Would it be worth the risk?

[Udogg]

Do you think it would be worth the risk to put Steve Smith in for a few series or maybe even a quarter to see if we can get something positive going in the pass game this weeekend? Or do you think the risk is too great? I am on the fence on this one. You always have QB's and WR saying they need to work on timing and getting the feel for each other, do you think TC practice is good enough?

Thoughts?....

[Carolina Mike]

No need to play our only true (Proven) WR during the Preseason!

[Dpantherman]

In the back of my mind I think Smitty will get 2-3 snaps Saturday. Even if he's like a decoy. But I said in the end not really.

[CLTPanther]

He won't play in the preseason. Why in the hell would we risk another injury to him for a meaningless game? I'm pretty sure he knows the routes already and doesn't need practice catching balls, although he's already doing that.

[Squirrel]

Think it would be good for the team psyche for Smith to play. Need to know the offense is effective before the regular season.

[Future of the Funchise]

No it's not. The only answer is seppuku.

We must kill ourselves to save our honor.

Death is the only risk worth taking. It's the only answer.

[Dpantherman]

He won't play in the preseason. Why in the hell would we risk another injury to him for a meaningless game? I'm pretty sure he knows the routes already and doesn't need practice catching balls, although he's already doing that.

I don't think he'll get hurt playing 2 or 3 series

[jasonluckydog]

I don't want to see any 1's on the field in pre season games.

[Udogg]

Let it be said, preseason game would be more for Matt Moore than Steve Smith. I am sure Steve will be ready with any QB they throw out there.

[Darth Biscuit]

Hell. No.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Not only is it pointless to risk injury to Smith, but it's pointless to take away throws to the various other receivers who need them. We desperately need a No. 2 to step up, and it will be even more difficult to find out who that is if Smith's out there catching passes.

[Carolina Mike]

Let it be said, preseason game would be more for Matt Moore than Steve Smith. I am sure Steve will be ready with any QB they throw out there.

This answers it!

Risk vs Reward.

What is the reward for having Smith play in the preseason? NONE!

[CLTPanther]

I don't think he'll get hurt playing 2 or 3 series

He got his leg broke in the first quarter of the first game of whatever season that was, 2006 I think.

[Squirrel]

Third preseason game is supposed to be when everything is clicking. We need our offense to click in this game. Having Smitty in there will do that and build for a good start for the regular season. Like I said mentally it would be a good thing for the whole team.