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DE Charles Johnson: Conversation With Jerry Reese Led Me To Re-Sign With Panthers

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)Jerry Reese‘s recruiting methods sound like they could use some work.

The Giants general manager offered free agent defensive end Charles Johnson a contract — reportedly for one year, $6 million — but after having a conversation with Reese, Johnson opted to accept half that money to return to Carolina.

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Johnson told Panthers.com he asked Reese if he would ever leave the Giants to accept a job with another team for more money.

Reese gave an honest answer — perhaps too honest.