The Panthers might have a No. 2 receiver, a complement to Steve Smith, simmering somewhere on the roster, but I haven't see him. Receivers have had moments in camp and in exhibitions, but nobody has jumped up and established that he is a bonifide NFL No. 2.
Seattle's T.J. Houshmandzadeh is.
Seattle apparenly is trying to dump Houshmandzadeh so it can sign San Diego holdout Vincent Jackson. Jackson is better than T.J., but T.J. would greatly enhance Carolina's receiving corp.
Housh is 6-2 and 32 years old, a year older than Steve Smith. Although he's not a sprinter, he is a superior route-runner. He has six straight seasons with at lease 904 yards in receptions. In most of those seasons, he complemented Ochocinco in Cincinnati. Let him line up next to Smith in Charlotte.
Although he will make $7 million this season, the Seahawks will be responsible for almost all of it. He could cost his next employer as little as $850,000, the veteran minimum. He certainly won't cost htem $7 mill.
Why not Carolina?
Act now, and start him in eight days against the New York Giants.
If Seattle can't find a trade partner, it might cut him. So trade, Panthers, trade. Give your fans, and your quarterbacks, something to get excited about. You gambled in the draft, as is your custom. Gamble now, before somebody else jumps on him.
I couldn't agree more!! SIGN T.J. NOW!!!
Posted by: Raptor | September 04, 2010 at 11:25 AM
at lease
Posted by: v | September 04, 2010 at 11:53 AM
If he can convince Hurney and Fox that his attitude will not be a distraction, then by all means grab him. His attitude will probably keep Panthers from popping on him. i.e. "one of the more outspoken players in the NFL and his constant statements about expecting to get more balls thrown his way have struck some people the wrong way. Carroll and Schneider are looking for team-first guys and might not have wanted Houshmandzadeh's approach rubbing off on young receivers".
Posted by: charlesbright | September 04, 2010 at 12:00 PM
I like it!
Posted by: DNYCE | September 04, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Do it. DO IT!
Posted by: Panthernyut | September 04, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I'd buy the jersey! And he'd be great for us. As soon as I saw he was available, I was hopeful. That could be a steal. Praying the FO has some sense...
Posted by: Altheus | September 04, 2010 at 12:22 PM
If the guy has his head on right and can accept he is the number 2 option here I say do it. Instant upgrade and I imagine the Panther faithful would be pretty excited. I know I would be.
Posted by: john | September 04, 2010 at 12:29 PM
as Gomer Pyle would say "SHAZAM". A thought just hit me. Pete Carroll like tall receivers that nobody else cares for. He coached Jarrett at So Cal. Let's trade him Jarrett for T.J. and everyone will be happy. Of course this would have to run through Steve Smith first, but if T.J. behave himself, let's pop on him.
Posted by: charlesbright | September 04, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Get Mr. Who'syourmamma on board! He would be a perfect compliment for Smitty!
Posted by: garronb | September 04, 2010 at 12:40 PM
ABSOLUTELY!
Posted by: Joke | September 04, 2010 at 12:43 PM
this makes too much sense for dumbass Hurney to pull the trigger on! I can't help but get pissed off just thinking about it b/c I know for a fact we won't do this. We're in cheap-ass mode and gearing up for the lockout. As it stands, our offense is in desperate need of a legit #2. I think LaFell is that guy, but he needs time to develop. Hoosh would give him the time to develop and work as a #3. I don't know whey I'm even thinking about it........I hate you Hurney! Go back to sportswriting b/c you suck as a GM!!!
Posted by: stickyd | September 04, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Intriguing possiblity.
Posted by: djfoams | September 04, 2010 at 01:13 PM
I know the front office is trying to appear cheap, to prove a point but if we don't sign a guy like this at such a bargain price -- I don't know what to say!!!
Posted by: Ckad79 | September 04, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Like Tom said "as little as $850,000, the veteran minimum". We pay Jarrett 1 million a year now. Three factors to consider- 1, who else needs a big time receiver and will outbid us- 2, would T.J. accept 850K- 3, would Panthers be convinced that he won't be another Terrell Owens.
Posted by: charlesbright | September 04, 2010 at 01:32 PM
Hey stickyd! What are you credentials for managing an NFL team? If you don't like what I'm doing then you can head to Tampa Bay!
Posted by: Marty Hurney | September 04, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Is whosyourmomma a better player than Meshawn? We cut him because he wasn't a team player. whosyourmomma won't be a fit and besides, even though it might be fairly cheap rent, we'd only be renting him temporarily.
Another loser idea by a loser sportswriter, and I use that term loosely!
Posted by: Panther kid | September 04, 2010 at 01:42 PM
@ stickyd
You sound like a real dumbass. Mr. Richardson is going the cheap route, not Hurney you idiot.
Maybe if Richardson wasn't conservative for spending, they would have resigned Beason, Williams and others players with expiring contracts.
As much this whiny ass fan base complains about overpaying player in FA or resigning their own players. Now they are waiting for players to produce to get new contracts.
TJ is a #3 WR at best.
Posted by: adam carter | September 04, 2010 at 01:46 PM
get him!
Posted by: Panther24 | September 04, 2010 at 01:49 PM
It could be the difference between 4-12 and 10-6.
Jarrett for T.J. Housh, it gives LaFell and Edwards time to develop.
Posted by: Terrance Thomas | September 04, 2010 at 01:52 PM
He just got cut, Get on the phone Panthers!!!!
Posted by: Clay | September 04, 2010 at 02:18 PM
I just really, really wanted to believe/have faith that A. Edwards would be worth next year's 2nd rd. pick, but it simply looks to be Hurney's worst reaches yet...I'm glad that Edwards will diversify his talents and maybe prove to be a pretty good Panther, but worth a 2nd rd. DT/OL next year? No...Hurney can make up with it considerably by having TJ on the team this year and maybe next...BUT, I don't think it will happen because, truthfully, I just don't think Hurney/Fox/ownership think this year is a "go for the Super Bowl" year, I really don't...
Posted by: TL | September 04, 2010 at 02:31 PM
Go get him Jerry and Marty!!! this will pay for itself in ticket sales.
Posted by: john | September 04, 2010 at 02:31 PM
ESPN just reported Houshmandzadeh was cut this afternoon from Seattle. This is in our lap. Sign him!
Posted by: Panther10 | September 04, 2010 at 02:46 PM
@adam carter, you're a fucking idiot! Hoosh is better than a #3. Richardson spent 16 million on Peppers last year. If you don't think Hurney still makes these types of player personnel decision, then your fucking stupid! That's Hurney's job. Do you honestly think Richardson has tells Hurney "Hey don't go out and sign a guy that could help us reach the playoffs b/c we don't want to pay him 3 million a year"? Go back to your hole you fucking troll!
Posted by: stickyd | September 04, 2010 at 03:17 PM
Sign Housh now!! Our other WRs besides Smitty can't catch or are simply not ready like LaFell. STOP BEING CHEAP JERRY AND DO SOMETHING!
Posted by: Daverocks36 | September 04, 2010 at 04:00 PM