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

[rico6]

He could still be elite. The Panthers offense is prohibiting him from being elite.

So you fail.

Why can't the retards around here see this?

[PantherFan52]

This coming from the guy that tells us to watch a "real NFL qb" in Jake Locker. I think i'll pass.

[PantherFanForLife]

Why can't the retards around here see this?

I don't know, that's why I made that thread with ALL CAPS. Maybe it will help.

It is f**king retarded.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

hahaha look at all the butthurt homers. Smitty hasn't been elite for 2 years now. Welcome to reality.

everyone quick line up to make excuses why it's not his fault...

[PantherFanForLife]

hahaha look at all the butthurt homers. Smitty hasn't been elite for 2 years now. Welcome to reality.

everyone quick line up to make excuses why it's not his fault...

Doesn't matter if you consider him elite or just good or whatever...the fact is this past Sunday doesn't mean anything unless it's followed by another 2-3 games of sub-par performance.

Then you can start talking about how he's not Elite, or good, or whatever it is you consider him to be.

[1789Cardiac Cats9020]

Let's just say David Gettis doesn't catch all those TDs without Steve Smith. Then again maybe the 49ers coaches are so dumb they double and triple cover a mediocre receiver...

[PantherFanForLife]

Let's just say David Gettis doesn't catch all those TDs without Steve Smith. Then again maybe the 49ers coaches are so dumb they double and triple cover a mediocre receiver...

LOL. Nice to see humor mixed in with common sense.

[Squirrel]

Doesn't matter if you consider him elite or just good or whatever...the fact is this past Sunday doesn't mean anything unless it's followed by another 2-3 games of sub-par performance.

Then you can start talking about how he's not Elite, or good, or whatever it is you consider him to be.

Its proven the past couple of years. How many times has he been shutout of games, dropping easy passes and running wrong routes.

[PantherFanForLife]

Its proven the past couple of years. How many times has he been shutout of games, dropping easy passes and running wrong routes.

IDk, how many times have all other great WRs? Quite a bit I'm sure, there are some excellent defenders out there.

[rippadonn]

There is only one way a receiver can get the ball. Bad offensive line and QB play can shut a receivers game down. The QB's and Oline have been shaky to say the least.

Unlike some of you I'm reserving judgment on Smitty. With an offensive coach and a good QB he would be top 5 or better. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water on this one.

[CatMan72]

I think we need to see much better QB play and a 100% healthy Smitty before we can decide whether or not he's still elite.

[CRA]

Its proven the past couple of years. How many times has he been shutout of games, dropping easy passes and running wrong routes.

the past couple of years? In 2008 he lead the NFL in yards per game.

So that means you are putting a lot of stock in the Jake Delhomme implosion of 2009 and those games.

In 2009 and 2010 Steve had 7 games w/ Matt Moore as the starter. 569 yards and 5 TDs. That is a pace of 1300 and 11 TDs if he ever played a full season w/ Moore. Also, worth noting is Smitty and Moore didn't play full games for all 7 of those.

[Pox 08]

If Gettis and LaFell prove to be the real deal, then I don't care what Smith is considered as.

He's helping to slowly put LaFell and Gettis on the map. If it works, if defenses start thinking about ways to stop Gettis and LaFell also, then Smith has done his job. Smith will get his yards, eventually.

[Jhyler12]

He could still be elite. The Panthers offense is prohibiting him from being elite.

So you fail.

Agreed...

He will always be elite in some way or another!

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