Smith was viewed as a distraction by Getts

[CRA]

One of my friends works for WFNZ (get your laughs out now) and has talked to Steve Smith far more times than the vast majority of people on this message board. He told me last summer that the way Smitty talked about Cam, it didn't sound like he liked him very much. Maybe the feeling was mutual?

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Lots of players don't really get along....

89 is old with his 4th child on he way..... Cam is a 23 yr old. They aren't likely to be good buddies off the field.

[jcluther34]

Whether you agree with the supposed reason or not, it has been handled horribly

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[iamcline]

Anyone surprised at how this eventual split is going, must not have been around during the final year and a half of the Peppers saga.  This isn't the first time, and wont be the last time a long-term player's exit has gone public.

[Bispecies]

I've heard smith scream 'give me the f****ING ball' countless times last season. I doubt many gm would tolerate their franchise QB feeling the pressure to force the ball to one guy. If we could land Nicks and Draft well this team will be better for it.

[Argus Plexus]

I guess Gett Dawgs main problem is he doesnt know when to fuging keep his mouth shut.

Seriously dude. Just shut your mouth and do your job. Youve done enough PR damage already...

[WOW!!]

Whether you agree with the supposed reason or not, it has been handled horribly

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Thank you.

[Mr. Scot]

I guess Gett Dawgs main problem is he doesnt know when to fuging keep his mouth shut.

Seriously dude. Just shut your mouth and do your job. Youve done enough PR damage already...

Gettleman didn't say anything.

As Panthro pointed out numerous times, Smith's agent is the one doing the talking here.

[QCkilla]

Lots of players don't really get along....

89 is old with his 4th child on he way..... Cam is a 23 yr old. They aren't likely to be good buddies off the field.

It sounds to me like Steve Smith demanded Cam's respect and didn't feel like he was getting it and it lead to Steve trying to force the respect. Once again, this is speculation from a second hand source but certainly a possibility given what I know about both of their personalities.

[WOW!!]

Gettleman didn't say anything.

As Panthro pointed out numerous times, Smith's agent is the one doing the talking here.

The whole situation wouldn't be this way if Gettelmen made his thoughts know to Smith during his exit interview or at least before the combine.

I'm giving Gettelmen credit that this decision was made way before the combine I hope.

[Rise of The Hive]

Gettleman didn't say anything.

As Panthro pointed out numerous times, Smith's agent is the one doing the talking here.

 

G Man is just dealing with what was left for him.

[CRA]

It sounds to me like Steve Smith demanded Cam's respect and didn't feel like he was getting it and it lead to Steve trying to force the respect. Once again, this is speculation from a second hand source but certainly a possibility given what I know about both of their personalities.

Per reports over his career, not many fully respect the manner in which 89 handles things in a lockerroom.

Maybe the entire point is....Gettlemen doesn't see the need for declining WR running his mouth like in 2012 and always making demands and having it about him

[TylerVagyler]

I really don't know what thread to post this in considering there are at least 100 Smitty threads. But....

 

I just want everyone to realize Steve Smith is not the first great player to be let go in some shape or form like this. Unitas, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Donovan McNabb, Seau, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Emmit Smith etc were all franchise players let go "when the time was right". I am sad to see Smitty go. He is my all-time favorite player. But not all careers will have a fairy tale ending like Gross'.

[CRA]

I really don't know what thread to post this in considering there are at least 100 Smitty threads. But....

I just want everyone to realize Steve Smith is not the first great player to be released like this. Unitas, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Donovan McNabb, Seau, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Emmit Smith etc were all franchise players let go "when the time was right". I am sad to see Smitty go. He is my all-time favorite player. But not all careers will have a fairy tale ending like Gross'.

And most of them had better reps in the lockerroom...... and that issues is likely what is forcing DG to make the move in this case. Being good in a lockerroom or leader wasn't enough to keep better guys than 89

[intangiblejohnny]

I'm entering the acceptance stage now. I suppose it will be good for Cam to be able to demand certain things from his receivers that will help his game. I know Peyton M. , Brady and Rodgers do it. Those guys give their receivers hell if they fug up.

I guess Cam couldn't do that with Smity around.

At least thats one benefit I see.