The elephant in the room. Why is Torrey Smith still starting?

[Wolfcop]

13 minutes ago, Byrdman4real said:

I seen Moore, Samuel and Byrd on the field during the last two drives 

That's only because Smith got banged up.

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, ncfan said:

Everyone got caught up in him just simply because his name and saw him make 1 big play last year.  The guy was essentially their #4 guy last year they brought in and he ran a simple deep post.

There has been some people trying to defend and come up with excuses around.  Such as Moore isnt good vs press yet.  Well these people blatantly ignore that Smith's Big major weakness his whole entire career even coming into here has been his play vs press coverage.  He has struggled to get open and then when/if he does has really struggled to hold onto the ball.  He has shown Nothing more here than Russell Sheperd did last year, while we have 2 talented young guys who make plays when their nane is called, sitting on the bench

I'm okay with fans overrating a guy based on how good he used to be.

When coaches do it, it's an issue.

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

This wasn’t that difficult to extrapolate when they traded for him.

Yeah, it's pretty clear the hysteria when that happened was unwarranted.

People thought we were overreacting to his lack of production in the preseason.  Apparently not.

[MHS831]

He makes over $325K per game.  What are we getting for that $$?

[Trill OG]

I see this offense breaking out if Moore and Samuel get consistent playing time. It's clear they are our 2 best and most explosive WR's.

How can 2 guys under 6ft 200 pounds break more tackles and be more physical than our 2 biggest WR's on the roster in Funchess and Smith?

They have that desire, they are hungry. Ron needs to wake up and realize he is holding this offense back!

[mc52beast]

Maybe with Byrd and Samuel out Ron felt like Smith was our only “deep threat”. 

If Ron looks at the tape and still thinks Smith should be starting over the young guns then you gotta question his football IQ

[Zaximus]

Because it's Ron.

Torrey Smith is a one-trick pony, which would be FINE, but that one-trick isn't working.    He's not getting open down field at all.    

[ChibCU]

I remember all of the hoopla on here about how it was such a bargain signing of a WR that would contribute.

 

HA

[GoobyPls]

48 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

Same reason why Stewart overstayed his welcome last year and why it took injuries to get Matt Kalil off the field.

because of Ron fuging Rivera

Don’t forget Tolbert, who was literally a waste of down

[Hoenheim]

We should be starting Samuel and Moore with Funchess coming off the bench and J.Wright in the slot. 

 

[Immortal]

Byrd is better in that role than T Smith, Curtis and DJ.

More youngness 

[JARROD]

Shoot the elephant,...

im no longer on the Torrey defense,.. I said reserved judgment,.. well judgement has been rendered,...

shoot the elephant.

[Chaos]

1 hour ago, Hoenheim said:

Same reason why Stewart overstayed his welcome last year and why it took injuries to get Matt Kalil off the field.

because of Ron fuging Rivera

Yep but go mention how he’s a bad HC despite our record, or that his clock management, player evaluation, and veteran bias is a serious detriment to the team and the shitstorm will rain down upon you.

The sheer talent on the Panthers has earned them their accomplishments and accolades.   Imagine adding a competent coaching staff to what we’ve had since 2012.

[Mr. Scot]

41 minutes ago, NorvGeniusTurner said:

Yeap he's the coach that’s 3-1.  Been to the playoffs 4 of the last 5 years.  First coach to win back to back division titles in the NFC south.  I could keep going but why should I.  And would be unemployed for about 5 secs

Andy Reid has one of the better coaching records (and reputations) in the NFL.

The Eagles still didn't win a Super Bowl until they moved on from him.