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CatofWar

By CatofWar,
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Man.... Have we been through some poo together. We are the same age, my family grew with yours. I remember your first game of your rookie season. I remember what the opposing Vikings player said to you. You made him pay for that comment, much like you have made every one pay since.

There was the Anthony Bright incident. What a punk we all thought. The city was ready to crucify you. You matured, like the rest of us, and we forgot about past transgressions. Then there was Ken Lucas. No body ever really liked him so we can't blame you.

Triple coverage against the bears in the 05 playoffs. Burned them.

X-clown. Does anything else need to be said?

I still think, to this very day, that Jake's favorite play was "fug it. Throw it up to Smitty in double coverage". You caught it.

Saying goodbye is always the hardest. When I heard the news I immediately had flash backs: the oilers leaving Houston. Olajuwon going to Toronto. The Astros letting Ryan walk.

I'm scarred Steve. I have been emotionally crushed time and time again. No matter the jersey you wear, I will always be a Steve Smith fan. You have brought me and my children nothing but joy on game days.

I know that the next time I see your face, you scored. And when I see your face again, you scored, again. Thank you for leaving it all on the field. Thank you for giving all you have, sacrificing your mental and physical health for the club. You will always be a panther.

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