Steve Smith Carted off the Field

[justinevans]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Carolina Panthers All-Pro receiver Steve Smith was carted off the field Saturday with a hamstring injury on the opening day of training camp.

Midway through the afternoon session, Smith pulled up while running a long route down the left sideline. He immediately clutched his left hamstring, took a couple of steps and fell to the ground.

Two trainers came to his side, and new teammate Keyshawn Johnson also came over to check on Smith, who slowly got to his feet after about a minute. He threw his gloves in anger, got onto the back of the cart and was brought inside.

"It seems like he probably strained it," Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said. "He's done this before in training camp."

Smith, who led the NFL with 103 receptions for 1,563 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, missed the final week of June's coaching sessions with hamstring pain.

Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, who is returning from a knee injury, had back spasms following the morning workout.

Jenkins, who missed all but five games in the past two seasons with knee injuries, walked gingerly to the locker room after the workout. He attempted to practice early in the afternoon session, but ended up riding a stationary bike.

"He made a move and took a hand in the muscle and suffered spasms," Hurney said.

Also Saturday, the Panthers released reserve defensive end Otis Leverette after he failed a physical due to illness.

[LeftWideOpen]

this is why fantasy drafts shouldnt start until after training camp.

sucks for anyone who invested a 1st round pick in this guy.

[Brownpants06]

he wouldnt go first round haha. but its definetly only a strain, be back in a couple days.

[LeftWideOpen]

he wouldnt go first round haha. but its definetly only a strain, be back in a couple days.

he's the top WR on the board. Most mock drafts have him anywhere from the 8th to 15th pick.

[leftstranded]

this is why fantasy drafts shouldnt start until after training camp.

sucks for anyone who invested a 1st round pick in this guy.
i agree and i'm so glad i didn't try to take him in the first

[leftstranded]

he wouldnt go first round haha. but its definetly only a strain, be back in a couple days.
in both drafts i've been in so far i have seen him go in the frist

[xearlynovemberx]

i love steve smith..even tho he killed the giants tin the playoffs

[Brownpants06]

in both drafts i've been in so far i have seen him go in the frist


most of my leagues he goes early second, a lot of people take RBs and Peyton. But I haven't had a league over 10 people until this year (where the draft is aug 28th)

[Broken Parachute]

Good thing we don't draft until August.

[leftstranded]

most of my leagues he goes early second, a lot of people take RBs and Peyton. But I haven't had a league over 10 people until this year (where the draft is aug 28th)
people draft differently

[leftstranded]

Good thing we don't draft until August.
who's we?

[mat1419]

most of my leagues he goes early second, a lot of people take RBs and Peyton. But I haven't had a league over 10 people until this year (where the draft is aug 28th)
My strategy is to always get the top wide out very early...the WR pool is the most shallow, so I try and get the best of that crop when I can.

[xearlynovemberx]

My strategy is to always get the top wide out very early...the WR pool is the most shallow, so I try and get the best of that crop when I can.

im hoping alot of the rookie wrs i drafted have a good year haha

[Broken Parachute]

who's we?
AP League

[xearlynovemberx]

AP League

im gunna win that leauge :dry:

[justinevans]

im hoping alot of the rookie wrs i drafted have a good year haha

this was the worst year for rookie wrs in a long time.

[xearlynovemberx]

this was the worst year for rookie wrs in a long time.

i still think chad jackson/holmes can have somewhat productive years...there was noone good around when i picked them so i figured why not

[Broken Parachute]

im gunna win that leauge :dry:
lol good one im so winning that

this was the worst year for rookie wrs in a long time.
The only one besides Sinorice Moss I'd draft is Chad Jackson, I think he's got some potential.

[mat1419]

Chad Jackson, I think he's got some potential.
he's good for your bench...he might emerge as a top receiver since they're so thin...but i hope he's not someone you need to produce right away

[Broken Parachute]

he's good for your bench...he might emerge as a top receiver since they're so thin...but i hope he's not someone you need to produce right away
Yeah. Nobody should be relying on a rookie as a starter this year at WR, there are plenty of good wide outs to draft.

[mat1419]

Yeah. Nobody should be relying on a rookie as a starter this year at WR, there are plenty of good wide outs to draft.
I did that one time, relied on a rookie starting from week 1, Randy Moss. It worked out well that year.

[justinevans]

i still think chad jackson/holmes can have somewhat productive years...there was noone good around when i picked them so i figured why not

holmes as a #3 in a primarily running offense?

[Broken Parachute]

I did that one time, relied on a rookie starting from week 1, Randy Moss. It worked out well that year.
hahaha well there's some exceptions I guess

[xearlynovemberx]

holmes as a #3 in a primarily running offense?

eh, it was like my second to last pick so it didnt hurt

[justinevans]

eh, it was like my second to last pick so it didnt hurt

hahah i remember drafting Larry Johnson in the 14th round last year.

[xearlynovemberx]

hahah i remember drafting Larry Johnson in the 14th round last year.

hahah, what a steal that was

[Broken Parachute]

hahah i remember drafting Larry Johnson in the 14th round last year.
A little lucky haha

[mikeford]

i agree wit mat1488 or whatever... unless you have one of the top 4 picks (larry johnson, LT, alexander or peyton) youre best bet is a top tier wideout. most every other running back and QB can get you good, but not eye popping numbers.

[Broken Parachute]

i agree wit mat1488 or whatever... unless you have one of the top 4 picks (larry johnson, LT, alexander or peyton) youre best bet is a top tier wideout. most every other running back and QB can get you good, but not eye popping numbers.
Who would be the best WR to draft besides Steve Smith?

[xearlynovemberx]

Who would be the best WR to draft besides Steve Smith?

probably chad johnson,santana,to

[Broken Parachute]

probably chad johnson,santana,to
I would take TO.

[xearlynovemberx]

I would take TO.

chad johnson

[leftstranded]

i just figured out that i'm in that league. haha

[xearlynovemberx]

i just figured out that i'm in that league. haha

what team are you

[Fullcollapse3k]

Man am I glad I read this before my draft tonight.

[leftstranded]

what team are you
should be left stranded.....if i'm in the same league

[xearlynovemberx]

should be left stranded.....if i'm in the same league

i gotta check

[justinevans]

hahah, what a steal that was

yeah I also picked chicago defense and thomas jones right before.

my team last year was pretty nuts.

[xbrokendownx]

damn i hope hes ok.

steve smith is my favorite player in the nfl thats not a miami dolphin