Steve Smith: "I asked for a release."

[MechaZain]

This interview was shared a few weeks ago. Idk if this a new clip or it was just missed, but Steve squashes the myth that he was suddenly dropped by the Panthers. Says he asked for a release and even talked to other GMs.

[electro's horse]

This is opposite all the reporting that was ever done about his release, including things he himself said. 
 

think smith miiiiight be revising history a tad. 

[Lame Duck]

3 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

This is opposite all the reporting that was ever done about his release, including things he himself said. 
 

think smith miiiiight be revising history a tad. 

Smith was definitely upset for being released

[MechaZain]

15 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

This is opposite all the reporting that was ever done about his release, including things he himself said. 
 

think smith miiiiight be revising history a tad. 

Maybe but both could be true too. He says release but he's talking about a trade request. He probably didn't expect to be let go after deciding against it.

Either way, knowing Smith had a foot out the door redeems the move and Gettleman a lot in my eyes.

[PootieNunu]

2 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

Maybe but both could be true too. He says release but he's talking about a trade request. He probably didn't expect to be let go after deciding against it.

Either way, knowing Smith had a foot out the door redeems the move and Gettleman a lot in my eyes.

Gettleman has been garbage x2 nothing is going to redeem him. He sucks at drafting and has too big of an ego. 

[frankw]

Meh. The blood and guts game settled anything that needed be said or proven in either direction. And if we had 89 in SB50 we likely win. But it's all history now.

Edited February 17, 2023 by frankw

[Panthercougar68]

I want to see the full interview because I got the impression that this was talking about right after the 2010 season going into 2011 or even 2012.

[MHS831]

At this point, it is like arguing whether Pocahontas was a willing participant in the John Smith fling.  It don't matter now.  Time to let it go.

At least this is not as bad as the Annual Green Bay Packer QB off season attention grab...AR learned a lot from BF.

[Smithers]

Pretty sure Gettleman made some comment insinuating he would be evaluating all position to include Smith.  That’s what set Smitty off and prob led to him asking for a trade/release. 

[gofightwin]

If you hate your boss (but like your job) and feel the only way to be happy is to "quit", you are still going scorched earth when you leave even if it is "your" decision. Pretty sure this applies here. He might have asked for a release but he didn't want to.

[heel31ok]

29 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

Maybe but both could be true too. He says release but he's talking about a trade request. He probably didn't expect to be let go after deciding against it.

Either way, knowing Smith had a foot out the door redeems the move and Gettleman a lot in my eyes.

It redeems nothing in regards to gettlemagic.

[KSpan]

31 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

Maybe but both could be true too. He says release but he's talking about a trade request. He probably didn't expect to be let go after deciding against it.

Either way, knowing Smith had a foot out the door redeems the move and Gettleman a lot in my eyes.

Smith had openly talked about retiring after 2013, which probably drove some things the team did before that. I'm not saying Carolina handled it the best, but Smith was already winding down.

[MHS831]

Having encountered Smith a few times, I can endorse the fact that he is an asshole.  He has the MHS Grade A++ Gold-plated seal as a 5'7" custard launcher and advanced certification in Rectal Spelunking.

Here is what everyone forgets about Smitty: Name a rookie WR who did well here while he was here?  I saw him verbally abuse Dwayne Jarrett all day long at an OTA--Spoke to Jarrett about it after the practice, and he was biting his lip he was so pissed off.  He slapped my hand when I offered it to support him, and he slapped it hard.  It made me think about Smith's altercations with teammates (fists).  I know Clausen sucked, but he went after him in public-not the professional way of addressing that issue.  While his stats and performance as a player were solid, what did it cost this team because he sucks as a person and teammate? Hard to say. 

[cookinbrak]

"Noboy's paying attention to me!!!"