"This is a great pick. We need another wide receiver," Johnson gushed while working as a draft analyst for ESPN. "This guy is much like me. I'm going to teach him how to play from the point of attack."
He won't get the chance.
The Panthers deemed their older former USC receiver was expendable Tuesday. Johnson, the 6-foot-4 possession receiver and 1996 No. 1 overall pick, was released to make way for a younger 6-foot-4 possession receiver taken with the 45th pick.
"We appreciated the contribution of Keyshawn in his season with the Panthers," coach John Fox said. "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."
I am little late with this story but it needs to be posted nonetheless. I am surprised with the decision the Panthers made. Keyshawn has a couple of good years left and the team is not that bad. They can compete, but it appears they are going towards rebuilding with some of the young receivers they have.
Johnson stated he wants to play two more years. Patriots recently aquired Randy Moss. It will be interesting to see which contender picks him up.
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