Smith could break Rice's record at a younger age

[panthers55]

I know folks think that Smith is getting up there in age where his productivity could be a issue. Even Rivera said he wished he were 4 years younger. But I found it interesting that Rice actually set his yardage record at the age of 33 which is 1 year older than Smith is right now. With Newton only likely to improve, and if Smitty can keep things up for a few more years, he could put up huge numbers for the next 3 or 4 years barring injury.

Just some food for thought.

How many years do you think Smitty has left??

[EMSMedic79]

5 - barring no injuries.....

[OneBadassCat]

At this level I'd give him 3 years. Then I think he would be a #2 and slot guy. I don't think he would want to play anymore after 5 years.

[CRA]

Smitty could probably play late into his career (like 37-38) or so but will have to be replaced and take on more of a Donald Driver role. Question remains, with our luck at WR, will we find that real #1 WR......

[dpm0409]

Smitty could probably play late into his career (like 37-38) or so but will have to be replaced and take on more of a Donald Driver role. Question remains, with our luck at WR, will we find that real #1 WR......

I think with the new offensive scheme/coaching staff that we will. When? That I don't know.

[mj4life]

plenty of wr's have been productive well into their mid 30's. smith stays in great shape so we could see him have career type numbers for the next 2 or 3 years & after that he could still be a threat in the slot

[L-TownCat]

Smitty will pull a deon sanders and play til his age matches his number!

[panther4life]

Since Smith and Newton aren't leading the stats in their respective areas, they could surpass the old marks and still not hold the record since Brady and Welker are way ahead. So until they are actually leading their categories, this discussion is actually useless.

In addition Welker is younger than Smith. LOL at the irony

[Wesmesss]

smitty just needs a qb to throw him the ball. open or not, if the ball is thrown his way he's happy. happiness=more years. my guess? 3 more years

[mj4life]

Smitty could probably play late into his career (like 37-38) or so but will have to be replaced and take on more of a Donald Driver role. Question remains, with our luck at WR, will we find that real #1 WR......

gettis looks to have the best chance of anybody currently on the roster to become a #1 at some point. right now we have gettis & lafell who have shown some ability to be good nfl wr's with pilares & edwards as developmental guys.

[panthers55]

In addition Welker is younger than Smith. LOL at the irony

Actually I expected you to do that. But you missed the point of the thread. It wasn't about breaking the record which Welker could do as well but it was about how long Smith might play at this level. Since Rice broke it at 33 and Smith is on pace to break it at 32 (even if Welker does it as well) how much longer could he play at this level?? That is the question.

It wasn't about getting the record or if Welker will get it at a younger age.

As usual you fail at posts whether you initiate the thread or just contribute.

[mj4life]

In addition Welker is younger than Smith. LOL at the irony

you consider 2 years as being way younger?

[panther4life]

you consider 2 years as being way younger?

where do you see way? and besides im just giving messing with p55.

[panther4life]

As usual you fail at posts whether you initiate the thread or just contribute.

Please cite examples