like this buy low-sell high segment--some valuable info there.
What do you think of Steve Smith's chances of maintaining his value? Delhomme was so awful against ARI (and Fox so dumb for abandoning his running game in favor of Jake) I'm worried about some sort of regime change knocking his value down. Delhomme sucks but he definitely locks onto Smith--what do you think are the chances they go in another direction and what would that do to his value?
Additionally, at what age would you look to sell that type of WR? How long Galloway played makes me think he could be around awhile, but for a guy who's primarily advantage is being a burner, when are they likely to lose their speed?
Delhomme has one more year left on his contract, and I'd be surprised if he isn't the starter again in '09. Smith loses some value due to instability at QB in 2010, but it's also possible that the next QB is better than Delhomme. To me, though, Smith is definitely Top-5 in talent at the position --
and possibly as high as Top-2 -- so he's almost certain to maintain value for the next few seasons.Steve Smith is one of those players I'm constantly trying to acquire. I traded him a couple of years ago in a package for Westbrook, and I've been trying to get him back since. I'm sure I'll try again this offseason, probably with Westbrook as bait in a package deal.
Did you forget about the 07 fiasco? Smith almost became unstartable without Delhomme at QB. Granted those were some bad QBs chucking the ball, but if finding a legit QB was easy, all teams would have one. I'm confused because you seem really down on Moore, McCown is a chump and Delhomme is near the end of his road and not worth the $ he is getting paid. How is Smith Certain to maintain his value? Smith hits 30 next year and it still remains to be seen how how well he holds up as he seems to be one of the more physical WRs. These WRs who still produce into their Mid-30 either seem to be the bigger type (TO) or ones who shy away from contact (Harrison, Mason). Smith is neither big nor does he shy away from contact.
Looking back at 07. In the 11 games Smith played where either Delhomme or Moore didn't start he finished with...
50 rec 474 yards and 2 TDs.
I like Smith, but I can't see him as a top 5 going forward due to his age, style of play and QB concerns.