Smitty's interview on the Panthers offense

[CRA]

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?

I think most have. I think Smith has basically come to accept this year that Jake is done and Fox/Davidson can be a bigger problem than asset.

Smitty's play regardless of the bad throws.....has been off slightly this year. There have been rare windows where he isn't being the old Smitty......but you can't really blame him. It is probably tough to be mentally in every snap 100% given what Jake has done this year.....I think we have caught Smith several times not at 100%. I don't think that he is intentionally being slack though.

[panthers55]

Smitty is like most elite receivers.They are all prima donnas and all about themselves. He is no different. It goes with the territory for a wide receiver.

[PantherDude]

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.

Some people just love to make excuses there for sure. But whatever. The QBs always get the blame, while the WR, TE, etc. that make mistakes themself too get a free pass.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Smitty is like most elite receivers.They are all prima donnas and all about themselves. He is no different. It goes with the territory for a wide receiver.

Sorry, but I don't agree.

Smith is like most athletes. He's a competitor who wants to play well not only for himself, but for his team. If DeAngelo wasn't getting any carries, I'm sure he would feel like he's not an asset on the team either (and he would be right).

Believe what I'm saying. I'm not as good as y'all. Two heads are better than one, baby. But I'll ride your coattail all the way.

[SMACKDAB]

Smitty is like most elite receivers.They are all prima donnas and all about themselves. He is no different. It goes with the territory for a wide receiver.

What makes a "prima donna"? The QB that the coach keeps putting in the game no matter how shitty he plays, or the WR, or other players that keep their mouth shut and not throw teammates under the bus for fear of getting in trouble?

I'd rather have a player open his mouth and be truthful, than have a QB and coach that can't face reality.

A coach that could open his mouth and be truthful would be a TOTAL blessing.

[PntherPryd]

I think most have. I think Smith has basically come to accept this year that Jake is done and Fox/Davidson can be a bigger problem than asset.

Smitty's play regardless of the bad throws.....has been off slightly this year. There have been rare windows where he isn't being the old Smitty......but you can't really blame him. It is probably tough to be mentally beb in every snap 100% given what Jake has done this year.....I think he have caught Smith several times not at 100%. I don't think that he is intentionally being slack though.

When he takes shots at everyone else I sure as hell can hold him accountable. But it's our offense that is sick, not necessarily the players. When you see every wide receiver making the same stupid mistakes it is about preparation and that is coaching. I will say our WR blocking this year is about the best it's been and that is saying something. Smitty in particular has stepped up that side of his game and seems to get a lot of satisfaction on the field from it.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'll also add that I rarely see primadonna receivers laying out the sort of blocks that Smith does in the running game.

[panthers55]

Sorry, but I don't agree.

Smith is like most athletes. He's a competitor who wants to play well not only for himself, but for his team. If DeAngelo wasn't getting any carries, I'm sure he would feel like he's not an asset on the team either (and he would be right).

A team player is happy when we win no matter who is producing. A prima donna is the guy who is unhappy unless he is getting the ball. Truth is that teams scheme to take him out of the game, so he should be happy that he is making a contribution and changing the defense even if he isn't the star.

[panthers55]

What makes a "prima donna"? The QB that the coach keeps putting in the game no matter how shitty he plays, or the WR, or other players that keep their mouth shut and not throw teammates under the bus for fear of getting in trouble?

I'd rather have a player open his mouth and be truthful, than have a QB and coach that can't face reality.

A coach that could open his mouth and be truthful would be a TOTAL blessing.

Prima donnas worry about their own production as much or more than they do the team's success. Even in wins, Smitty complains if he doesn't get the ball. The he makes a comment like he did in New England to the effect that when they need a biig play they will look to 89. Players secure in their ability don't have to toot their own horn.

[SMACKDAB]

Prima donnas worry about their own production as much or more than they do the team's success. Even in wins, Smitty complains if he doesn't get the ball. The he makes a comment like he did in New England to the effect that when they need a biig play they will look to 89. Players secure in their ability don't have to toot their own horn.

If you have a Porsche, that you can't do over 50 MPH in, wouldn't you take it back to who is responsible to fix that problem?

Basically nothing get's fixed if you just sit on the issue and accept failure, and getting shitted on.

Steve Smith, and most of our offense is a carburetor that isn't getting feed enough fuel.

[panthers55]

I'll also add that I rarely see primadonna receivers laying out the sort of blocks that Smith does in the running game.

No one said he wasn't trying or wasn't an elite player, I just think he has a huge ego that needs to be stroked. That is a prima donna in my book. I guess I am old school who believes the opportunity to play, the millions of dollars, resultant perks should be enough.

[SMACKDAB]

No one said he wasn't trying or wasn't an elite player, I just think he has a huge ego that needs to be stroked. That is a prima donna in my book. I guess I am old school who believes the opportunity to play, the millions of dollars, resultant perks should be enough.

It amazes me you can complain about Steve and his ego, and defend Jake, Fox, and the org. as you do.

You contradict yourself on so many levels.

[panthers55]

If you have a Porsche, that you can't do over 50 MPH in, wouldn't you take it back to who is responsible to fix that problem?

Basically nothing get's fixed if you just sit on the issue and accept failure, and getting shitted on.

If I didn't like my role at work would I go to my boss and complain or would I write a letter to the editor at the local newspaper. In the letter would I intimate I don't like things at work but won't say anything because I will get in trouble. Then I go to work the next week and expect everything to be better.

That is what he did in the interview. Your example is way off base.

[panthers55]

It amazes me you can complain about Steve and his ego, and defend Jake, Fox, and the org. as you do.

You contradict yourself on so many levels.

Go fish in another pond.