Another LaFell/Gettis thread

[Cyberjag]

You can throw Edwards in here too.

Smitty is almost a typical WR as far as his attitude goes. He wants the ball all the time, he can be a showboat, and he isn't always the prototype of a team player. And we all know (and are generally sick of) how other star WRs around the league behave. Most are obnoxious, self-centered, and really arrogant.

Meanwhile, in Carolina, neither LaFell nor Gettis come across that way. Both are humble, both are team-oriented, both say the right things when asked, and I can't remember either demanding the ball last year. Is this because the locker room doesn't have room for another personality at WR so long as Smith is on the roster, or do we just have a couple oddballs?

[Paintballr]

How often does a WR that isn't drafted in the first round ever demand the ball their rookie year?

I also think it was because they also had a hard time even getting the ball thrown in the air to them. But if they are both that way and they boom into amazing WR's, then we are very very lucky.

[Hoenheim]

:rolleyes:

[Cyberjag]

Neither were that way in College either.

[Paintballr]

Neither were that way in College either.

I'll admit I never followed Baylor or LSU to often in college, (VT fan so mostly ACC games/the occasional SEC game) but if they stay that way and become great WR's its a win win for carolina.

[Lumps]

Once they get to a point where there will be expectations, even to the extent of much more money for achieving these expectations I suspect LaFell and/or Gettis will want the ball much more. They were both rookies, the rookies are concentrating on not fuging up more so than getting their numbers called.

[OneBadassCat]

Are we starting a trend here jag?

I think it's because Steve Smith's the sh1t and deserves the rock. Once Gettis or LaFell prove to be the sh1t then they will want and expect the ball. The best want to show they're the best.

[CatMan72]

I think it's because LaFell and Gettis are rookies... give them time.

Out of the two of them, I think LaFell has the makings of a diva.

[CRA]

IMO, the 3 best WRs in the NFL are Andre, Calvin, and Fitz....none of which are divas like a Smitty.

I don't see Smitty ever changing.......I loved his days as a one man wrecking crew but he isn't that caliber WR anymore. While still gifted and a beast.....his act is growing old. I mean I dislike Clausen as much as the next hater but seeing Smitty chew the poor guy out was just lame.

[Guest The Cat]

Jerry Rice was that way. Catch a TD, hand the ball too the ref as if he's been there before and he'll be back again soon. No big whoop.

A J Green is like that as well.

[csx]

You can throw Edwards in here too.

Smitty is almost a typical WR as far as his attitude goes. He wants the ball all the time, he can be a showboat, and he isn't always the prototype of a team player. And we all know (and are generally sick of) how other star WRs around the league behave. Most are obnoxious, self-centered, and really arrogant.

Meanwhile, in Carolina, neither LaFell nor Gettis come across that way. Both are humble, both are team-oriented, both say the right things when asked, and I can't remember either demanding the ball last year. Is this because the locker room doesn't have room for another personality at WR so long as Smith is on the roster, or do we just have a couple oddballs?

How do you reconcile that with Smith's own words?

“Well the thing is, everybody keeps saying a compliment receiver to complement me . . . I don’t want anyone to complement me. I’m turning 31 years old, people can say I’m losing speed,.... I would like a younger guy to come in and eventually take my spot. I don’t want to be a #1 anymore.”

“I don’t want to be a guy who can’t let go of something he’s got to let go. I would like to be a guy that can play in the slot all day, and I would like some of these young guys to start

doing some of the out routes like I was doing for Moose and Ricky when I was fresh legged and when I didn’t know what I was doing, and really start to develop and start handing over the torch.”

[Cyberjag]

Actions speak louder. :)

And yeah, he's calmed down a little as he's aged. But you would be hard pressed to deny his diva status when he was in his prime.

[csx]

Actions speak louder. :)

And yeah, he's calmed down a little as he's aged. But you would be hard pressed to deny his diva status when he was in his prime.

Yeah, I'm not sure what I think about him. He seems to have been allowed to bully and intimidate under the past staff. Maybe the new one will have a different take on that. Gantt seems to make hints at things about Smith but wont come out and say anything. The local writers must be intimidated as well. They will come out in a year or two after he's gone and spill the beans about something. It would be nice to know those thins when the are freaking relevant.

[CRA]

Yeah, I'm not sure what I think about him. He seems to have been allowed to bully and intimidate under the past staff. Maybe the new one will have a different take on that. Gantt seems to make hints at things about Smith but wont come out and say anything. The local writers must be intimidated as well. They will come out in a year or two after he's gone and spill the beans about something. It would be nice to know those thins when the are freaking relevant.

are the local guys the ones who always hint at a 3rd punching incident? the 2 of course made big headlines.......