D.J. Hackett signs w/PANTHERS

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Panthers agreed to terms with WR D.J. Hackett on a two-year, $3.5 million contract, according to Scout.com's Adam Caplan.

While Hackett has dealt with injuries, he's been highly productive when healthy and is only 26. In Carolina, he becomes the top candidate to start opposite Steve Smith with Muhsin Muhammad likely working from the slot. Dwayne Jarrett will compete with Ryne Robinson to be the fourth receiver. Hackett has vertical and red-zone ability and should draw some attention away from Smith. His addition is good news for all Panthers skill players besides Jarrett. Expect solid WR3/4 numbers if Hackett starts.

 

[Smoke]

Good signing by the Panthers. This speaks volumes for how they feel about Jarrett. Too bad though, I thought he would make an instant impact. He's one of those boom or bust guys. Reminds me a lot of Mike Williams.

 

[The Aqua Crush]

I would have really liked Hackett for that price. Good signing for the panthers.

 

[alen1]

The Panthers could be a good team this year. They finally have a number two receiver and a slot guy. Moose is old but can still be productive imo and Hackett is a good player when healthy. I think they could go 11-5 this year.

 

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The Panthers assured D.J. Hackett that he will be their starter opposite Steve Smith in 2008, according to Hackett's agent.

Some are calling Hackett a "slot receiver," but he's always played his best outside, where he is an excellent downfield route runner and adept at finding soft spots in a zone. He has dropped only one pass in the last two years.
Source: Gaston Gazette