Rivera says Steve Smith no longer a deep threat.

[csx]

Not really what he said.

What he said boils down to two points.

1) He's still fast, but not as fast as he was before.

2) His durability isn't what it used to be either.

Looking at last season, can anyone really argue those statements aren't valid?

 

This. Zod is putting words in Rivera's mouth.

[Soul Rebel]

To this day, it's arguably one of, if not,the best throw I've seen Cam make. I really thought we were in for a much better result of a game after this TD.

[TN05]

Except he's right. If you think Smitty is still a deep threat then I've got a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant to sell to you.

You think he can't get open against a third cornerback? He was double-teamed all of last season.

[Cary Kollins]

I would prefer Rivera and Gman to keep Smitty's name out of their mouths, even if what they say is true.  Best believe this is going to be hanging in his locker.

 

In addition to mentioning Smith's decline in speed, Rivera also said several times he thinks Smith needs to tone down his approach to practice in order to get through a season healthy.

 

I remember Rivera praising Smith's intensity in practice...now he needs to change.  Oh lawd.

[rko396]

You think he can't get open against a third cornerback? He was double-teamed all of last season.

"Getting open" had nothing to do with anything Rivera said. Speed doesnt equal getting open. If that were the case, Ginn would be a top WR in this league.

Rivera said Smitty's not as fast as he was. Thats obviously true.

And said Smitty's not as durable as he was. Also true

[Jangler]

[TN05]

"Getting open" had nothing to do with anything Rivera said. Speed doesnt equal getting open. If that were the case, Ginn would be a top WR in this league.

Rivera said Smitty's not as fast as he was. Thats obviously true.

And said Smitty's not as durable as he was. Also true

 

You're right, speed doesn't equal getting open. You have to be a good route runner - which Steve Smith certainly is. If you think Steve Smith can't get a lot more 20+ yard plays as a slot guy against a #3 receiver, you are wrong.

[rko396]

You're right, speed doesn't equal getting open. You have to be a good route runner - which Steve Smith certainly is. If you think Steve Smith can't get a lot more 20+ yard plays as a slot guy against a #3 receiver, you are wrong.

You're arguing a point that NO ONE is making. Theres not a single guy on this forum that thinks Smitty cant get open.

All that was said is he's lost a step and isnt as durable. Both are true. They aren't debatable.

[Floppin]

You think he can't get open against a third cornerback? He was double-teamed all of last season.

Smitty wasn't double teamed at all last year. Having safety help roll to his side isn't double teaming, that's just standard defense.

[Captain Obvious]

captain obvious riverboat ron

i don't think so.

[top dawg]

Zod, are you trying to troll us?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[332nd]

check out that beer gut in the gore jersey

 

[jarhead]

Not really what he said.

What he said boils down to two points.

1) He's still fast, but not as fast as he was before.

2) His durability isn't what it used to be either.

Looking at last season, can anyone really argue those statements aren't valid?

Agreed but the guy can create separation and still has value

[Cpt slay a ho]

what some consider a deep threat and what others consider a deep threat are two different things. smitty was still a deep threat last year, just wasn't going to take it to the house after catching it look at the pats game and 49ers playoff game.