Panthers set to release WR Steve Smith

dontbelikethat · Mar 10, 2014

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The #Panthers are attempting to trade WR Steve Smith, per source. Given his $7M cap number and age (34), seems unlikely.

EDIT:

Much like the Buccaneers in their futile attempt to move Darrelle Revis and his contract, the Panthers have been dragging their heels on Steve Smith, praying someone would trade for him.

They’ve apparently realized that’s not happening.

According to Bill Voth of SportsXchange, the Panthers will release Smith today, ending his 13-year career with the team.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... ter-today/

rideaducati · Mar 10, 2014

Good luck. Of all the years to try to trade this guy, this is the worst timing possible.

Marvin49 · Mar 10, 2014

I think he'll be released. Same with Julius Peppers in Chicago.

Laloosh · Mar 10, 2014

Nothing like slapping the guy in the face for being your only reliable receiver. Would have been much less salt in the wound had they just released him rather than drag him through the mud with a failed trade attempt.

MizzouHawkGal · Mar 10, 2014

Good luck with that. You might get a 6th round pick more likely a 7th. Just release him and show some class like we did with Red if he isn't in your plans going forward.

Smelly McUgly · Mar 10, 2014

That's an untradeable contract, but even worse, the Panthers have no one except for him and Greg Olsen to catch the ball, so it makes no sense, either, even if they drafted someone else.

KitsapGuy · Mar 10, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have removed Steve Smith's jersey from their online team store.
This move happens after weeks of speculation that the team will look to trade or cut the wide receiver.

Several media reports claim the Panthers are attempting to trade Smith. However, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport says a trade is unlikely since Smith has a $7M cap and is 34-years-old.

Smith has played for the Panthers for 13 seasons. He has 836 catches for 12,197 yards and 67 touchdowns.
The team has not released anything official at this time in regards to Smith's status with the team.

http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/sports/pan ... 44441.html

Laloosh · Mar 10, 2014

KitsapGuy":1c0i6nxs said:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have removed Steve Smith's jersey from their online team store.
This move happens after weeks of speculation that the team will look to trade or cut the wide receiver.

Several media reports claim the Panthers are attempting to trade Smith. However, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport says a trade is unlikely since Smith has a $7M cap and is 34-years-old.

Smith has played for the Panthers for 13 seasons. He has 836 catches for 12,197 yards and 67 touchdowns.
The team has not released anything official at this time in regards to Smith's status with the team.

http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/sports/pan ... 44441.html

Stay classy, CAR. Holy hell I'd hate to be a Panther knowing that's how they treat their vets. No respect...

Smelly McUgly · Mar 10, 2014

The odd thing is that CAR would lose money against the cap this year by cutting Smith. I don't get it.

Happy · Mar 10, 2014

He must have KO'd someone again.

MizzouHawkGal · Mar 10, 2014

KitsapGuy":38neqg0q said:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have removed Steve Smith's jersey from their online team store.
This move happens after weeks of speculation that the team will look to trade or cut the wide receiver.

Several media reports claim the Panthers are attempting to trade Smith. However, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport says a trade is unlikely since Smith has a $7M cap and is 34-years-old.

Smith has played for the Panthers for 13 seasons. He has 836 catches for 12,197 yards and 67 touchdowns.
The team has not released anything official at this time in regards to Smith's status with the team.

http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/sports/pan ... 44441.html

Why not just cut him. It's flat out the class move given nobody will bite on a trade.

ctrcat · Mar 10, 2014

E.C. Laloosh":3nxz178c said:
KitsapGuy":3nxz178c said:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have removed Steve Smith's jersey from their online team store.
This move happens after weeks of speculation that the team will look to trade or cut the wide receiver.

Several media reports claim the Panthers are attempting to trade Smith. However, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport says a trade is unlikely since Smith has a $7M cap and is 34-years-old.

Smith has played for the Panthers for 13 seasons. He has 836 catches for 12,197 yards and 67 touchdowns.
The team has not released anything official at this time in regards to Smith's status with the team.

http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/sports/pan ... 44441.html

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Stay classy, CAR. Holy hell I'd hate to be a Panther knowing that's how they treat their vets. No respect...

Owner Jerry Richardson, while a shrewd businessman like all NFL owners, is a southern gentleman who for years had a GM (Marty Hurney) who was loyal to a fault and whose ludicrous contracts lead them to the worst record in football only three years ago. These contracts are still handcuffing the Panthers. GM Dave Gettleman certainly is playing the part of cold, heartless, northerner, certainly the polar opposite of Marty Hurney. Time will tell if this is a good football move. Certainly he has a plan (although right now it doesn't appear to make much sense). It has been handled poorly from a PR perspective however IMO. Sad as a Panther fan.

theENGLISHseahawk · Mar 10, 2014

If we lose Golden Tate, I really hope we offer Steve Smith a one year deal to replace him.

Not bad production vs the NFC West last year...

5 games, 317 yards (63 YPG), 3 touchdowns

ctrcat · Mar 10, 2014

^Should have been better than that. He had hands of stone with multiple big drops including an easy dropped TD against Arizona.

Laloosh · Mar 10, 2014

ctrcat":3oudwm83 said:
E.C. Laloosh":3oudwm83 said:

KitsapGuy":3oudwm83 said:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have removed Steve Smith's jersey from their online team store.
This move happens after weeks of speculation that the team will look to trade or cut the wide receiver.

Several media reports claim the Panthers are attempting to trade Smith. However, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport says a trade is unlikely since Smith has a $7M cap and is 34-years-old.

Smith has played for the Panthers for 13 seasons. He has 836 catches for 12,197 yards and 67 touchdowns.
The team has not released anything official at this time in regards to Smith's status with the team.

http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/sports/pan ... 44441.html

Click to expand...

Stay classy, CAR. Holy hell I'd hate to be a Panther knowing that's how they treat their vets. No respect...

Click to expand...

Owner Jerry Richardson, while a shrewd businessman like all NFL owners, is a southern gentleman who for years had a GM (Marty Hurney) who was loyal to a fault and whose ludacris contracts lead them to the worst record in football only three years ago. These contracts are still handcuffing the Panthers. GM Dave Gettleman certainly is playing the part of cold, heartless, northerner, certainly the polar opposite of Marty Hurney. Time will tell if this is a good football move. Certainly he has a plan (although right now it doesn't appear to make much sense). It has been handled poorly from a PR perspective however IMO. Sad as a Panther fan.

Releasing him would be the shrewd thing to do. Raking him over the coals by making him endure a failed trade is just mean. At least Boldin had some size and a large catching radius. That made him more marketable as an aging player. Short but quick depreciates faster than a Datsun.

davidonmi · Mar 10, 2014

"who's gonna protect me, and who am I supposed to throw the ball to."
-Cam Newton.
No seriously I think that team could take a step back, they have cap room but they have holes in the secondary, WR corps, and on the offensive line.

The front seven is still elite and they have their QB but I would have to think the saints should be the favorite in that division

chris98251 · Mar 10, 2014

Doesn't bring anything we need to Seattle, to expensive, to Old and won't get the ball enough to satisfy his ego.

HunnyBadger · Mar 10, 2014

theENGLISHseahawk":2v1pzyng said:
If we lose Golden Tate, I really hope we offer Steve Smith a one year deal to replace him.

Not bad production vs the NFC West last year...

5 games, 317 yards (63 YPG), 3 touchdowns

Steve Smith will be a Niner, methinks

King Dog · Mar 10, 2014

I love Steve Smith. We could cut Kearse and Lockette and roll with the shortest WR corps in history

RolandDeschain · Mar 10, 2014

Steve Smith doesn't concern me regardless of what team he goes to, and I don't really want him in Seattle.

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