Smitty's interview on the Panthers offense

[Kevin Greene]

Funny how Smitty talks relatively frankly with oposing teams media.

[pantherj]

Think about what Smith could do with the Colts. Manning to Smith. I think he's probably trying to figure out a way to get traded. I've never liked Smith as a person, but I do feel like he's waisting his time here (aside from the $$$$) so in that sense I'd like to see him do better elsewhere.

We have 3 true superstars, Smith, Peppers, and Williams. We are only getting our moneys worth out of Williams, the other 2 are wasting their talent here imo. Peppers wanted out, and now Smith probably does as well.

[SMACKDAB]

I'm scared he is going to demand a trade

I predicted this 2 years ago if Fox kept up with his same sh!t.

I love the guy as much as any player ever, but I am also surprised he is still here even now.

[err456]

He says it all when he said if he responded to the question about the offense like he wanted to he would be in trouble.

If the QB and coaching situation changes he will want to stay.

[Zod]

Smith did not say anything bad about the offense so he still loves jake and everything is fine....

(remember that argument a few weeks ago?)

A river in Africa....

[SMACKDAB]

A river in Africa....

Is going to remain the top excuse of all time?

[Chaos]

The line that got my attention the most was when Smitty said "I just keep coming back for some reason."

Kevin Greene - He is probably frank with opposing teams media when his interview is doubling as an "off the record" job interview for that team. Would he be as frank with Browns or Rams media? I don't know.

[CRA]

I think this is another reason Fox is gone.....Jenkins, Pep, and soon it will be Smitty. That is 3 pretty elite players.....all wanting out of here......and that points to coaching.

If Smitty does want out....that would be the 3rd guy in 3 consecutive years.

[PantherDude]

I'm scared he is going to demand a trade

I wouldn't worry about that. He isn't going anywhere. Beside, JR love him & I'm sure he will have a talk with him about staying here. Isn't JR like a Godfather to him with some of the pics of him kissing Smitty that several Huddlers posted here?

[scratchy1]

It's more than just the QB play---the entire design and scheme of the passing game is poorly conceived and executed. Timing routes are rarely successful and most routes are transparent and predictable. It doesn't help that neither Muhammad nor Jarrett is able to get any measure of separation, and Moore had to thread the needle a few times just to enable Muhammad to make catches last Sunday on what should have been comfortably open sideline routes. Davidson has done a simply abysmal job designing this passing game.

[PntherPryd]

With all the criticism of Jake I never hear about Smith or other WR's running the wrong routes on key downs or interceptions and I've seen it all year.

Immediately after a game you might get a snippet about it but later in next week's pre-game hype it's all about pissy comments that leave a lot unsaid and take no personal responsibility for the lack of a passing game. Has anyone ever considered that Smitty having a down year may be partially on him?

[PntherPryd]

It's more than just the QB play---the entire design and scheme of the passing game is poorly conceived and executed. Timing routes are rarely successful and most routes are transparent and predictable. It doesn't help that neither Muhammad nor Jarrett is able to get any measure of separation, and Moore had to thread the needle a few times just to enable Muhammad to make catches last Sunday on what should have been comfortably open sideline routes. Davidson has done a simply abysmal job designing this passing game.

I've been disappointed with our position coaches all year. Yes it starts with Fox and yes Davidson is probably a lame duck but imo they should all go. Replacing Davidson alone will not fix anything.

[AceMan]

Another reason to fire Fox IMO. I pray Smitty decides to stay with us. I just cannot see him in any other jersey.

[Captroop]

I'm not worried.

If Smitty didn't sound discouraged about the passing offense, then I'd be worried.

This. The fact that Smith sounds dissapointed in the team indicates how much he cares about the team. If he didn't give two sh**s, then I'd be worried that he wanted out.