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Smith not too impressed with Panthers’ receivers

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OneBadassCat Newbie

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I think our WR's have talent they just need the right direction. I think Edwards has been impressive if you consider his experience at the position. Say what you want but he does lead the WR's in receptions. He also has not reached the level of fitness a WR will need to be. So there is plenty of room to grow on those flashes that we've seen of him, which is a positive. Trent Guy seems like a dark horse, pretty sure Smith sees something in the guy.

Kenny Moore needs to step up. He's worked so hard to make an impact on this team and looks like he's letting it slip. He knows how to get open and he does have some potential. He really needs to find his groove.

Jarrett is an enigma to me. I think he'll have his opportunity. He needs to separate better but at the same time, when Jarrett gets open, it's not the same type of open that Smith gets. Jarrett snatches balls out of the air, he doesn't have to burn people all the time.

I think LaFell will do fine but I am concerned about his hands.

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Smitty was drafted to be a KO/Punt returner, No? and his fire made him a receiver. That said, I believe he is not talking about the rookies. But this way he lumps them all together to get his point across without actually calling anybody out. Probably a Fox sanctioned interview too.

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Well, I read the comments first on a quick scan and expected to see some harsh content in the article, but it seemed rather benign to me. Made a couple of obvious, direct observations and hinted at a little bit of arrogance on the part of some of the youngsters.

A lot of these guys really aren't as aware of Steve's history on this team as dedicated fans are. Maybe saw a good highlight reel, but nothing firsthand, yet (except for Jarrett). Might not be a real approachable guy, either. That might be the vibe he puts out, while reality is different, who knows outside of the locker room. Not really a provocative article, in my book. Hell, if it makes one of the rooks ask a few more questions, then good show.

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I wish people wouldn't read too much in to what Smitty says. Hell, I don't think he even knows what he really means half the time.

Anyway, we have young WR's who have a lot to learn...did any of you not know that already?

They all suck too....did you not know that already?

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Well, if I'm a homer just because I'm not proclaiming every rookie WR on the team to be a bust, then so be it. Many people would call it common sense to wait until they have actually played in a few games that matter, and then make a judgement. Anyway, I haven't seen even one post from pantherbob that had anything worthwhile in it.

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I didn't see much wrong with what Smitty said. He has always set very high standards for himself and doesn't like it when others fall short of said standards.

Then again, most of our corps are young and none of them are considered 1st round talent. If Smitty thinks they can just flip on a switch and produce a 1,000 yard season off the bat, he's going to be disappointed. He of all people should know; he didn't truly emerge until his 3rd season.

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How the hell did GB get a bunch of unproven receivers a few seasons ago and they just take off

Even though they did have Favre. But still

They had a great QB throwing to them in Aaron Rodgers

This is where the Matt Moore vs Clausen thing comes in.

Who has the higher ceiling? This system does not need a elite QB but imagine if we hade one.

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