Brandon Marshall could bump Smith out of Baltimore

[mbarbour21]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470287/article/cap-cuts-could-infuse-receiver-market-with-star-power

"3. Brandon Marshall, Bears: Marshall's $7.5 million salary becomes fully guaranteed if he's on the roster by the third day of the league year -- March 12. He received no assurances about his future after meeting with the new regime. Marshall turns 31 next month and is coming off a disappointing season. Perhaps more importantly, the recent scuttlebutt out of Chicago is that his behavior rankled teammates and coaches last year. The rumor mill has connected the veteran receiver to former coordinator Marc Trestman, who landed in Baltimore."

I didn't say which Smith for a reason, because I'm not sure which will get the boot. (if either) I would imagine a Marshall/T. Smith combo would be quite effective. However, it depends on how highly Torrey thinks of Torrey. Just a little heads up for those lobbying for him to come to Carolina.

Also, this could be why they are pushing Smitty to reconsider playing again. It just looks like one may not be back. Something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

I don't see why they couldn't just move smitty to the slot no sense in forcing him to retire. Marshall/T. Smith on outside with smitty in the slot is about as good as you can ask for

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Torrey Smith is the one that's a free agent, so it'd make sense that he'd be the one being replaced.

[mbarbour21]

I don't see why they couldn't just move smitty to the slot no sense in forcing him to retire. Marshall/T. Smith on outside with smitty in the slot is about as good as you can ask for

Depends on the contracts of Marshall and Torrey. I'm not saying they would for sure let either go. I'm just saying it is a possibility if they can't come to terms. If they really wanted Marshall, and Torrey was asking for too much, he could be let go. And yes, the WR set would be great. Not saying anyone WILL get the boot, just that Marshall being in the mix could change the leverage. IMO. Just something to keep an eye out for.

[imminent rogaine]

Can he force out Cotchery instead?

[Daeavorn]

He's probably still asking for 7 or 8 mill, you think he's worth that?

[tiger7_88]

I don't see why they couldn't just move smitty to the slot no sense in forcing him to retire. Marshall/T. Smith on outside with smitty in the slot is about as good as you can ask for

 

Yeah, #89 has always been happy to take on a non-glamour role in any offense he participated in.

[jumpman910]

I don't see why they couldn't just move smitty to the slot no sense in forcing him to retire. Marshall/T. Smith on outside with smitty in the slot is about as good as you can ask for

Man reason is because they know that they have to get younger and Steve doesn't allow them to do that.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Man reason is because they know that they have to get younger and Steve doesn't allow them to do that.

Smitty to the Pats. Ring = Canton in the bag me thinks.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Yeah, #89 has always been happy to take on a non-glamour role in any offense he participated in.

He has said many times he'd love to just play in the slot but every season it seems he out plays that role and is forced to go back outside. I think he'd be ok with it especially if it meant prolonging his career just a little bit

[mbarbour21]

Can he force out Cotchery instead?

Haha! I'd be fine with Jerrel Jernigan forcing Cotch out.

[The Huddler]

sorry smitty..

 

if you're this age and your literally just trying to pad your stats just to have a chance to get in..

 

..maybe you don't deserve to to get in

[Mr Mojo Risin]

sorry smitty..

if you're this age and your literally just trying to pad your stats just to have a chance to get in..

..maybe you don't deserve to to get in

I'm sure winning a super bowl is higher on his list.

And btw with all the sh*t he's had to deal with while playing here and he still has the numbers he does he most definitely deserves to get in

[SIGCHI222]

He ain't getting in without 2 more 1K seasons and a ring.  Not happening.