Panthers WR Smith sits again on Friday (1 Viewer)

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Panthers WR Smith sits again on Friday

Written by: Associated Press ¦ 9/15/2006

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers practiced again Friday without receiver Steve Smith and center Justin Hartwig.

While Smith (hamstring) and Hartwig (groin) remained listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota, neither player has practiced this week.

Smith, the league's top receiver last season, has been out since straining his right hamstring in practice Sept. 5. Without Smith, the Panthers failed to score a touchdown in their 20-6 season-opening loss to Atlanta.

Hartwig was injured in the fourth quarter against the Falcons.

Drew Carter would likely replace Smith and Geoff Hangartner would probably fill in for Hartwig against the Vikings.

 

[MKB4®]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, nursing a hamstring injury, again missed practice today, and coach John Fox said simply, "No change on the injury report; it's exactly the same as it was Wednesday, Thursday and today."

Smith's absence increases the likelihood that he will not play in Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Smith has already missed all four exhibition games and last week's opener against Atlanta. In his absence, Keyshawn Johnson and Keary Colbert are again expected to start at wide receiver, with Drew Carter also receiving considerable playing time.

Also missing from practice was center Justin Hartwig, who strained a groin muscle in last week's game. If he can't play, he will likely be replaced by Geoff Hangartner. Backup running back Nick Goings (thigh) missed the workout as well.

Linebacker Dan Morgan (concussion) has already been announced as out for Sunday.

Linebacker Na'il Diggs (knee), defensive tackle Jordan Carstens (elbow) and linebacker Jason Kyle (shoulder) all practiced and remain probable for the game.-

http://www.charlotte.com

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

If you own Smith, you have to get Drew Carter, even if you slightly overpay for him. The writing is on the wall that this may be an on and off problem for Smith all year - speed WRs and hamstring problems don't mix well.

 

[doughboydeluxe]

If you own Smith, you have to get Drew Carter, even if you slightly overpay for him. The writing is on the wall that this may be an on and off problem for Smith all year - speed WRs and hamstring problems don't mix well.

So what does everyone see Carter doing this week? And why are the Panthers starting Colbert? And why does FBG have Keyshawn with more receptions and yards than Carter this week?

 

[Rogi]

For what its worth, Tim Brown and Jason Sehorn on FSN think he'll be out until at least Oct. They're basing this on their own experiences with hamstring injuries.

 

[coolnerd]

For what its worth, Tim Brown and Jason Sehorn on FSN think he'll be out until at least Oct. They're basing this on their own experiences with hamstring injuries.

If you look at the three hamstring injuries from the pre-season Smith (other leg), Owens, and Ward, all of them seem to last 3 to 4 weeks, so I will unfortunately bye the Oct. time frame.

 

[Keys Myaths]

If you own Smith, you have to get Drew Carter, even if you slightly overpay for him. The writing is on the wall that this may be an on and off problem for Smith all year - speed WRs and hamstring problems don't mix well.

Meh, I disagree.I'm on the Carter bandwagon as much as anyone, but handcuffs are for running backs. You can get an equal, if not better, receiver for less right now.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

If you own Smith, you have to get Drew Carter, even if you slightly overpay for him. The writing is on the wall that this may be an on and off problem for Smith all year - speed WRs and hamstring problems don't mix well.

Meh, I disagree.I'm on the Carter bandwagon as much as anyone, but handcuffs are for running backs. You can get an equal, if not better, receiver for less right now.

Delhomme tends to lock on to one guy all year. The Carolina passing offense has produced the #1 overall WR in FBG scoring each of the last two years. Carter got 10 targets to Keyshawn's 9 (and Colbert's 5). He *could* become Delhomme's favored target, and that's a very valuable fantasy WR. I agree with the general principle, but this is one exception. Warner and Leinart is another. He's on the waiver wire in the staff league. He's not that expensive. "slightly overpaying" for him, would be giving someone like Marques Colston or Jerricho Cotchery.

 

[Rogi]

For what its worth, Tim Brown and Jason Sehorn on FSN think he'll be out until at least Oct. They're basing this on their own experiences with hamstring injuries.

If you look at the three hamstring injuries from the pre-season Smith (other leg), Owens, and Ward, all of them seem to last 3 to 4 weeks, so I will unfortunately bye the Oct. time frame.

Good info on hammies: http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/ham/ (and some cool pics)Basically, all of my Google research falls in line with the 3-4 week recovery timeframe. If (big if) Smith comes back 100% and plays at the same level as last year (another big if), he still has potential for 1000 YDs and 10 TDs. This is the glass half-full perspective.

 

[taz]

For what its worth, Tim Brown and Jason Sehorn on FSN think he'll be out until at least Oct. They're basing this on their own experiences with hamstring injuries.

If you look at the three hamstring injuries from the pre-season Smith (other leg), Owens, and Ward, all of them seem to last 3 to 4 weeks, so I will unfortunately bye the Oct. time frame.

Good info on hammies: http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/ham/ (and some cool pics)Basically, all of my Google research falls in line with the 3-4 week recovery timeframe. If (big if) Smith comes back 100% and plays at the same level as last year (another big if), he still has potential for 1000 YDs and 10 TDs. This is the glass half-full perspective.

That's how I'm trying to approach it.

I'm on the Carter bandwagon as much as anyone, but handcuffs are for running backs. You can get an equal, if not better, receiver for less right now.

I jumped on Carter this week, based on the number of targets he got vs. Atlanta. While Colston and Cotchery may have more long-term value, I'd rather have the guy who RIGHT NOW is in a position to be the No. 1 guy. I'm just buying time for when Smith (hopefully) comes back 100%.