2011 Season Panther Player Recap - WR Steve Smith

Smitty is a competitor and has longed for a franchise QB. As much love as he had for Delhomme, he still cringed when Bad Jake would emerge for one of his 3 int games. My point is that no way he’s bailing now, not when he finally got his QB. I bet he plays to the end of that extension as well (5 years) injuries not withstanding.
Next year is pivotal because it could very well be the last year with Chud. Smitty’s long term future is at the slot ala Welker and is LaFell or Gettis or both can emerge as #1/2 option, then this offense will be hard to stop. Look at the Giants last night-three headed monster with Nicks/Cruz/Manningham. Sign Smitty to an extension so he can help this team win a Superbowl AND a HOF birth. Oh, and a statue next to Mr. Sam Mills.

from slamming roman harper in the end zone, gettin’ in cam’s ear, pumpin’ up the crowd by spinning the ball after a big reception, fighting for extra yards (how those fumbles happened), to my personal fave moment – when smitty went right into the pile to hit a tampa bay buc after he cheap shotted jimmy clausen in 2010… smitty does A LOT of great stuff for us that isn’t measured. he is heart and energy. best panther ever until cam stakes that claim.

until his passion dies. Four or five years could see that happen but who know he takes care of his body enough to last well into his forties.

Dude the cincy fans at the Jungle are pissed that Cam got ROY instead of Dalton. I mean Dalton had a great year but come on, really? Cam had a far better season as far as stats and did way more for his team thatn Dalton. Like I said, I know I’m late to the party but still.

I hope Smitty sticks around for a few more years. I think his HOF spot is already set bt I hope he sticks around to help them get that Superbowl in a couple years. I can just see it coming from a mile away.

and not only make him an annual Pro Bowlee from here on out, but get him that ring too. Carolina needs either LaFell or Gettis (or both) to step up and take away the double teams. That or get a top tier WR via FA or the draft

As to Smitty, I think it’s important we keep him around at least another 3-4 years. Even if his production starts to decline, I think he is very important to the heartbeat of this team. He plays football the way it should be played.

Besides, I would have a hard time believing that losing a couple steps would hurt Smitty’s game that much. He attacks the ball and helps his scrambling QB better than anyone. He knows how to find holes in coverage and run routes that get him open without relying on pure speed.

In my eyes, the only things that keep him from playing into his late 30s are the level of attention he wants to give to his family, something none of us could fault him for.

I think finding a legit threat at #2 WR should be a focal point for the near future to take away pressure from Smitty, and prolong his career. Whether or not that player is on the roster or not, remains to be seen, IMO.

a bronze statue will not do him justice. Their might be a delay in induction simply scrounging up enough adamantium to make a bust of his nugget.

Steve Smith FTW!