The Raiders signed former Panthers WR Drew Carter.

The signing of the 6-3, 200-pound Carter comes on the heels of the six-year, $55 million deal Oakland gave Javon Walker on March 6.

The two moves have helped shore up a position that was left thin after Jerry Porter signed with Jacksonville. Prior to signing Walker and Carter, the Raiders had just one receiver - Ronald Curry - under contract with more than six career catches.

With Curry and Walker on the roster I don’t see Carter more than a #3 in Oakland. Maybe carter will put it together in Oakland. He’s always had the size and speed to be productive but has lacked consistency.

This places added emphasis on acquiring another free agent WR, like DJ Hackett, who is paying the Panthers a visit today. Hackett almost becomes a must at this point but I don’t want to encourage that we overpay. I would pretty good if we went into training camp with the following receiver corps: Smith, Moose, Hackett, Jarrett, Robinson and a 3rd or 4th round draft pick.

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The Giants signed former Panthers back-up QB David Carr

"I have a lot of calluses," Carr said. "I'm like an old carpenter I've been through it. If you let that stuff affect you, you're not going to be able to do your job. One of the reasons I'm excited about coming here is they protect the quarterback well and they have playmakers on the outside."

I’m sure Steve Smith enjoyed the last part of that comment. The calluses are probably on his happy feet as he rarely did his o-line any favors by getting rid of the ball quick enough. As I’ve said before David Carr seems like a down-to-earth type of guy who just needs to find a better situation for himself. Good luck to you.

I’m surprised the Panthers haven’t signed a free agent veteran QB. This is no diss on Matt Moore its just that’s the way the Panthers typically operate. They prefer vets over young guys to back up key positions.