"To show you jackasses at 37 I can still play"

[nctarheel0619]

19 minutes ago, csx said:

Smith isn't the best WR of his time much less all time. Let's be realistic. He has some serious competition in his own time frame to bear our in order to make the HOF. Is it possible, yes.......but not exactly likely.

For once we agree.  

[ThPantherFan]

Love Steve Smith, SR.  Hate to say it but it was time to go.  Not because he couldn't play but because he felt he was above everyone else in the locker room.  Locker room leadership is very important.  Steve had an attitude that wasn't commensurate to the clubs direction.  At least that is the way I took it why Gman let him go.  I wish it could have been different.

[ThPantherFan]

On 8/19/2016 at 8:16 AM, Dunn said:

Dare to get a friendly 'ban' bet for a month in regards to his yardage?  I bet he'll have over 500 before game 8.  On the other hand, I do believe he'll retire a Raven now.  

I do believe he will retire a Raven.  Just to thumb his nose at Gettleman, if nothing else.

[ThPantherFan]

On 8/19/2016 at 8:26 AM, OneBadCat said:

I thought players can't choose who they retire with? Wouldn't he just automatically retire a Panther and Raven?

Either way we got his best years. When he wore black and blue he was one of the best ever. 

Sucks because he should be on this squad right now. 

They can retire with any team they've played on.

[ThPantherFan]

22 hours ago, thebigcat said:

I love Steve Smith, he played with heart. He'd still be a Panther but he wasn't ready to play the role of #2/#3 WR nor was he ready to turn the keys over to Cam as 'his' team. Had Steve been receptive of a contract and role similar of being a #2 WR then I think he would still be here. Given that, I'm happy that it's Cam's team and Benji/Funchess along with Cam will be together for the foreseeable future

I agree.

[csx]

15 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

For once we agree.  

Eh......I don't even have opinions for most things you discuss :)

[nctarheel0619]

4 minutes ago, csx said:

Eh......I don't even have opinions for most things you discuss :)

Fair enough.  

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

if he stays healthy and puts together a good year i bet we'll see him hemming and hawing about coming back next year too

 

[goodoleboy]

3 hours ago, The NFL Shield At Midfield said:

if he stays healthy and puts together a good year i bet we'll see him hemming and hawing about coming back next year too

 

I doubt it.

Heard a sound bite on Sirius last week where he basically said he was tired of having the constant pressure to perform. Honestly it sounded like he is ready now to call it a career. I believe much of his motivation these days is to put up some more numbers for hall of fame consideration. Moving forward into a post football broadcasting career that could be huge.

[OneBadCat]

5 hours ago, nctarheel0619 said:

No, no its not.  Not valid at all.  

More dangerous?  LOL, what?  Like seriously, Jerry Rice is the GOAT for a reason.  Hell, I would take Randy Moss over Smitty too.  

Greatness is determined by a lot of things. The team you played on, the health of your career etc. Smitty is never going to match Rices numbers. But between the 20's Smith at his absolute peak is just as good those guys. Playing with Joe Montana and Tom Brady makes a difference. You wouldn't say Wes Welker was better than Smitty but his numbers with Brady said he was just as good. Yet we know he's not.

He didnt have the height to be a redone force, but he had his fair share fade catches. Smith is a completely different WR than them. But if he played with Manning or Brady for 2-3 years he sure as hell would have even more respect than he does now.

I wouldn't say he's the greatest all time. Pound for pound I might say he's the best. But still that's 185 pounds. That said I think he is most definitely a top 10 WR all time. 

 

[Razeyfingers]

Smitty was always the greatest when the going got tough.

 

Moss was a bitch when the going got tough.

 

Jerry did his thing but dont forget the numerous times Montana has been heard talking about how they cheated just like the Pats.

 

Of the 3, I would take triple crown Smitty. If it's a close game, Smitty is the guy that gets better and better as the game goes on.

[CPantherKing]

On 8/19/2016 at 8:26 AM, OneBadCat said:

I thought players can't choose who they retire with? Wouldn't he just automatically retire a Panther and Raven?

Either way we got his best years. When he wore black and blue he was one of the best ever. 

Sucks because he should be on this squad right now. 

A receiver like Smitty is all the Panthers needed in the SB to loosen up that defense and give Cam a quick outlet that always fought to get open for his QB. The KB and Smitty combo would have been devastating for opposing defenses.

[uncfan888]

2 hours ago, CPantherKing said:

A receiver like Smitty is all the Panthers needed in the SB to loosen up that defense and give Cam a quick outlet that always fought to get open for his QB. The KB and Smitty combo would have been devastating for opposing defenses.

You can't really say that because you have no idea if he would have stayed healthy all the way to the Super Bowl.  

[B.BERSIN]

He's gonna be in the HOF!