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I think it's time to say... Steve Smith isn't elite anymore.


Grammer

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The only thing I can think of that would come close to what Steve Smith has accomplished in his career under John Fox's offense would be a quadruple amputee winning the Boston marathon. And even then I would say Steve's accomplishments would be better.

He's still elite.

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He's still elite, we obviously have been dead last in passing yds. And it's been rough in the passing game for a while here, just image if we were geared for passing instead of running the ball? Like a Peyton Manning style offense, he would put up 2,000 yds a season easily in my opinion.

Still one of the most explosive, and motivated players in the sport... and he will stay that way until he's unable to play anymore.

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I think you are making the same mistake many did when they said the same thing about Matt after the first 2 games.

While Smith is no doubt getting older and his abilities will slow down, right now, we've only seen one game with Smith back after his ankle sprain, and it's just way to damn early to be saying stuff like this.

Wait at least 3-4 games and let him get into a rhythm before making such big statements.

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If we start seeing people doubling Gettis and leaving Smith in single coverage and still low production, I think we can say he's lost several steps... but it's waaaaay too early to say that.

If he garners a double team and Gettis & Lafell keep beating people and getting open, does it really matter if Smith only has 50 yards a game for the rest of the season...?

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