top dawg 9,962 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 I was talking with my boss this afternoon (who is also a Panthers fan), and he mentioned to me how Steve Smith has definitely lost a step. He said that back in the day, Smith would have burned Leodis Mckelvin all day long. He also pointed to the pass where McKelvin just popped the ball out of Smitty's hands. He said that the Steve Smith of old would have not only completed the catch, but would have taken McKelvin's arm with him. I hadn't really thought about it, but perhaps my boss is right. I am not necessarily the most objective about this situation---donning my Smitty-colored glasses---so I welcome other thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRumGone 14,893 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 he's definitely not as explosive, but he is still a hell of a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnc 3,667 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 This has been obvious for the past two seasons, Smith used to fly by people. Still a good receiver though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox007 5,758 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 If you have to ask if Smitty has lost a step then you clearly didn't watch the Panthers back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyB 43,044 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 he's definitely best suited for the slot for the rest of his career. he doesn't have the over-the-top speed that allowed him to overcome his size on the outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camtheone 158 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 I think maybe we has lost a bit of a step...he's still up with the elite receivers..Him losing a small step is making him still a top 10 WR...The pass knocked out while he was in the air not a big deal...was a hard catch for anyone....Smitty is still smitty for the most part....maybe just minus a small amount of quickness...but damn he's still good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Growl 8,170 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 I'd say there are bigger fish to fry given his level of production in comparison to the rest of our receiving corp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Huddler 12,527 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 We wasted his talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nosuchthingasapanther 2,848 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 i wish he would lose the screaming, howling, and chest thumping after a short gain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy-E 2,018 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Like PhillyB said he should be in the slot. He doesn't have the top end he once had but he is still quick as hell and a top receiver in this league. Thank Hurney for being the worst evaluator of WRs in the history of football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelibatePimpv2.0 87 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 With that comment he made about signing gay players, heck his cheese has slid off his cracker as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox007 5,758 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 I wasn't trying to be a dick just...it's obvious...Smitty has lost perhaps more than just 1 step. Should be in the slot like others have pointed out. He runs some of the best routes you'll see and still has good quickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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