Smitty to Chargers rumors heating up

[Zaximus]

I don't think Floyd is under contract yet in SD and he's 29, so he's only a few years younger than Smith.

Now, VJ, I could do that, and don't be surprised if it happens. Like someone said about Marshall being traded for hardly anything, it can happen. VJ already proved to SD that he'll sit. We just happen to have some cash to sign a guy like VJ long term also.

So, I'd be cool with trading Smith and a 2nd for VJ. I'd like to keep the 1st obviously.

It would be nice to have our new QB throwing to someone like VJ while Gettis/LeFell get more experience.

[Kevin Greene]

Hopefully Vincent Jackson

We really aren't back with the Vincent Jackson pipe dream again are we?

Dude is 1 positive test away from a 1 year suspension. No one in their right mind gives this guy more than league minimum.

He wants top 10 money. No thanks.

[Car123]

if they are wise they ask for Malcolm Floyd or Vincent Jackson in a sign and trade type of deal

Screw Malcolm Floyd. Vincent Jackson or bust

[CarolinaVeins]

Quinton Jammer anyone?

[The_Cannon]

The Panthers FO did themselves a favor by giving Smith a chance. He isn't my favorite player for no reason. He has been an absolute monster for us. And I can't believe people are still ok with him leaving if it wasn't for Smith we would have had a lot more seasons like we had last season. He has carried us season after season and now he is getting old just like every player and we still have not been able to put a suitable supporting cast around him. I'd be pretty pissed off if I was Steve Smith too.

I would be ok with him going to the Chargers because that is what he deserves he deserves to have a franchise qb throw him the ball. If he would have played with a top 10 qb his entire career he would easily be in the HOF.

I don't want Smitty to leave, I dread it. But if he does leave I don't want him to win a Super Bowl. Any year he wins a Super Bowl after he leaves, is a year we DIDN'T win the Super Bowl.

[Verge]

We should trade him straight up for Ladanian Tomlinson.

[The_Cannon]

We should trade him straight up for Ladanian Tomlinson.

Thats Sarcasm right....

[Verge]

Thats Sarcasm right....

Dude broke the rushing td record....you're right, we should prob throw in our second.

[The_Cannon]

Dude broke the rushing td record....you're right, we should prob throw in our second.

OK now I KNOW it's sarcasm

[rodeo]

Sounds like he just wants to go to his home town.

I say tough luck until the Panthers find someone to replace him. He shouldn't have re-signed to a contract extension if he didn't want to play it out.

[Verge]

OK now I KNOW it's sarcasm

Or maybe we can give them Smith, our first, and second for Shawne merriman, Antonio Cromartie, AND LT. Can you say superb owl?

[unicar15]

Id want Jackson WITH a long term deal in place. Both WRs want out so neither team has much leverage. They might want a little more along with Smitty bc of his age but I think a deal is definitely doable.

[YourManInAmsterdam]

Can we ever get f*cking players to retire here? Jeez this is pure bullsh*t

Man, I'm not trying to be insulting, but this is 2011. It's a business and players move on for a variety of reasons.

The modern NFL doesn't foster an environment where players, unless they are both superb on and off the field, are likely stay with one team throughout a longer than average career. This is, in my view, especially the case when it comes to skill positions.

For the record, Muhsin Muhammad is still our all time leading WR in total yards, and he came back to retire here.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Did everyone forget JACKSON wants out of SD? I don't care if the guy is in his prime. He isn't happy there.

Other than rumor as Smitty publically say he wanted out, that he didn't want to be around Cam? or Clausen? Too many well, someone said, his wife's sisters husband said Smitty wanted out, his home on the market...blah blah blah.

Personally I hope he stays. He is no closer to the Super Bowl with the SD Chokers than he is with the Panthers.

All this said.... IF we were to trade him to SD for VJ... I would say straight up. I definitely don't think we should give him away. If we don't get a good offer than I have no doubt he will suit up and play with JC or Newton.