Fan01 557 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Everyone, including Smitty, knows he's not in his prime anymore but to say he's done is a little ridiculous. The big reason for his drop in production is we don't run the offense through him anymore. Our offense has become a power run, moving formations to find mismatches, and Cam finding the open man. We grind teams out now on defense and offense. Look how long some of our drives are taking. Teams ha shifted to not allow Cam to throw deep and Cam has finally started to take advantage by taking when the defense is giving him which is medium passes and underneath stuff. We're also giving most of our deep play action passes to Ginn because of his extreme speed. Cam had an off day overthrowing his receivers. We no longer need to live and die by our ability to get the ball to Smith. Smith still has the ability to be our #1 receiver. If we can get another guy with #1 ability and allow Smith to truely move to the slot, he's got another 3 years or quality football in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Huddler 12,517 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Boooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toundra 634 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Smitty done? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g5jamz 1,226 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 We need a new premiere receiver and put Smitty where he fits best. In the slot. If he alligator arms many passes across the middle when that transition is made, then yes...he needs to retire or Gettleman will trade. At his age, you're not getting a lot so at this point you keep him and draft/acquire a top WR prospect. A sure fire thing....not a QB convert or a speed demon with hands issues or a slow big dude with questionable work ethic. If we keep winning though, I don't know how this is going to pan out. We just need to stay healthy at this point so we can hope to make the playoffs. One game back from the Saints!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MHS831 5,733 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 We need his fire and leadership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRA 13,934 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 PFFFFFF, have you taken into account that he isnt exactly one on one every game. Teams still game plan around him....thats how much of a threat he is, without him Olsen, Ginn and Bfel wouldnt be so wide open. with that being said ....how many times has he saved us with that 10 yard quick slant on 3rd down? Dude is not old, he will not decline until/if he hits 37 or 38. Everybody is different and he has alot of miles on those legs but he has some good years left in him. I agree about putting him in the slot. Get another really good WR and smith will be producing like Welker did in NE People keep acting like 89 is taking double and triple teams....helping out everyone else. Teams don't double cover him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ed bell 1,213 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 I think everyone in this franchise including Smitty knows the time is right to find the next #1 receiver. I think everyone who has been paying attention knows we haven't had the opportunity to do so in the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inimicus 2,793 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Done? No On the back side of his career? Yep. If I'm building a team for one or maybe two years Id still take Mr Steve Smith over 90% of the wide outs playing today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRA 13,934 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 I think everyone in this franchise including Smitty knows the time is right to find the next #1 receiver. I think everyone who has been paying attention knows we haven't had the opportunity to do so in the draft. You have to make your own opportunity sometimes.....can't wait for something to magically just fall in your lap and the scenario be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pejorative Miscreant 2,379 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Smith still has the ability to be our #1 receiver. If we can get another guy with #1 ability and allow Smith to truely move to the slot, he's got another 3 years or quality football in him. Yes :thumbsu: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razeyfingers 1,005 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Not the first time this OP has shot his mouth off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megatroll 86 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 People keep acting like 89 is taking double and triple teams....helping out everyone else. Teams don't double cover him you cant deny that the safeties hawk him and lean towards his side. Just because he doesnt have two guys on his hip doesnt mean he isnt a great decoy when the ball isnt coming his way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
