy, Jason Carter could be activated from the practice squad (dude has been wowing Moose and Moose isn’t easily impressed) , and we still have Ryne Robinson, the Travis Taylor enigma and the TE/FB Rosario (both showed flashes at the end of the year) .. I think Jarrett will smarten up with a little guidance from Moose, much the same way Moose smartened up Smith after the Anthony Bright scuffle early in Smith’s career… Time will tell whether Jarrett falls into the same USC black hole of overrated players , although I stay cautiously optimistic about him… Jarrett knows how to come down with the ball, I know this, he just needs to learn his effing routes already… Hopefully Moose can talk some sense into him.. Superbowl or bust for Panthers 2008 ..