T-BONE
Footballguy
TrueI didn't see the game, but I read that Smith would have scored on the deep ball he caught if not for an "ankle tackle." It's a little sad, but it made me feel better.A loooooong shot
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Steve Smith (Carolina) going forward... (1 Viewer)
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pantherclub
Footballguy
John Fox said today that Jake was still the starter. Look for John Fox to take the San Fran coaching job next year.
theglorydays
Footballguy
Damn, i was hoping he was done after another abysmal performance. On a side note, they just had a little nfl films segment on Espn about Steve Smith. The guy is a beast and it is really a shame that Delhomme can't get him the ball.
puckalicious
Footballguy
footballnerd
Footballguy
SF is not looking for a coach. There are some other teams that might be though, try across the bay.pantherclub said:
Grahamburn
Footballguy
7 catches for 160 yards and 3 TDs in 2 games against Arizona last year.
I'm cautiously optimistic for Steve Smith's prospects this week.
I'm cautiously optimistic for Steve Smith's prospects this week.
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
Just read that Mushin is out, so Jake has no choice to lock onto Smith and ride or die with him. Lots of targets for Smith this week.I like the matchup for Smith this week, If Jake does not feed Smith a dose of targets this will not be pretty. Jake will most likely throw a couple of picks, but I also see a couple TD's to Smith
Avery
Footballguy
I'm becoming his battered girlfriend... every week he just abuses the Hell out of me by being in my lineup I swear I'm through with him and putting him on my bench. Then the next week he reminds me of all the good times we've had together and he manages to sweet talk his way back into my lineup.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
I just traded him for LTExpect him to go off.
I love these kinda posts cause they usually correspond.pantherclub
Footballguy
A couple of tds? I am going to go out on a limb and say you have not watched the Panthers this year. The way Jake is throwing the ball and the way the Cards defense is playing now there is no way Smith sniffs a couple of tds.
I just traded him for LTExpect him to go off.
Glad to be of assistance
PantherPower
Footballguy
I disagree. i think there is an excellent chance Delhomme throws 2 TDs this weekend...to the Cardinals CBs. 
Bills_Fan11
Footballguy
He might have a good game, but Mushin being out has zero impact on anything.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
Thanks joba.I just traded him for LTExpect him to go off.
I love these kinda posts cause they usually correspond.
I wouldnt call 3 catches goin offThanks joba.I just traded him for LT
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Another tough choice for this week. Carolina's going to want to run, but does their D allow them to be able to? Yeah, he'll get targets, but just as much chance NO catches 'em as SS does.
the spanker
Footballguy
I wouldn't go that far yet. With the way the running game is going, D's must do all they can to slow it down and that should leave Smith with great opportunities.All Delhomme has to do is get him the ball.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
Nah, he didn't. He got a TD though.I wouldnt call 3 catches goin offThanks joba.I just traded him for LTI love these kinda posts cause they usually correspond.
NatronIsMean
Footballguy
Exactly. Da Guru's comment is about 3 weeks old. This is the best that Steve Smith's value has been since after the week 1 debacle. The running game is clicking and they are SHOCKING me by doing what I didn't think they could - turning into last year's Panthers. I don't like the schedule, but 1-2 more games and he will actually be useful in trades.the spanker said:I wouldn't go that far yet. With the way the running game is going, D's must do all they can to slow it down and that should leave Smith with great opportunities.All Delhomme has to do is get him the ball.Da Guru said:
Bermuda_Chub
Footballguy
Smitty has feasted on the Saints over the course of his career. Improved defense or no, if Roddy White can terrorize their secondary, so can Smith. I expect his second TD of the year this weekend.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I hope you're right, but Roddy has a real quarterback.Sharper's probably got as good of a chance at housing one this week as Smith.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Smith being a borderline #3 has nothing to do with his talent.Exactly. Da Guru's comment is about 3 weeks old. This is the best that Steve Smith's value has been since after the week 1 debacle. The running game is clicking and they are SHOCKING me by doing what I didn't think they could - turning into last year's Panthers. I don't like the schedule, but 1-2 more games and he will actually be useful in trades.the spanker said:I wouldn't go that far yet. With the way the running game is going, D's must do all they can to slow it down and that should leave Smith with great opportunities.All Delhomme has to do is get him the ball.Da Guru said:
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Beyond the TD play, not sure I would characterize Roddy as terrorizing the Saints' DBs, as he only caught 3 other balls. Add the bolded above and not sure if this is the slam dunk you think it is.Guess it depends if you are a glass half empty or full kind of person
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SaintsInDome2006
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I think Sharper, Harper, and the Saints's defense are going to eat Delhomme alive on Sunday afternoon.
He has an undefeated record there, as a Saint and Panther. SSmith1 has always done great against the Saints too.
But it ends Sunday. Sacks and picks, sacks and picks.
He has an undefeated record there, as a Saint and Panther. SSmith1 has always done great against the Saints too.
But it ends Sunday. Sacks and picks, sacks and picks.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
"Terrorize"? No. He hit on one bomb, with a shove-off.Sharper, Harper, Greer and Porter are all candidates for 6.Delhomme's career began in the Dome, maybe it ends there too with a benching. (Kind of kidding, kinda not).
Bermuda_Chub
Footballguy
You folks are sticklers when it comes to your choice of adjectives. I guess 100+ and a TD (which could've, and should've, been 125+ and 2 TDs were it not for an uncharacteristic drop by Roddy) does not qualify as "terrorizing." I guess in a post 9/11 world, some words should simply be avoided in civilian use. How about "abused" or "smoked" or "made water on"?
Regardless, Smitty gets his second TD of the year this weekend.
Regardless, Smitty gets his second TD of the year this weekend.
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I was at the game.Besides the bomb, 3 catches 40 yards, covered well almost every play. White was covered on the bomb, and while I've heard some people say that Greer may have bumped first, whatever, it was a desperate pass by a guy with a great arm while 14 down in the late 3rd quarter on 2nd and 20 and even so Greer was on the play, hardly beat.Ryan finished 19 for 42, with 1 TD - that one - with 3 INT's, 3 sacks (and maybe another one with a lost fumble overturned on review).Now I think Ryan (hate to say it) is a helluva quarterback.So, do you think Delhomme has the horses to match that?**********************5 TD, 13 INT's, 14 sacks, 3 games of 9 completions or less.WEEK OPP RESULT CMP ATT YDS CMP% LNG TD INT RAT ATT YDS AVG TD 1 PHI L 38-10 7 17 73 41.2 20 0 4 14.7 2 9 4.5 0 2 @ATL L 28-20 25 41 308 61.0 32 1 1 82.2 0 0 0.0 0 3 @DAL L 21-7 22 33 220 66.7 25 1 2 70.3 2 10 5.0 0 5 WAS W 20-17 16 25 181 64.0 22 1 1 82.3 3 7 2.3 0 6 @TB W 28-21 9 17 65 52.9 16 1 2 42.2 1 5 5.0 0 7 BUF L 20-9 27 44 325 61.4 52 0 3 55.6 0 0 0.0 0 8 @ARI W 34-21 7 14 90 50.0 50 1 0 94.3 1 7 7.0 0
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the spanker
Footballguy
I'm so on the fence about Smith I don't know what to do. I'd like to sell but if I do, I'll have to sell him and another player and not get fair value but his upside just seems so limited right now with Delhomme and that heavy run based offense.
CrazyHorse1581
Footballguy
Anyone have any news on SS this week? I know he had a "rib injury" during the game on Sunday. Any news Carolina homers?
Comer
Footballguy
(RotoWire) Smith (ribs) hasn't been listed on the Panthers' injury report on Monday or Tuesday.Analysis: It's possible that he'll end up being listed as probable after Wednesday's practice, but Smith's rib injury suffered on his second TD catch of Sunday's win over Atlanta appears to be a non-issue. Smith and the Panthers have a very favorable matchup on Thursday against a Dolphins secondary that ranks 27th in the NFL against the pass (239.4 YPG, 11 TD allowed).
omally
Footballguy
He has practiced both days. He isn't on the injury report today (Wednesday).
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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So, in reading the game recap, SS caught all balls thrown his way. Did he play after he got hurt, but was not targeted and/or Jake couldn't get him the ball, or did he have the rest of the day off.
On the fence with him for this week, but, with the game being tomorrow, inquiring minds want to know...
On the fence with him for this week, but, with the game being tomorrow, inquiring minds want to know...
Grahamburn
Footballguy
The running game was working like a charm, so there wasn't much need to throw late in the game. Miami is better against the run than Atlanta and 27th (I think) against the pass. I'm starting Steve Smith.
Shermanator
Footballguy
Some more encouraging news....
Delhomme looked better this past week than in previous games this year. His passes seemed more accurate and he threw with confidence. Couple this with the return of Muhammad( a legit #2 receiver), I like Steve Smith going forward. He was a great player down the stretch last year. Borderline mvp of the second half. Hopefully some of that magic is reappears down the stretch
Delhomme looked better this past week than in previous games this year. His passes seemed more accurate and he threw with confidence. Couple this with the return of Muhammad( a legit #2 receiver), I like Steve Smith going forward. He was a great player down the stretch last year. Borderline mvp of the second half. Hopefully some of that magic is reappears down the stretch
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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bump for today, as decisions need to be made
What is the advanced word on Gross's replacement at left tackle and its impact on the passing game? Jake likely doesn't need much to head back down the slope.
Any Panther homers to chime in, based on local reporting, etc...?
What is the advanced word on Gross's replacement at left tackle and its impact on the passing game? Jake likely doesn't need much to head back down the slope.
Any Panther homers to chime in, based on local reporting, etc...?
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Breesisdaman
Footballguy
It was looking kind of bleak for him until the end of the Dolphin game. 15 points last week and 14 this week. All things considered I'll take it but I am pretty certain he will see my bench against the Jets secondary next week.
theglorydays
Footballguy
That's good, right?
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Kind of sad to think about the game SS could have had with a real QB. The throw to his feet at the 4 could have been a TD...multiple over/under throws...a shame that this is a weekly gut check vs. a no brainer.
chook
Footballguy
So true. And while Cutler is getting shafted around here like boarding students at my high school, imagine Smith having a QB like him being able to throw him the rock.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Agreed. It's totally not Steve's fault, but I just never feel comfortable putting him in my starting lineup anymore. Last night's game was another ulcer-inducing gimmick until that late TD. I've been attempting to deal him for a while. Hopefully, the last two weeks with 3 TDs makes some of the WR-poor teams in the league I own him rise to the bait. Even if he winds up being productive the rest of the way, I'm over having to rely on Delhomme getting him the ball.
goldenchild
Footballguy
I traded Steve Smith, Cincy D, and Portis for Ricky and Lynch on Tuesay night (before word broke out about Ronnie being placed on IR).You should be able to land a decent RB for Steve right now, expecially after his nice littlle TD run. Target an owner that wasn't able to watch the game last night (since it was only on NFL network). Sometimes people just look at the stat line on NFL.com and don't pay attention to how they players looked during the game. Delhomme couldn't lead a HS team to victory right now.
NatronIsMean
Footballguy
Well, I've started Smith for two straight weeks now and am GLAD that the Burleson owner wouldn't do this trade ;-)Sometimes you're smart. Sometimes you're just fortunate. I'm the latter in this case for sure...theglorydays said:
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