Astrobot Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I'd have thought the Skins would keep Gardner. That'd be some receiving corps. But I guess the $2M cap hit is a concern in Washington (Imagine--money being a concern in Washington....)
Kelly the Dog Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 It's for a 6th rounder. Apparently, draft choices are very good indication of a player's talent and worth. Panthers | Gardner Will Cost Sixth-round Draft ChoiceWed, 27 Jul 2005 16:42:19 -0700 Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers will give up a sixth-round draft choice in 2006 to the Washington Redskins for WR Rod Gardner if Gardner passes a physical with the team Thursday, July 28. Sources also noted the compensation is also conditional on Gardner making the team's roster. The Panthers will be responsible for $2 million base salary for Gardner, who is in the final year of his initial contract.
Dr. Fong Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 It's for a 6th rounder. Apparently, draft choices are very good indication of a player's talent and worth. 391818[/snapback] I'd say his talent was worthy of more than a 6th rounder. However, his salary wasn't exactly cap friendly.
Lori Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I've been waiting for the Deadskins to cut Gardner outright. Getting a 6th-rounder was a bonus for them.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I've been waiting for the Deadskins to cut Gardner outright. Getting a 6th-rounder was a bonus for them. The Bills should have traded Travis for him.
Buftex Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Rod Gardner is one of the more enigmatic players in the leauge. He can look like an elite receiver every now and then, and then like dog crap other times. I suspect he will do pretty well in Carolina. He and Steve Smith will make a good tandem for Delhomme. Fantasy football sleeper maybe?
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Rod Gardner is one of the more enigmatic players in the leauge. He can look like an elite receiver every now and then, and then like dog crap other times. I suspect he will do pretty well in Carolina. He and Steve Smith will make a good tandem for Delhomme. Fantasy football sleeper maybe? 392034[/snapback] I don't see Gardner getting much playing time sitting behind Keary Colbert. I think he'll be the #3 wr. He adds good depth to a team who's #3 wr is 135 year old Ricky Proehl
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 also this little tidbit ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Carolina Panthers were apparently not going to offer a draft pick to the Washington Redskins for WR Rod Gardner. Only after the New Orleans Saints joined the fray, did the Panthers step up and offer a pick for Gardner. Also, the pick the Panthers gave up for Gardner was a conditional sixth-round pick in 2006. If for some reason Gardner does not make the final roster, the Panthers would not owe the Redskins the pick.
MrLocke Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Gardner should solidify the Panthers at WR, as they already have Steve Smith and Keary Colbert was solid as a rookie.
Buffan00 Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Gardner should solidify the Panthers at WR, as they already have Steve Smith and Keary Colbert was solid as a rookie. 392037[/snapback] What a shame, this guy was supposed to be good/great. What happens to these people??
VABills Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Ummm.. His nickname on the Redskins was "Brick". As in hands of. They guy should play for Seattle with his penchant for dropping balls.
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