Steve Smith anyone??

I would do it but only if the right deal opens up. We should not get very excited because of all the rumors this offseason regarding Roy Williams (Det) Chad Johnson and Boldin.

there is something to this rumor, you can bet King Jerry has already made a call inquiring about the services of Mr. Smith, just don’t let him break T-New’s nose

All the chances the Cowboys took on players were for men who were good on the field and in the locker room (TO not withstanding), but had problems off the field. The Cowboys then paired up the troubled player with Clavin Hill and other good role models to help them change their lives. Smith has got too much of a temper problem and is not someone you can depend on. I know people will try to compare him to TO, but TO wasn’t going to punch you in the huddle.

I also don’t think the Cowboys are the only team that would want him. That’s part of the humbling experience to these guys, knowing that if they screw up with the Cowboys, there is no more NFL for them.

And the price would be too much. All the other reclamation projects were low risk/high reward chances. If the Panther’s cut him, and no other team wanted him, that would allow Jerry to lowball him and get him here cheap. Then it MIGHT be worth it.

This is literally the last guy I would want on this team. World class talent, punk-a** attitude this is not the kind of guys we need. You really think this guy will come in humble like Pac man and Tank and accept his role at #2? Yeah, right. Plus, the Panthers would be crazy to get rid of him, if they have any hope for this season.

If I were to say there is one ideal receiver in the entire league that would complement Terrell Owens, as a speedy, tough, deep threat that would tear up this league for many many years with our dynamic offense…It would be Steve Smith….he is by far the best posible choice to be our #2 (better than C Johnson, R Williams, A Boldin).....and eventual #1 304 years from now…...he’s got a temper ? he’s a bad team guy ? he wouldn’t fit in here ??? please….that’s easily rectified when your winning…and winning consistantly…...he’s been hamper on a team with NO QB’s, NO WR’s, and NO RB’s….for years….He is NOT some sort of distraction or off the field misfit….he’s a competitor….plain and simple…..When I heard he busted that dude’s nose…...first thing that came to my mind is….....JERRY…...WHATEVER IT TAKES…...GET STEVE SMITH OVER HERE…
I’d say with Steve Smith added to this already potent offense….This would be far and away the most talented Offense of ALL TIME….....and a virtual lock to win the next 3 Super Bowls if kept intact without injuries…

I’d be willing to give up a 1st plus a player, plus another high rounder 2nd-3rd…..or 2 1st rounders…..whatever it took…..

Here’s the link. Hey, how can I get a link into a comment like before?

jackpot! attitude wise not so sure! sounds frustrated to be on a going no where soon team,& wants out.
The Cowboys have a way of changing attitudes!
stop teasn.

If they did, Jerry would be on all over that. We’re talkin about a top 5 wideout here, I dont care if he’s a part time axe murderer.

TO’s our #1 WR

Can’t have Smith and TO on the same team. That wouldn’t work. Smith is too much of a douchebag to accept being a #2 WR. He’s really too much of a D.bag period! I know he has talent, but if his own teammates want to beat the heck out of him, that ought to tell you all you need to know.

It’s not happening. Carolina would never give him away; he is the franchise.

And I think it would actually work with him and T.O. But it would take way too much to get him. Not worth mortgaging the future.

Plus, like it’s been said—Panthers aren’t nuts. Steve Smith is the offense.

That I read on hear, is know one believes Smith will be traded..

He is a very, very talented football player with alot of heart and passion to be great, but it seems that, like what happened with Deangelo Hall last year and against the Cowboys a coupla years ago, his threat can be nullified by simply pissing him off.
Then he gets a penalty.
Then he gets ejected.
Then he gets fined.
He’s suspended for 2 games now BY THE TEAM. That’s bad chemistry for this laid back bunch in Big D.

p.s. I’d trade for him in Madden, though.

I thought Glenn was supposed to sign with Miami a couple of days ago??

I find it a little odd.

Everyone is all uptight about a sideline scuffle. Dont you want somebody on your team who aint afraid? If Ken Lucas knew how to fight this would be just another “good old training camp scuffle.”

But since Steve Smith can bang, and Lucas cant. Smith is the bad guy. They oughtta suspend Lucas for bumpin his gums and gettin whooped.

I can tell you somethin else too. You know who lost the most respect in that locker room? Lucas. Think about it, any disagreement he has with anyone from now on is gonna end with “Shut up ‘for I get Steve!”

Nate Newton was on KTTB with David Smoak (M3U) today and has some really good insights into this situation. He has seen Smith be volatile and angry on the field on a level beyond any of the other “troubled” players the Cowboys have taken in, and also points out that:

we don’t have that many balls now… [names T.O., Witten, PC, MB3, Felix] people say you can’t have enough good players, that’s cornerbacks… but you can get too many guys on offense, that Steve Smith would not be satisfied, I doubt we could eat up his contract.

That might be true with any real top WR across from T.O. but you need the personality who can fit in with a lot of other high powered weapons. when you combine limited touches on a team with so many weapons with a very volatile, angry player, he could become extremely disruptive.

to work on this team. There’s no way he’s be happy playing second fiddle to T.O. and Witten who will both catch over 90 balls this season as Romo’s favorite targets.

I’d pass on Smith, I’d only consider him if something seriously happened to T.O.

I found my way to the boxing ring.

Here’s my abbreviated take on the matter. Steve Smith is an enormous talent. He would make our offense nearly impossible to contain for ANY defense in the league, this I’m certain of.
So would he fit in here in big D? Hard to say. While winning generally breeds harmony, I’m not so sure with Smith. I mean, any way you look at it, the dood has had anger issues during his career and I’m pretty sure it even goes back to college. How would you feel if he popped TNew upside the head and took him out for a couple of games? I know I’d be pretty upset about it. I’ll take good team chemistry over one more good player that’s always coiled up. Now if our team was desperate for talent I may think a bit differently, but players like that can really throw a wrench into practice and game days.

In Smiths defense, none of us really know what happened for sure but if you have stuff like this in your past then people are always gonna point at you first. More times than not they’re gonna be accurate with their accusations.

Jerry does such a good job with working with players and keeping them happy that I wouldn’t be opposed to taking in Smith if he thought it would work out. I’ve come to really trust his judgment on matters like this. Besides, I’m pretty sure if Smith signed with the Boys you would all find a way to forgive him and give him the benefit of the doubt, don’t ya think?

Main thing – no teams have any incentive left to trade for draft picks. The season is about to start (hallelujah). These guys will still have value come draft time and, if the Boys are desperate then, the Panthers will talk, knowing what the draft picks in play actually are. Furthermore, if Carolina traded Smith to Dallas, they would have to deal with the fallout (Dallas being the best team in the NFL) and would be blamed for it. It would also guarantee the picks they get back will effectively be a round lower (32nd pick in the first round feels a lot like a 2nd round pick).

Unless Carolina thinks they can’t get through the season with the guy, they will at least hold him until the season is over unless they are getting active, contributing players in return. And, as many have pointed out, he is their offense. They would be telling their fans, not only are we going to put Dallas over the top, but we are waving the white flag before the season even starts.

As for after this season, we’ll see what we have at #2 WR. But count me among those that think, in a fantasy setting where touches don’t matter, Smith would be the perfect speed WR to complement TO.

...Carolina decides to part ways with Smith, you can be damn sure they’ll attempt to get something at least close in value (maybe two high draft picks). But I seriously doubt they’re gonna do that. I mean think about it. Training camp is underway and preseason games are about to start. Now would be the wrong time to get rid of the diminutive playmaking receiver.

Who else do the Panthers have @ WR?

I would love for our Cowboys to have SS starting opposite TO, but we’re dreaming here folks. Not gonna happen.

On the other hand, I think this second spat involving Smith is a bit overblown. Don’t get me wrong, breaking Lucas’ nose does warrant a suspension. No arguments here. But the whole “he has a reputation” thing is ludicrous. The last time something like this happened was when he wasn’t a starting WR - he was an electrifying return man - and he was punished for that infraction, as well. Several years have gone by since that teammate infighting incident, but the media has to bring that up, string it together with the recent situation, and “POOF,” call it a “history” of out of control problems.

Bleh.

Two totally separate incidents seemingly eons apart in time.

He shuts him down everytime we play them. Didn’t Smith get thrown out of a game the last time or the time before out of fustration over Newman shutting him down?

But, MIles Austin is stepping up.. Making finding a WR, not as important.