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Candygirl73 · Quote #31 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

Raiders seem to be doing a great deal of business with the Panthers.....

**the_new_Jerry** · Quote #32 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl34

Yeah Colbert, the guy who started AHEAD of Carter.

I've read up on Carter and have only heard about his stone hands.

I live in NC and am forced to watch the Panthers...

While Keary may be listed as the starter.. I would take Carter over him any day.

They are very similar in production..

both fast (Carter was the fastest guy on the team, Steve Smith even stated that.) and both do not have great hands.

The big plus for Carter is that he is taller by about 2-3 inches... oh... and did I say he was FAST!?!?

**BlackPearl34** · Quote #33 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

Damn, i was hoping he could return kicks but he's never done that or return punts.

People are obsessed with straight line speed. We should just Let JaMarcus Throw it down field on every play and let Carter sprint to get it.

I hope he pans out though.

Mr Ra1der · Quote #34 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AnDroiDRaider64

can someone link me please ?

ProFootballTalk.com - RAIDERS SIGN ANOTHER

**the_new_Jerry** · Quote #35 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Candygirl73

Raiders seem to be doing a great deal of business with the Panthers.....

Yeah.. I got them hooked up with each other..

**YBIC St3v3n** · Quote #36 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:35 AM

We need speed and talent at the WR position. Carter will figure in the rotation.

Locdog · Quote #37 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:36 AM

cool now we have 2 number 3 wides and one #1 wr

Live.B.A.Raida · Quote #38 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:36 AM

Walker, Curry, Carter, draft pick, Higgins.... sounds solid... now wut r we gona do n the draft??????

**Holy Toledo** · Quote #39 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:37 AM

Panthers Carter looks to impress again.

05:19 PM EST on Thursday, November 22, 2007

AP

CHARLOTTE, N.C. --

Drew Carter added to his short highlight reel last Sunday.

He needed to, because time is running out for the often invisible Carolina Panthers receiver.

With his contract to expire at the end of the season, Carter has to do something to give the Panthers a reason to keep the former fifth-round pick, who has speed and size, but few big plays and plenty of dropped passes in the NFL.

Sunday's performance at Green Bay was different: five catches for 132 yards and a touchdown.

"These next six games are going to be big, I guess, from a contract standpoint," Carter said. "But you can't think of it like that. You have to take each game and make plays when your chance is called."

The Panthers had hoped Carter and Keary Colbert, also taken in the 2004 draft, would grow into reliable receivers opposite Steve Smith.

It hasn't worked. Carter spent his rookie season on injured reserve, then caught only 17 balls the next two seasons. Colbert had 43 catches in his first three seasons, and the lack of productivity led Carolina to sign Keyshawn Johnson last season.

After drafting Dwayne Jarrett in the second round this year, the Panthers released Johnson. But Jarrett has struggled to learn the playbook and adjust to the NFL, leaving Carter and Colbert as Carolina's receiving options after Smith.

Colbert won the starting job in the preseason, but has been far from spectacular, with 29 catches for 303 yards and no touchdowns. Carter caught two touchdown passes in Carolina's season-opening win at St. Louis, but had only 15 catches over the next seven games. Both have struggled to take advantage of single coverage while

Smith is double-teamed.

But when Smith was sidelined last Sunday with a shin injury, Carter started -- and shined. The 6-foot-3 deep threat caught a career-long 43-yard pass in the first quarter. He broke that mark in the fourth quarter with a 49-yard catch. He then caught a 5-yard touchdown pass to complete the drive.

For Carter, it was vindication.

"Smitty's by far one of the best receivers in the NFL, but I think sometimes people feel he's a one man show," Carter said. "But there are other receivers, too."

Only Carter hadn't distinguished himself -- until his big day against the Packers.

"Obviously it was a big game. It helps my confidence, but that's something I want to do every week," Carter said. "Sometimes you have to get the opportunities to show what you can do."

Smith, who practiced for a second straight day Thursday, is likely to return Sunday against New Orleans. It's uncertain if Carter will get the start ahead of Colbert, but he'll get chances.

"He obviously had a good performance and that helps in our decision making," coach John Fox said Thursday. "The key to this thing is being consistent."

Lack of consistency has been one of the criticisms of Carter, who may need to have a breakout end of the season to be back next year. With Colbert also set to be a free agent, the Panthers may overhaul their receivers in hopes of finding somebody to take the pressure off Smith.

Carter still thinks he can be that guy.

"There are always going to be doubters, always going to be people that think somebody's better," Carter said. "But you've got to do what you do when you get on the field."

Notes: RB DeShaun Foster (toe) and DT Damione Lewis (shoulder) practiced Thursday after sitting out a day earlier. ... CB Chris Gamble, who has a broken right thumb, missed his second straight practice. Richard Marshall would likely start if Gamble can't play ... The Panthers moved their Thursday afternoon meetings to Friday, so players could be with their families after practice ended early in the afternoon.