If Newton's in and Smitty's Gone

[davos]

I say we're targeting both a TE and a WR in this draft. Whether it be a Julius Thomas, Edmund Gates, Lance Kendricks, Luke Stocker....

but a few names at other positions do I see on our radar: Kendricks Ellis (DT, Hampton), Shareece Wright (CB, USC), Drake Nevis (DT, LSU), Curtis Brown (CB, Texas)

Look out for these names.

[Brandon]

We don't really need to take another WR already, we have 3 young guys, two of which showed they are very capable.

[Actionman0z]

We don't really need to take another WR already, we have 3 young guys, two of which showed they are very capable.

Because of this, I have a feeling that we do NOT need to take a WR even if Smith leaves... I'd like to get another pick for Smith, but its not possible. So whatever we get for Smith assuming he walks this year is a pick next year, most likely a 3rd.

[Jpjr]

If Newton is in and Smitty is gone then you have a good idea of what Smitty thinks about Newton's ability to get him his stats.

[AnalyzeThIs#28]

If Newton is in and Smitty is gone then you have a good idea of what Smitty thinks about Newton's ability to get him his stats.

Very true. IF Cams in and Smitty's out, who in the hell is our #1 WR. Obviously we wouldn't have a true #1 and that's just setting Cam up to fail even more than before.

I mean don't get me wrong, I like Gettis and LaFell but they are worlds apart from the play that Smitty brings. Smitty would usually get double teamed the entire game, but with no solid deep threat then the defense wouldn't need to double any WR and have an extra guy in the box to stop Cam from rushing every play.

This is gonna be a sticky situation if Smitty does leave this year.

[rayzor]

if/when smith is gone this year, we'll be going after the best FA WR available. we'll have the cash and an owner whose willing/determined to open up the purse strings after last year, plus a GM and coaching staff who have to give newton the best weapons possible.

we have enough youth at WR and there will be much better FAs available than what is in the draft after green and jones.

we might take a late round flyer, but i don't see it being a priority in this draft. better to look for someone with experience...esp. someone that can pick up/take off where smith left off.