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Steve Smith Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Mon, 14 May 2012 22:58:19 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Brandon LaFell is believed to be the favorite for the No. 2 wide receiver job opposite WR Steve Smith.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:44:18 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said that New Orleans Saints players were encouraged to go after him. "I actually had an altercation with a guy who told me firsthand," Smith said, although he didn't name the player. "I was going out of bounds, and the guy went for my ankle. I said, 'Hey, man, cut that out.' He's like, 'Well, we get fined if we don't go after your legs when you go out of bounds.' … And actually this past year, this last game when we played them, I had a little conversation with Gregg Williams … He took responsibility, he was saying it wasn't right, but that's who he was."
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:18:33 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith's contract extension is a three-year deal with the team holding an option for the fourth year and could be worth as much as $37.8 million. The deal includes $16.8 million in guaranteed money. Smith received a $10 million signing bonus. In addition to the signing bonus, he'll also earn $1 million in base salary. Smith had been scheduled to earn $7.75 million in the final year of his contract. The new deal gives Smith more money, but he also frees up significant salary cap room for the Panthers, who had less than $500,000 available before this deal.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:32:28 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith wants to spend the rest of his career with the team. "I'm pretty much committed to living the next 11 years here in Charlotte," Smith said in a press conference. Smith's deal reportedly guarantees him around $18 million.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:10:42 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith's three-year contract through the 2015 season also includes a team option for the 2016 season. "Steve has been a difference maker at receiver for us since he's been here," general manager Marty Hurney said. "It's always good to keep your core players. We felt like Steve made it very clear that he wanted to finish career as a Panther. We're glad he did."
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:05:43 -0800 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton hit WR Steve Smith for a 55-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Pro Bowl. That was about the biggest highlight of the day for Newton, who managed to complete just 9 of 27 passes for 186 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions, including one returned for touchdown. Smith finished with five grabs for 118 yards and the score.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:07:42 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he believes he can be an effective player for another four years because he has not had many serious injuries in his career. Smith is entering his final year of his contract.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:06:28 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he hopes offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski stays with the team because the offense performed well this season and would have to start over if Chudzinski left for a head coaching job.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:45:48 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught six passes for 86 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:18:44 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught five passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in Week 15 against the Houston Texans.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:49:15 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith became the 35th player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:53:11 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught six passes for 125 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:48:22 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (undisclosed) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 9, and is listed as probable for Week 14.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:48 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (undisclosed) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 8.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:09:39 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith has seen a drop in production lately, and that's mainly due to opposing defensive backs starting to roll extra coverage his way. "He's a tremendous receiver and caugh a lot of people off-guard as far as his value to this team," QB Cam Newton said. "But last week was probably the week he got the most attention that I've ever seen anybody (get). They were rolling to him. They were pressing him, also. Having a guy under him and over the top of him, so it was physically impossible for me to make an accurate throw without putting the ball in jeopardy."
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:25:09 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:24:36 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith is 66 receiving yards shy of 10,000 for his career.
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:16:56 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught five passes for 41 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:18:19 -0800 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was accused of taking a cheap shot in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans. "He was frustrated, and he took a cheap one at me," Titans CB Alterraun Verner said. "He kind of clothes-lined me and threw me on the ground. I don't even know what all went down. Someone told me tried to sock me when I was on the ground."
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:55:33 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught seven passes for 100 yards and one touchdown in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:26:42 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught seven passes for 143 yards in Week 7 against the Washington Redskins.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:10:16 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith will face the Washington Redskins and CB DeAngelo Hall in Week 7. The two have had verbal bouts over the years, especially when Hall played for the Atlanta Falcons.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:59:02 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith will face the league's 28th-ranked pass defense in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have allowed 294.2 yards per game through the air, including 18 pass plays of 20 or more yards, and four plays of 40 or more yards. Smith has found the end zone three times in his past five games against Atlanta.
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:26:25 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught three passes for 79 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.
Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:07:18 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught eight passes for 181 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. Smith also became the franchise all-time leader in receiving yards, surpassing former WR Muhsin Muhammad.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:54:50 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith needs 23 yards in Week 4 to surpass former WR Muhsin Muhammad as the franchise's all-time leader in receiving yards. Smith enters the game with 9,233 receiving yards.
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:06:06 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith leads the NFL with 334 receiving yards and is tied for seventh in receptions with 14. His 23.9 yards per catch leads all receivers who have at least six receptions.
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:12:33 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith had six receptions for a game-high 156 yards in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. Smith posted 554 receiving yards with two scores in 14 games last season, but he already has managed 334 yards with two TDs in two games this year.
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:14:47 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said his critics need to find a new hobby after he exploded during Week 1. "Haters need to get a new hobby because I'm not on that list anymore. I'm just going to have fun and enjoy my teammates and they can enjoy me. It's a blast. I'm going to do like (LB Jon Beason) and put it all out there and if I blow a tire, that's the standard that's been set and that's the standard that I think we all should follow. I'm all in with him," Smith said. He noted there are going to be times he is the focal point of the offense and other times when he is a decoy to open opportunities for other players. "Other guys were getting involved and that was fun for me," Smith said. He believes the offense has plenty to build off of from their Week 1 game and they shouldn't be hanging their heads.
Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:10:27 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith exploded for eight receptions, 178 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, jelling immediately with rookie QB Cam Newton. Smith, who did not have a 100-yard game in 2010, posted his most receiving yardage in a single game since posting 189 yards in game against the Baltimore Ravens Oct. 15, 2006.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:18:54 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (finger) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') missed the preseason game Friday, Aug. 19, against the Miami Dolphins.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:36:53 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (finger) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 15.
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:18:11 -0700 Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (finger) has been diagnosed with a dislocated finger, and he will require stitches. He is expected to be out for a week to a week and a half.
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:09:42 -0700 X-rays on Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith's (finger) finger came back negative Tuesday, Aug. 9, after he was injured in practice. Head coach Ron Rivera feared that Smith may have a dislocated finger.
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:57:04 -0700 Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (finger) suffered a finger injury during practice Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:43:59 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (undisclosed) was carted off the field during practice Tuesday, Aug. 9, but walked off the field on his own power.
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:31:55 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he happy with the way he will be used in the new offense this season because he will not be asked to run block as much as he did last season. "It is nice to have layers, have multiple sets, not to just be stacking to one spot for 70 plays. I get to line up in different spots. It's just refreshing. It's not saying, 'Well, we're going to move you around,' and then never do it. Here they're actually saying it and it's happening. It's not just me. It's other guys as well," Smith said.
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:22:54 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith broke up a fight between RB Mike Goodson and SS Michael Greco during practice Tuesday, Aug. 2. Greco was signed over the weekend after playing for the Green Bay Packers last year.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:54:21 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith met with general manager Marty Hurney and head coach Ron Rivera Wednesday, July 27, and said he wants to remain with the Panthers. The Panthers, in turn, have taken him off of the trading block. Smith told ESPN's Adam Schefter Thursday, July 28, that he wants to be with the Panthers until he retires. Smith has two years remaining on his contract, making $7 million this year and $7.5 million next season. It is not clear if the Panthers are considering giving Smith a contract extension or raise.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:05:07 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith will remain with the team. Smith met with management late Wednesday, July 27, and he will be in training camp.
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:47:36 -0700 Chicago Bears SS Chris Harris said he believes that the Bears should be interested in Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith if Smith becomes available after the lockout is lifted. "If the opportunity is there, why not?" Harris said. "You can never have enough big-time playmakers on your team. We have plenty of those on our team now. It definitely wouldn't hurt to have another one." Harris has been working out with Smith this offseason and says he is in great shape.
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:33:54 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith did ask owner Jerry Richardson for a trade late last season.
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:32:56 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith indicated that the Baltimore Ravens are one of his preferred choices if he is traded after the lockout is listed.
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:23:41 -0700 The Carolina Panthers may be willing to accept a third-round draft choice if they decide to trade WR Steve Smith once the lockout is over.
Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:59:33 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith has been noncommittal about his future with the team, but at his foootball camp Friday, June 17, he and rookie QB Cam Newton have been bonding, which might bode well for the team keeping the 10-year veteran around. "Time will tell," Newton said.
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:27:16 -0700 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he hopes that WR Steve Smith remains with the team because he would like to throw to a great receiver.
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:26:12 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he briefly considered retirement this offseason because of his wife's health issues but is ready to play after it was found that his wife did not have any major issues.
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:30:30 -0700 The Carolina Panthers likely would look for at least a third-round draft choice if they decided to trade WR Steve Smith. The team would keep Smith if they did not get what they are looking for.
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:52:44 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he came away impressed after meeting with head coach Ron Rivera. "When I met Ron I would say they maybe sold him short. He's great, a great guy," Smith said. "My first meeting with him was pretty good, it was outstanding. I walked away very impressed."
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:50:01 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he approves of the team's decision to draft QB Cam Newton. "The drafting of Cam is outstanding," Smith said. "Met with him a few times and very much impressed by Cam."
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