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Chances of bringing back Steve Smith?


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No I don't want it. I don't want it for the Panthers. I don't want it for Steve. I don't want it for his kids and his family.

Here's what I want: the panthers to win and Steve can't help the Panthers do that.

You know what else I want? For Steve to happy. And I don't think he will be happy playing for the Panthers at this point. He hasn't been training. he's not in shape. He said he didn't want to. He wants to take care of his kids.

Lastly, I want panthers fans to root for the panthers and be engaged with the team. I loved Steve and I always will, but as a panthers fan, I have other favorite panthers. Players who are actually playing...on the Panthers team....currently.

 

That's what i want

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There's no way he's in football shape. This isn't like the post 2010  Terrell Owens situation when he was literally training his ass off and would jump at the first team that would sign him . Smitty has a career and has said he left for his family about a million times by now. It would make him look bad if he went back on his word and came back right now . Its pure sentimental value that would only make sense if he hadn't retired like Peppers situation. If he was just a free agent that wasnt picked up, I'd be all for it. 

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If you saw his interview on the Rich Eison show you'll know that if he comes back he is facing a suspension for missing some drug tests. He goes over how/why in that interview. Doubt we'd be bringing him back to ride the pine for 4-6 games or whatever it would be since it was like 3 missed tests if I remember correctly.

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