omally
Footballguy
Yes, he was on last night talking about the punt return duties with him and Gamble, and he didn't mention tweaking his other hamstring. I don't know if it was prerecorded or not.
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Panthers WR Smith questionable after aggravating hamstring (1 Viewer)
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cobalt_27
Footballguy
Sorry, but we have reached the point of no return on the "sell Smith high" option. Anything from this point forward is going to be much less than what one should get for where you drafted him.
omally
Footballguy
Jake Delhomme said this today:
On if he expects wide receiver Steve Smith to play Sunday: Yeah. Absolutely. I really do. I saw him practice all last week and I've seen him this week. I know what kind of guy he is and I expect to see him out there on Sunday.
On if Smith missing practice is a concern: I don't think it is. He's been out there with us practicing, and he looks pretty darn good. He made a couple of catches out there yesterday that made me think Okay, he's all right.' Certainly, you'd like to have him out there. But if not, that's just the way it goes sometimes
Here is the link. It is on the Panthers website. He was interviewed today.
On if he expects wide receiver Steve Smith to play Sunday: Yeah. Absolutely. I really do. I saw him practice all last week and I've seen him this week. I know what kind of guy he is and I expect to see him out there on Sunday.
On if Smith missing practice is a concern: I don't think it is. He's been out there with us practicing, and he looks pretty darn good. He made a couple of catches out there yesterday that made me think Okay, he's all right.' Certainly, you'd like to have him out there. But if not, that's just the way it goes sometimes
Here is the link. It is on the Panthers website. He was interviewed today.
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fatness
Footballguy
fatness
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omally. Thanks.To be clear though, is this interview after Tuesday's injury? It seems like he's talking about Smith missing practice in camp from the toe and other hamstring injury.Is that how you guys see it?
J
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Are you kidding? Steve Smith in 8 games will outperform Donald Driver?
Hi fatness,Again, so we're all on the right page. Is this after Smith's injury from yesterday? It sounds like he's talking about the earlier injuries here.
What do you think?
J
the spanker
Footballguy
fatness
Footballguy
shakeybarn
Footballguy
Glad I've been avoiding in all drafts. Too small... always hurt, only one super huge year... poised for let down, much less playing in 12 or fewer games. Take it to the bank.
omally
Footballguy
He is talking about him missing practice today.
shakeybarn
Footballguy
Actually, most projections see Driver putting up 65-75% of Smith's production. Ergo... 8 games of Steve Smith is equal to 70-75% of Driver's production.but who is counting???
(just keepin' it honest ppl)Big Cheese
Footballguy
Thank you Fat.Although I don't mind listening to most of our supposition (although some of it is real painful to wade through), I much prefer getting Jake's supposition.
redman
Footballguy
Did Jake say anything about whether he'd trade Smith for Driver? 
I didn't attend practice yesterday but I'm assuming the catches he made yesterday Delhomme is talking were all before the injury.He thinks he'll play sunday but that's what all QBs think. He's also quick to add the "But if not, that's just the way it goes sometimes."
I'm just saying I think we need to be very careful with what Delhomme is saying here.
J
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Dolfan
Footballguy
FWIW, I agree with Joe 100% here...Sounds to me like Jake is simply spewing the company line...
the spanker
Footballguy
Of course the S.Smith injury may sway me to not play Foster over KJ. 
I do think Smith will be out there and play. As was stated earlier, the guy is a gamer but how effective will he be is the million dollar question.
I do think Smith will be out there and play. As was stated earlier, the guy is a gamer but how effective will he be is the million dollar question.
simey
Footballguy
I think Smith will play, but if he doesn't, Colbert and Carter will do just fine in his place. I'd play Foster against Atlanta no matter if Smith is playing or not.Of course the S.Smith injury may sway me to not play Foster over KJ.
nightshift
Footballguy
Both hammys tweaked? Not good at all. Smith's production will suffer - how much is yet TBD. Fox should use him sparingly in the first few games.
the spanker
Footballguy
Thanks! Keyshawn should also help from keeping 8 in the box against Foster I hopeI think Smith will play, but if he doesn't, Colbert and Carter will do just fine in his place. I'd play Foster against Atlanta no matter if Smith is playing or not.Of course the S.Smith injury may sway me to not play Foster over KJ.
duaneok66
Footballguy
Foster over KJ is automatic . . . and agreed, just because Smith PLAYS , doesn't mean he will be the Smith of 2005 . . . the guy started training camp with health questions, so I'm not sure why people drafted him over Fitz, Harrison, Chad Johnson, etc . . .the spanker said:Of course the S.Smith injury may sway me to not play Foster over KJ.
Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
That might just be ESPNnews's words. Where did that link come from?
From everything I see, he is listed as questionable on the injury report.
From everything I see, he is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Per ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Keyshawn Johnson looked at a group of reporters and tried to guess what the newspaper headlines would be.
"Steve Smith not here. Panthers doomed," Johnson said Wednesday.
Not quite, but there is reason for concern as Carolina's All-Pro receiver experienced more hamstring trouble. He is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Smith, who missed 17 days of training camp with a strained left hamstring, did not practice Wednesday because of pain in his right hamstring. Coach John Fox said Smith suffered the injury in practice Tuesday.
"He tweaked his other hamstring and we rested him today," Fox said. "We'll see how he looks tomorrow."
Smith, who didn't have either hamstring wrapped while in the locker room after practice, was evasive when asked if he'll play Sunday.
"Today is not Sunday," he said. "I didn't get my Ph.D., so I don't know. I've had worse days, so I'm just going to plug away."
Smith injured his left hamstring during the second practice of training camp July 29. He missed more than two weeks with the injury before returning to practice.
Smith was then sidelined another week with an ingrown toenail that required stitches, and did not play in any of Carolina's four preseason games.
Week 1: Falcons at Panthers
The Falcons and Panthers open their seasons with a big NFC South clash. To get you ready for the matchup, Scouts, Inc. breaks down the game.
"He practiced 10 times and he's in great physical condition," Fox said. "We're just taking it slow, but he had a little setback."
Smith was the league's top receiver last season with 103 catches for 1,563 yards and 12 touchdowns, becoming the first player since Sterling Sharpe in 1992 to lead the NFL in all three categories.
If Smith can't play, either Keary Colbert and Drew Carter will line up opposite Johnson against the Falcons.
But Johnson believes Smith will suit up.
"I expect to see him playing. I don't know anything different, other than he looks fine to me. But I'm not a doctor," said Johnson, who has yet to play with Smith in a game since signing with Carolina in the offseason. "I think when it happens it will be fun. Hopefully he's playing possum."
If Smith does play, expect him to be fired up. Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall took a shot at Smith this week despite the fact Smith beat him for the decisive touchdown in a 24-6 win last December.
"I didn't think he had much success against me. Period," Hall told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "They weren't trying to go downfield with him at all. They threw a couple little narrow routes. Obviously, he broke that one. Bad tackling. Fluke play. You do it 10 times, I make that play nine times. So besides that one fluke play, the guy didn't have that much success against me."
Smith was quick to respond Wednesday.
"I guess when you're on the top you have a lot of people trying to knock you down," Smith said. "Some people are lower than others on the totem pole by age, performance and talk.
"When you talk, you're obviously insecure about something. You talk long enough, you'll hang yourself."
That competitive streak has led Falcons coach Jim Mora to plan on seeing Smith on the field Sunday.
"Lots of him," he said.
The Panthers also have some other injury concerns. Cornerback Ken Lucas bruised his arm in practice Wednesday and his status for Sunday's game is unknown.
Linebacker Na'il Diggs dressed for practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable with a sprained right knee suffered in the third exhibition game.
Defensive tackle Jordan Carstens practiced, but is listed as questionable with an elbow injury.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Keyshawn Johnson looked at a group of reporters and tried to guess what the newspaper headlines would be.
"Steve Smith not here. Panthers doomed," Johnson said Wednesday.
Not quite, but there is reason for concern as Carolina's All-Pro receiver experienced more hamstring trouble. He is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Smith, who missed 17 days of training camp with a strained left hamstring, did not practice Wednesday because of pain in his right hamstring. Coach John Fox said Smith suffered the injury in practice Tuesday.
"He tweaked his other hamstring and we rested him today," Fox said. "We'll see how he looks tomorrow."
Smith, who didn't have either hamstring wrapped while in the locker room after practice, was evasive when asked if he'll play Sunday.
"Today is not Sunday," he said. "I didn't get my Ph.D., so I don't know. I've had worse days, so I'm just going to plug away."
Smith injured his left hamstring during the second practice of training camp July 29. He missed more than two weeks with the injury before returning to practice.
Smith was then sidelined another week with an ingrown toenail that required stitches, and did not play in any of Carolina's four preseason games.
Week 1: Falcons at Panthers
The Falcons and Panthers open their seasons with a big NFC South clash. To get you ready for the matchup, Scouts, Inc. breaks down the game.
"He practiced 10 times and he's in great physical condition," Fox said. "We're just taking it slow, but he had a little setback."
Smith was the league's top receiver last season with 103 catches for 1,563 yards and 12 touchdowns, becoming the first player since Sterling Sharpe in 1992 to lead the NFL in all three categories.
If Smith can't play, either Keary Colbert and Drew Carter will line up opposite Johnson against the Falcons.
But Johnson believes Smith will suit up.
"I expect to see him playing. I don't know anything different, other than he looks fine to me. But I'm not a doctor," said Johnson, who has yet to play with Smith in a game since signing with Carolina in the offseason. "I think when it happens it will be fun. Hopefully he's playing possum."
If Smith does play, expect him to be fired up. Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall took a shot at Smith this week despite the fact Smith beat him for the decisive touchdown in a 24-6 win last December.
"I didn't think he had much success against me. Period," Hall told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "They weren't trying to go downfield with him at all. They threw a couple little narrow routes. Obviously, he broke that one. Bad tackling. Fluke play. You do it 10 times, I make that play nine times. So besides that one fluke play, the guy didn't have that much success against me."
Smith was quick to respond Wednesday.
"I guess when you're on the top you have a lot of people trying to knock you down," Smith said. "Some people are lower than others on the totem pole by age, performance and talk.
"When you talk, you're obviously insecure about something. You talk long enough, you'll hang yourself."
That competitive streak has led Falcons coach Jim Mora to plan on seeing Smith on the field Sunday.
"Lots of him," he said.
The Panthers also have some other injury concerns. Cornerback Ken Lucas bruised his arm in practice Wednesday and his status for Sunday's game is unknown.
Linebacker Na'il Diggs dressed for practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable with a sprained right knee suffered in the third exhibition game.
Defensive tackle Jordan Carstens practiced, but is listed as questionable with an elbow injury.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
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Hellfire Snail
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the spanker
Footballguy
As stated, if you have Smith I'd startredman said:Big Cheese said:fatness said:
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joffer
Footballguy
was listening to NFL live and Wingo said that Smith was doubtful to see the field. something tells me that was the word of mouth around ESPN and it found its way to ESPN news. according to the injury report he is questionable.KFFL really needs to take more care how they use that word.Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
RTSports has it posted on the front page too. He wouldn't talk to reporters, maybe he is doubtful...why would ESPN lie? I did mention that ESPN is out to prove they are as good as the NFL Network or better so I don't put it past them to try and front run stories even if they do not have all their ducks lined up.was listening to NFL live and Wingo said that Smith was doubtful to see the field. something tells me that was the word of mouth around ESPN and it found its way to ESPN news. according to the injury report he is questionable.KFFL really needs to take more care how they use that word.Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
joffer
Footballguy
don't think they are lying. they might think he's doubtful. but when you use that word, to me your implying a reference to the official NFL injury report, which says questionable.RTSports has it posted on the front page too. He wouldn't talk to reporters, maybe he is doubtful...why would ESPN lie? I did mention that ESPN is out to prove they are as good as the NFL Network or better so I don't put it past them to try and front run stories even if they do not have all their ducks lined up.was listening to NFL live and Wingo said that Smith was doubtful to see the field. something tells me that was the word of mouth around ESPN and it found its way to ESPN news. according to the injury report he is questionable.KFFL really needs to take more care how they use that word.Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
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Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Exactly.This wouldn't be the first time KFFL has done something like that.don't think they are lying. they might think he's doubtful. but when you use that word, to me your implying a reference to the official NFL injury report, which says questionable.RTSports has it posted on the front page too. He wouldn't talk to reporters, maybe he is doubtful...why would ESPN lie? I did mention that ESPN is out to prove they are as good as the NFL Network or better so I don't put it past them to try and front run stories even if they do not have all their ducks lined up.was listening to NFL live and Wingo said that Smith was doubtful to see the field. something tells me that was the word of mouth around ESPN and it found its way to ESPN news. according to the injury report he is questionable.KFFL really needs to take more care how they use that word.Panthers | Smith doubtful to play
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:35:47 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play during Week 1 due to a new hamstring injury. The injured hamstring is the opposite one that he dealt with during training camp.
the spanker
Footballguy
If by this you mean start shopping him around, I think you'd get burned. IMO The guppies are the one's that are going to dump him in a trade out of feer.
Maybe, maybe not. It depends how astute your owners are in your league. But be careful, if his value does drop to zero, how is it going to benefit you if he's dropped?
Look for the now before :tumbleweed If not you'll be 
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and about it and end up like
Maybe, maybe not. It depends how astute your owners are in your league. But be careful, if his value does drop to zero, how is it going to benefit you if he's dropped?
Look for the
now before :tumbleweed If not you'll be then and about it and end up like 
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
If by this you mean start shopping him around, I think you'd get burned. IMO The guppies are the one's that are going to dump him in a trade out of feer.
Maybe, maybe not. It depends how astute your owners are in your league. But be careful, if his value does drop to zero, how is it going to benefit you if he's dropped?
Look for the now before :tumbleweed If not you'll be then and about it and end up like
Exactly. I'm fielding offers for him now, trying to see if I can get equal value right now.
There's panic moves in this situation, and there's smart moves. I'm trying to do the smart ones.
Maybe, maybe not. It depends how astute your owners are in your league. But be careful, if his value does drop to zero, how is it going to benefit you if he's dropped?
Look for the
now before :tumbleweed If not you'll be then and about it and end up like Exactly. I'm fielding offers for him now, trying to see if I can get equal value right now.
There's panic moves in this situation, and there's smart moves. I'm trying to do the smart ones.
None_More_Black
Footballguy
I doubt the panthers would down grade him the same day they listed him as questionable. They might downgrade him tomorrow if he can't practice and is in pain.
Johnny Ice
Footballguy
Wow. Talk about much ado about nothing. The Shark Pool is so funny sometimes.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Waiiit, are you really saying that this is nothing?
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
Denial is sad. :(
the spanker
Footballguy
Exactly and then and will happen next. Its all part of the emotional process.Ultimately it ends with the spanker
Footballguy
My friend, just put him out there and see what
swims by for the In otherwords try to get first round value or as close to it as you can.chocolate bomber
Footballguy
I'm counting on Delhomme and I'm a little nervous about two seperate hamstring injuries before week one.
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
Atlanta Falcons Official Injury Report
Smith is officially listed as Doubtful on the Falcons/Panther injury report. Link above...
Smith is officially listed as Doubtful on the Falcons/Panther injury report. Link above...
Johnny Ice
Footballguy
Yes I am saying it's no big deal and I don't own Steve Smith. Guys are talking about trading this guy just off this report and you haven't even seen him on the field, are you serious? So he "tweaked" his other hamstring and he rested. It' only Wednesday, it's clear Fox is being overly cautious with Smith. I'm saying it's no need to get your panties in a bunch already with this guy only to see him tear it up on another team because you overreacted. These "Chicken Little" threads appear every year before we have enough data to see for ourselves.
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Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
I have taken Delhomme out and inserted Plummer. I also p/u Carter and may start Keyshaun over Mason.
TheBradyBunch
Footballguy
Did John Clayton really report that Smith WILL play on Sunday on ESPN? I didn't see it...
http://mb15.scout.com/fpanthersinsiderfrm1...icID=9899.topic
http://mb15.scout.com/fpanthersinsiderfrm1...icID=9899.topic
