Is Panthers WR Steve Smith A Viable Target For Kansas City Chiefs?

Based off something I saw on mockingthedraft.com, but didn’t get around to it. Weird

I like Steve Smith, but I don’t know if I see too much of a difference with him and Santana Moss in terms of what they could offer our team; and we could get Moss without giving up a draft pick. I think Smith is more physical and a little better route runner, but they both accel at the deeper routes.

If Smith could be had for a lower pick, 3rd round at max, then maybe, but if we can get Moss for much less, contract wise, then I’d go that direction

The WR free agent pool is just too deep. Breaston, S. Moss, the other Steve Smith, James Jones, T.O. (just kidding) are all available. I think we gotta grab one of those and hold on to our draft picks.

We don’t need him to be a superstar. We need him to be a sure-handed, reliable target that can prevent teams from centering on Bowe.

I will say that we should also draft a WR in the late rounds to go with the acquisition of Smith.

Also, let’s not forget that Carolina has had all sorts of troubles in the passing game. They have QB and OL issues as well as lack of depth at WR. Smith probably has a good 3 years left in his tank, and I really only think we need him for 1.

like Santonio Holmes and others were traded in the last couple years

He is trouble. Too much of a hothead and caused too many fights. No way he is part of the “Right 53.”

I’d say a 3rd if I thought we were a SB contender with him next year. But we’re not, and at his age it’s only going downhill from here.

A 4th… well, that round is even more of a crapshoot, so sure.

The more I think a 3rd might be ok. Smith really takes care of his body and definitely is a student of the game. Look at some of the other wideouts that have been productive late into their careers that were that way. e.g. T.O. & Moss. They may have been headaches but you can’t deny their production into their late 30’s. He’ll only be 32 at the starting the season (hopefully). Why not trade him and sign him to a 3 year deal with the option for the 4th or maybe even a 4 year deal with the option for a 5th and see if he can’t do the same. A younger player in the draft is a must but the need to take one so early will be far less if that were the case.

We might have some extra picks if Pioli works his magic, could be a good move

When he was healthy, he was always a long bomb type of target and Delhomme could always manage to find him deep. I think we already have a deep threat in Bowe. Yes, Smith has great hands and is a great receiver but I don’t see him as a viable #2 receiver opposite Bowe. We need a guy like Breaston. Here’s a bit on him:

“Breaston had a breakout year in 2008. Following a serious injury to perennial Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin, Breaston was inserted into the Cardinals’ starting line-up at wide receiver. Breaston notably refused to participate in pre-game introductions at home games due to his opinion that he was still a backup, keeping a seat warm for the usual starter Anquan Boldin. Breaston finished the year with 1,006 yards, and he, Boldin, and Larry Fitzgerald became the fifth 1,000 yard receiving trio in NFL history.”

I love the fact that he had so much respect for Boldin that he would sit for introductions. Seems like he has great character which is something Pioli loves. Unfortunately, he’s first round RFA tender material and we’re not giving up our first rounder for him. But I think he’s a prototypical #2 WR while Steve Smith is not.

 Steve Smith might play in the league for 3 more years. A 4th rounder could be a starting guard for many years. A 5th rounder could get Dwayne Harris..
 
 The Chiefs got a starting safety with last years 5th rounder. We don’t need another Chris Chambers..

and let Verran Tucker have a legit shot at the #2 spot.

can we make a run at Rae Carruth?

and too small. I want a big wide out in the draft like Baldwin, Hankerson, or Greg Little

Smith > Bolden. Third round picks are great, but are often overvalued. Trading a third round pick for a proven receiver is a good trade. Besides, as far as character concerns, the Chiefs have Todd Haley who would work with Smith and not take any shenanigans.

but the guy is 31, undersized and injury prone. We already have a younger version of him on the team in McCluster. In fact, he started out as a KR/PR his first couple years in the league just like McCluster. The guy relies on his speed and at his age the wheels should be falling off soon. On the other hand he is also a certified playmaker and when healthy he’s one of the best receivers in the league. His character has to be a bit of a concern though. I’ll just trust Pioli on this one.

which is very unlikely. I would rather Sidney Rice, Steve Breaston, James Jones, ect.

Steve Smith sits at the bottom of last year’s class of receivers with a minimum of 50 passes
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr2010

Think it’s a one year event? Year before he still had negative DYAR:
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr2009

not for Steve Smith from CAR. 32 and next to no production over the past couple years does not merit the worth of a 3rd IMO.

If we assume that a new CBA is agreed upon before the draft it would be one thing, or would it? Even with a new CBA, would they allow trades for 2011 draft picks?

Anyway, I have a feeling that a trade for Smith involving a draft pick would end up being a conditional pick….perhaps ranging from maybe 3rd-5th.

I know hes only 30 but we want rookies, We are following that mold now.
No more overprice free agents that are used up and traded, Just fresh young moldable talent to develop.