Smitty not going anywhere *Confirmed*

[Jase]

@carolinagrow Make no doubt it, the Panthers did try to shop Steve Smith, but weren't satisfied with the compensation. So it looks like No. 89 is staying.

Likely bet that nobody offered anything but a 4th for him.

[Kevin Greene]

Smitty staying is great frigging news.

[jim stone]

We just hope the old man has a couple good seasons left.

[Jase]

I wouldn't rule out a trade later if a contender loses a receiver to injury.

[theyhateme45]

I'm happy with gettis lafell and smith

I am also.... but just for this year. Even with smith back if you objectively look at WR corps around the NFL we are average at best. If we work them this year, then add one of the top Wr's in the draft next year our offensive skill positions could be set for years to come.

[The Saltman]

Likely bet that nobody offered anything but a 4th for him.

6th is what I'm hearing.

[TruCatzFan]

All these people tweeting that Smitty was shopped... LMAO

Some people just try their damndest to try to be relevant...

[SevenSixes]

"Smith told PFW "his family decided we wanted to stay" and indicated he would report to camp with his teammates as scheduled on Friday. "

Newton gets his chance to convince Smith to stay..

[j2sgam]

Lombardi just confirmed it.

That the trophy is coming to Carolina? :thumbsup:

[Squirrel]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6812000/carolina-panthers-steve-smith-wants-retire-team

[dksmith17]

I heart Smitty

"For me I'm always going to be a Panther," Smith said Thursday from Charlotte. "They took a shot on me when I was coming from nowhere and now I'm going into my 11th year in the league. This will be where I retire, whether that's five years from now or one year from now."

[Toundra]

Awesome news!

[Double34Trouble28]

I heart Smitty

"For me I'm always going to be a Panther," Smith said Thursday from Charlotte. "They took a shot on me when I was coming from nowhere and now I'm going into my 11th year in the league. This will be where I retire, whether that's five years from now or one year from now."

Something he and DeAngelo have both said. They are loyal. Both have recently said they are still appreciative to the Panthers for drafting them when so many teams passed. Yeah, thats all a part of the draft process and every player could say that, but you don't hear it after.

[TruCatzFan]

Where are all you Smitty haters now?

Quiet? Keep it that way!