Is it time to break up Panthers, trade Smith?

[Cat'sGrowl]

Smith isn't nearly what he was a couple of years ago.

I hope your kidding.

[Cat'sGrowl]

[Lakelover]

I'm not. We're blaming quarterbacks but I think another part of the problem is he isn't getting open.

[OneBadassCat]

You can't expect every WR to beat double coverage every time. Not even the elite's. Smith had decent games in weeks 1 and 2.

[Cat'sGrowl]

I'm not. We're blaming quarterbacks but I think another part of the problem is he isn't getting open.

Then I'd say there's only two possible explanations for your saying that:

A.) Your trollin'

B.) Your just looking for something profound to say in spite of the fact that you don't have any evidence to back-up your claim.

So, which is it?

[Lakelover]

I just think that with the receivers that the Panthers have now even Peyton Manning would be just a mediocre quarterback. I'm not trolling. Heck I've had PSL's since year one and love the Panthers . I just don't hero worship these guys like some here do. If you tell me that Smith is still the same player he was when he was returning punts for TD's .....catching everything thrown his way..... then we just have a difference of opinion. I'd put him currently in about the 12-15 range in terms of best wide receivers in the game.

[panthers55]

Nope I said first round picks. If there is a team out there that is jsut a wide receiver away from contending I think they would give us first round picks.

We wouldn't even get one first rounder for him. He is like Brandon Marshall to most of the league, a problem guy with anger issues. What did Miami give for Marshall who was younger? Yeak a 2nd rounder. That would make Smitty worth a second rounder next year at best. Not even close to what he is worth to us. That equates him to Armani Edwards who cost us a second rounder next year.

[GreekPanther]

We wouldn't even get one first rounder for him. He is like Brandon Marshall to most of the league, a problem guy with anger issues. What did Miami give for Marshall who was younger? Yeak a 2nd rounder. That would make Smitty worth a second rounder next year at best. Not even close to what he is worth to us. That equates him to Armani Edwards who cost us a second rounder next year.

I just shed a tear. Stop reminding me that AE cost us a 2nd rounder...and it makes me want to cry even more when I hear ignorant fans say they would trade 89 knowing that we probably would be lucky to get a 2nd in return.

[scpanther22]

We wouldn't even get one first rounder for him. He is like Brandon Marshall to most of the league, a problem guy with anger issues. What did Miami give for Marshall who was younger? Yeak a 2nd rounder. That would make Smitty worth a second rounder next year at best. Not even close to what he is worth to us. That equates him to Armani Edwards who cost us a second rounder next year.

Steve Smith is not like Brandon Marshall..

Yeah Steve is high maintenance and plays with anger but thats what makes him great.

Marshall was a problem on and off the field way bigger head case than smith..IMO

[panthers55]

Steve Smith is not like Brandon Marshall..

Yeah Steve is high maintenance and plays with anger but thats what makes him great.

Marshall was a problem on and off the field way bigger head case than smith..IMO

That is how you see it. But others think he is a big problem and that hitting on Lucas should have gotten him kicked off the team. Now he blows up on TV to the QB making him a poor teammate. Much like TO did in Dallas.

Yeah most folks outside of Carolina don't like him at all and think he is a punk.

[Boomer]

Anyone catch the winers line today on the pack man show? Guy went off on Steve Smith for getting upset during sunday's game. It was funny. He wanted Smitty gone. Guy was obvisouly a moron. Smith has every right to get fustrated. I believe he has deserved that position. And Jimmy needs to get an ear full from smith. It will only make him better.

[scpanther22]

That is how you see it. But others think he is a big problem and that hitting on Lucas should have gotten him kicked off the team. Now he blows up on TV to the QB making him a poor teammate. Much like TO did in Dallas.

Yeah most folks outside of Carolina don't like him at all and think he is a punk.

Kicked off the team?? this is not high school football. yeah it was wrong but we all know as long as you can play at a high level most teams are willing to put up with a diva.

The guys in the FO dont care if he is a punk or not.The question is can he play and help me win? and that would be a yes

[nfcchamp2004]

As much as I hate to say it, smitty deserves better than this team. Send him anywhere but the Cowgirls, Saints, Bucs, and Falcons and I wouldnt mind that much. I hope if he does get dealt he does a statue of himself (td celebration from rams playoff game) in front of BOA.

[gmonet]

omg. we went through this all of last week! why damnit why? :banghead:

It seems impossible for some people to see a guy, like Smith, as anything but self centered, pensive and spoiled would be too much to ask Dpantherman. The kind of guy who would break his body, give 110% and only want to be in every play...how crass!

I'll take $1.00 for everytime SS has sat stern and pensive on the sidelines alone, and live quite comfortable.