Hey Steve...

[KillerKat]

Instead of bitching about the rookies not kissing your ass and not getting the ball enough, how about spending a little more time on ball security and on the jugs machine first. Just saying.

[Pimpdaddy]

seriously...what have you done for me lately....nothing.

[Woodcookedbbq]

I think Smitty has lost a lot of valuable practice and playing time due to injuries, which has led to a decline in performance. I believe with all my heart that he still has the potential to be great.

[Cat'sGrowl]

When has he whined?

[Mother Grabber]

Attitude doesn't get you very far when you drop open passes.

[chknwing]

Steve Smith picked a bad day to have a bad day. He is what he is.

[monstercat]

He's been back two weeks and he has 2 drops, 2 fumbles, and an idiotic 15yd drive killing penalty. I'm fine with him returning punts, but I don't believe he's done anything with that that Munnerlynn can't do.

Once again though, if we had an OC who knew how to use them, our WR's would be fine.

[bigdog10]

That was a pathetic performance by Smitty today. He's better than that.

Pretty sure Moore's last pick was on him as well.

[Swan]

Whole offense isn't clicking.

Simple as that.

[AnalyzeThIs#28]

You need to initiate some offensive rhythm early in the preseason that will transfer over into the regular season, we never had the chemistry and it's definitely showing now....

Tyring to beat out the cowgirls for the 1st overall pick might be tough, but that's what we have to look forward to now.

[Panthers128]

Steve and Moose used to do the drill where they tried to strip the ball from each other.

[SmootsDaddy89]

Jase is probably jacking off to this thread right now.

Or depressed that so many people have stolen his bashing Smitty schtick. And are actually being serious now.

[Punisher]

I've always thought Delhomme got into trouble sometimes trying to keep Smith happy. And Smith tantrums on the sidelines never were criticized by the huddle. That being said, Smith is still an asset. He really isn't going to fumble every game.

[Panther59]

I think Smitty has lost a lot of valuable practice and playing time due to injuries, which has led to a decline in performance. I believe with all my heart that he still has the potential to be great.

Don't know that I completely agree that Smitty has regressed so much as I think that it is the offense as a whole that is completely off rhythm and it's deeply affecting his performance. EVERYONE involved with Panthers football is to blame. And that includes the likes of JR on down to the friggin waterboy, and everyone in between( Fox and Davidson cough, cough). Our team looks to be, by far, the worst prepared team in the league on gameday.

However, to get back to your original point, I do think that Stewies apparent regression is partially due to his lack of practice and preparation in the pre-season. It really does look like he's running through molasses and has lost a step, plus he doesn't seem to be shaking tackles like he used to either. Obviously Stewie (or DWill for that matter) is not totally to blame for their lack of production, it doesn't help that our OLine sucks sh*t and that our passing game is virtually non existent to anyone who doesn't play defense for the 49ers.