Panthers Take a Look at Intriguing Receiver

Bill VothNews, Week 14 Comments

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After an offseason spent rebuilding their receiving corps, the Panthers are back in the market for wideouts.

They worked out Stephen Hill on Monday, but the former Jets second-round pick left without a contract. That doesn’t mean the Panthers won’t sign him in the near future, but it’s unlikely they’ll add help before the season opener.

“You’ve got to look at guys and see how they fit you and see if there is potential there,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “We have a ready list, guys we want to sign in case we get into an emergency situation.”

Hill, who is two months younger than Panthers first-round pick Kelvin Benjmain, was cut by the Jets on Saturday after two disappointing seasons. But his 45 catches and four touchdowns look relatively decent compared to former Panthers second-round bust Dwayne Jarrett, who wound up with 35 receptions and one score during his three-plus seasons.

Despite their claims all offseason, the Panthers are still thin at receiver. Hill may be worth taking a flier on, something that may happen after this week, when his contract won’t be guaranteed. Or perhaps the Panthers saw enough to just move on.

The team also worked out receiver Kadron Boone on Monday. The undrafted rookie from LSU was released by the Eagles.



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Elder2
Elder2

Well whether the media thinks the Panthers are thin or not, the decision is in the staff and management. Why sign a player who will be no more than practice player if he never cracks the 46 active on game day! No matter what is his speed he can't help until he can get open, catch and hold on to the ball. There are many fast guys who never pan out as WRs in The NFL. Stephen Hill maybe one of those!

WeatherWillett
WeatherWillett

@BlackBlueReview I've always wondered what the actual role of Captain is? You mentioned a "fill in", so it seems more than purely symbolic

aidendrakesdad
aidendrakesdad

@BlackBlueReview they should definitely sign him. Look what Prohel has done with KB. He was raw as hell coming out now he looks polished

Elder2
Elder2

@aidendrakesdad @BlackBlueReview lder2 just now

Well whether the media thinks the Panthers are thin or not, the decision is in the staff and management. Why sign a player who will be no more than practice player if he never cracks the 46 active on game day! No matter what is his speed he can't help until he can get open, catch and hold on to the ball. There are many fast guys who never pan out as WRs in The NFL. Stephen Hill maybe one of those!
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