SouthernJet Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Ice Up Son, Ice Up... Love the guys fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Not doubting his skill/production (or his past skill/production anyway), but he's the type of locker room distraction the Jets could do without. Though significant, it wasn't ALL about money with Carolina. They literally don't have another WR on the team, they could be legit contenders in 2014 if they had a couple, and still let him go. And he's a career Panther. That tells me the team that knows him best no longer thinks what he does on the field counters his distractions. He's supposed to be a very dedicated worker, though, and it would be good for a draftee to see how a pro prepares for the season or a game, and who succeeds despite obvious size disadvantages. But he's such a dick I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Not doubting his skill/production (or his past skill/production anyway), but he's the type of locker room distraction the Jets could do without. Though significant, it wasn't ALL about money with Carolina. They literally don't have another WR on the team, they could be legit contenders in 2014 if they had a couple, and still let him go. And he's a career Panther. That tells me the team that knows him best no longer thinks what he does on the field counters his distractions. He's supposed to be a very dedicated worker, though, and it would be good for a draftee to see how a pro prepares for the season or a game, and who succeeds despite obvious size disadvantages. But he's such a dick I don't know. Yup, thats the conundrum , great work effort, will back up every team-mate, but his 150% enthusiasm sometimes gets in the way. .I just think Rex might be the one kind of Coach who could channel it some way,,I could be wrong Ya Panthers let him go cause in his mind he was Team Leader, not Cam,, and Panthers want cam to be,..There was a 'Steve Camp' and the younger guys were in the 'Cam Camp' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If this team was a WR away from being legit, sure. That's not nearly the case. All he would do is hold up younger players from getting reps. I don't see the point in signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If this team was a WR away from being legit, sure. That's not nearly the case. All he would do is hold up younger players from getting reps. I don't see the point in signing him. Yeah, I think you're right. We can add 2 WRs if the idea is to keep both for a few years (which doesn't apply to Smith). We can draft a WR and start him. We couldn't draft 2 WRs and start both. We have 1 WR already, and will likely add another. But if we don't I still don't think Smith is going to help more than he hurts with both his personality and with (as you rightly bring up) take reps away from one who might otherwise be our starter. I think pass on him. At least until we see what we did or didn't add in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 "I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they're going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get," he said. "If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on cause there's going to be blood and guts everywhere." http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333864/article/steve-smith-matchup-with-panthers-could-get-messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 "I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they're going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get," he said. "If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on cause there's going to be blood and guts everywhere." http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333864/article/steve-smith-matchup-with-panthers-could-get-messy LOL I've always liked this guy. He's got the tenacity and mentality of a linebacker, but plays WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I would take him for the right price....definitely see him helping more than hurting......he is just a hard nosed feisty angry football player...not like the usual diva WR's you usually see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Just go to the Pats already on the cheap, Caroline is already paying him 3 million this year with no offset language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I just don't know? At this stage in his career I would think he's looking to win a ring and wouldn't want any part of the Jets. I like the player but just don't see him fitting into the plan here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I would take him for the right price....definitely see him helping more than hurting......he is just a hard nosed feisty angry football player...not like the usual diva WR's you usually see.. having steve smith and decker in the same locker room would be like a dave chappelle skit (video has some dirty language be careful if you click at work) http://youtu.be/TdNifZ_6DDg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I would take him, but I have a feeling he's stay in the NFC south to give payback to the panthers. Or maybe even NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Not doubting his skill/production (or his past skill/production anyway), but he's the type of locker room distraction the Jets could do without. Though significant, it wasn't ALL about money with Carolina. They literally don't have another WR on the team, they could be legit contenders in 2014 if they had a couple, and still let him go. And he's a career Panther. That tells me the team that knows him best no longer thinks what he does on the field counters his distractions. He's supposed to be a very dedicated worker, though, and it would be good for a draftee to see how a pro prepares for the season or a game, and who succeeds despite obvious size disadvantages. But he's such a dick I don't know. Is he a bad lockerroom guy or is he just an on field sh*t talker type? Feel like he's that guy you love to have on your side but hate him when he's on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Is he a bad lockerroom guy or is he just an on field sh*t talker type? Feel like he's that guy you love to have on your side but hate him when he's on the other side. well he did sneak attack some rookie in the film room with the lights off and put him in the hospital. witnesses said the kid did nothing and just asked to rewatch a play a couple times and apparently steve didn't like that. the guy sued him claiming the fight ended his nfl career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 well he did sneak attack some rookie in the film room with the lights off and put him in the hospital. witnesses said the kid did nothing and just asked to rewatch a play a couple times and apparently steve didn't like that. the guy sued him claiming the fight ended his nfl career. No sh*t? Never heard this story. Maybe we shouldnt sign him then. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'd love him just to have him play for the Jets. One of my favourite NFL players ever and arguably my favourite non-jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 No sh*t? Never heard this story. Maybe we shouldnt sign him then. haha he also broke ken lucas' nose in a fight and attacked another teammate earlier in his career. 3 strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 doesn't he miss games? at least the last few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Is he a bad lockerroom guy or is he just an on field sh*t talker type? Feel like he's that guy you love to have on your side but hate him when he's on the other side. I think if it was just on the field, Carolina wouldn't be sick of him. The sides would have parted amicably as just a business decision. Instead, there's bad blood on both sides (not unlike the Jets and Revis a year ago, though the situations were different). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think if it was just on the field, Carolina wouldn't be sick of him. The sides would have parted amicably as just a business decision. Instead, there's bad blood on both sides (not unlike the Jets and Revis a year ago, though the situations were different). hospitalizing 3 teammates will do that. when he was an elite player the benefits outweighed the hassles from the panthers' perspective. he diminishing skills have now probably made it more trouble than it is worth. he can still ball but is he worth the trouble? big wild card and probably not a risk to take on a young coalescing team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Jets just can't bring in a 35 year old WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Jets just can't bring in a 35 year old WR. Shades of derrik mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Ravens agreed to terms with WR Steve Smith, formerly of the Panthers, on a three-year, $11 million contract. The deal reportedly includes a $3.5 million signing bonus. Smith didn't want to venture far from his Charlotte base, and the Ravens didn't want to let him leave without a contract. Going on 35, Smith has lost multiple steps the past two seasons, but is still an extremely sure pair of hands, and capable of making plays against tight coverage. He's the kind of chain mover the Ravens sorely lacked after trading away Anquan Boldin. Smith may only catch 50-60 passes in 2014, but along with a healthy Dennis Pitta, will take pressure off of Joe Flacco. Smith's fantasy value is on the wane, but he'll be in the WR3/4 conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 he will do very well in Balt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Better yet, BAL might be less inclined to pick a WR just ahead of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Better yet, BAL might be less inclined to pick a WR just ahead of us. I',m more worried they go TE, aka Ebron,,I hear Balt/Pitt want Ebron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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