Smith was viewed as a distraction by Getts

[intangiblejohnny]

I dont know if Smith was a distraction as much a he was a cause for qbs to develop tunnel vision. It happened to Delhomme and its happening to Cam. Smith demands the ball in such a way coaches have to alter their game plan to accommodate him. Steve Smith is no longer able to beat the double teams and the tunnel vision is crippling the offense. How many times did Cam throw into double/triple coverage to force the ball to smith. This is why the carolina offense suffers. Cam needs to be able to go through his progressions to find the open target, not just try to find a way to get smith the ball. Removing smith from the equation will force Cam to become a better qb and see the field as he should and not just trying to find Smith. End of Line.

That's a valid answer. Thanks.

[frash.exe]

All of a sudden we believe the bs drama that Person tries to stir up because it feeds what we want to believe about Gettleman?

Whoa dude before you start no Joe Person jokes plz

[332nd]

If he was a distraction why did many player on "This is Gross" talk about how great the locker room was last year?

 

Well, "distraction" doesn't necessarily mean "asshole". The distraction could come from Smitty jumping in when someone else is trying to talk to/explain something to Cam... Or anyone else for that matter.

 

Also, this story seems to have originated with Person... Just sayin...

[CollegePanther]

Cmon Gettleman. At least make something up if that's all you got. The dudes been here 13 years and took us to a Superbowl, he can't be that bad of a distraction.

[Jmac]

Hardy just has a screw or two loose...Smith has a chip on his shoulder....different type of distraction.

[Kuech the Sneak]

Gman is taking a page out of Reese's playbook when Giants cleared out Shockey/Barber voices so Manning had a clearer path to leadership. It seemed to work there.

Barber just retired, but good point with shockey

[intangiblejohnny]

Well, "distraction" doesn't necessarily mean "asshole". The distraction could come from Smitty jumping in when someone else is trying to talk to/explain something to Cam... Or anyone else for that matter.

Also, this story seems to have originated with Person... Just sayin...

Gotcha. Thanks, for being mature, man.

[heel31ok]

From The Charlotte Observer's Joseph Person: "Sources say (general manager Dave) Gettleman views Smith as a distraction and is ready to turn the locker room over to emerging stars such as quarterback Cam Newton and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly. Smith's fiery personality has made him a fan favorite, but can grate on teammates and coaches."

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333570/article/report-steve-smith-seen-as-distraction-by-panthers

he is the best blocker Cam has.

[El Chingon]

Gettleman is ruthless.

[Gucci Mane]

I just hope Gettleman and Co. have some anecdotes and other relatable stories to talk to the team about so they don't always think they are on the chopping block and don't feel like they have a place to call home.. And before one of you idiots think I'm criticizing the way gettleman isn't paying loyalty over performance, I'm talking about having a welcoming team atmosphere, not a prison league team feel.

[Panthro]

I just hope Gettleman and Co. have some anecdotes and other relatable stories to talk to the team about so they don't always think they are on the chopping block and don't feel like they have a place to call home.. And before one of you idiots think I'm criticizing the way gettleman isn't paying loyalty over performance, I'm talking about having a welcoming team atmosphere, not a prison league team feel.

wtf

I hope they all play like they are on the chopping block

[pepaw]

But...but Hakeem will try hard for us!

[El Chingon]

Can we just cut Smitty already? Get it over with already, no one is going to trade for him.

[TheNewStandard]

I just hope Gettleman and Co. have some anecdotes and other relatable stories to talk to the team about so they don't always think they are on the chopping block and don't feel like they have a place to call home.. And before one of you idiots think I'm criticizing the way gettleman isn't paying loyalty over performance, I'm talking about having a welcoming team atmosphere, not a prison league team feel.

I've had major disdain for just about every boss I've ever had.

Every body hates their boss, man...but when you have to ride bitch to a fellow employee who's been around linger than me, now that's where I draw the line.