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Smitty not going anywhere *Confirmed*

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How is it a baseless rumor when Rivera himself addressed the possibility to the press?

Show me the link. All I remember is Rivera saying that he will sit down with Smitty and talk with him when the lockout was over. Nowhere does that imply that Smitty ever demanded a trade.

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I didn't want Smith to leave, but I felt it was necessary if he genuinely wanted out. This makes me think there was a change of heart on his part, and that he likes what the FO has done.

I love the idea of Smith catching passes from Newton. I can't wait to see what this season holds.

Take it for what it is worth but on the radio yesterday one of the local guys was saying that Smith was most likely not going anywhere because the Panthers were not getting a value offered in return for him. Stated a 6th rounder was the best offer he heard so business is business and as much as the Panthers would have liked to honor his request, they wouldn't do it and get virtually nothing in return so they would have to reach common ground. Like I said...take it for what it's worth but it sounds logical.

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I knew he would stay!!! He likes Charlotte, his family has established roots in the community, and as hard and intense as he is on the field, I have heard he is big softy with his family, and if momma and the kids are settled and happy in Charlotte................Smitty will be settled and happy in Charlotte!!

Great News!!! Hope he gets and extension, and gets paid well!!!!!

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Show me the link. All I remember is Rivera saying that he will sit down with Smitty and talk with him when the lockout was over. Nowhere does that imply that Smitty ever demanded a trade.

Yes it does!

in my head.

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