Mr. P Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 All has been quiet on the Steve Smith free-agency front so far. Given his injury situation after suffering cartilage damage in his knee late last year, the wide receiver hasn't signed or gone on any visits. Until now. And the first stop will be a familiar one. Smith is scheduled to fly to Jersey from California and meet with the Giants early this week. He will catch up with the front office and the coaching staff, get a sense of where everything stands financially and perhaps provide an update on his medical situation. "We're going to see where he is in the process," Smith's agent, Ben Dogra, said by phone this evening. "The good news is we have time. If Steve goes back to the Giants, he knows the playbook, so there wouldn't be any issues there." Smith doesn't have any other visits scheduled at this point. It's unclear what kind of time frame there will be for his signing or a return to the field. The single-season franchise leader in receptions with 107 in 2009, Smith has been a valuable asset for the Giants and the team would obviously like to retain his services. General manager Jerry Reese said the team has an offer out to him and stated at the start of training camp of Smith and then-unsigned free agents Ahmad Bradshaw and Kevin Boss the ball was "in their court." Dogra wouldn't get into any specifics of negotiations but made it seem like they're in the preliminary stages across the board. "That first wave of free agency is over, so we'll take a step back here and see what teams have an interest in a Pro Bowl wide receiver in his prime," Dogra said. "Maybe I'm partial here, but I would think somebody would be." Perhaps the Giants will make sure it never gets to that stage, beginning with their sit-down with Smith early this week. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_free_agent_steve_smith.html I want Steve back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I want Steve back too but only on a contract that takes into consideration he;s a possible candidate for knee replacement surgery......sad really the guy is world class when healthy......may be our good fortune.....without the injury we probably could not have afforded him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I want Steve back too but only on a contract that takes into consideration he;s a possible candidate for knee replacement surgery......sad really the guy sis world class when healthy......may be our good fortune.....without the injury we probably could not have afforded him yeah, we are trying to do him a favor. No other team seems interested, I believe we are talking a one year deal, he will be on the PUP list, he cannot play until after week 7. We will at least have him, for nine games, he could put his name out there again for next offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Smith, says source, has an offer from the #NYG on the table, but it's not to his liking. Other teams have shown mild interest. http://twitter.com/#!/TheBlueScreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Giants are in a good position either way this goes. If Smith Smith does go elsewhere, there is depth behind him. He'll be hard to replace, but not irreplaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 wow tough crowd how quickly they forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I like Smith. The dude is basically the anti-Osi. I see him in Giants uniform for years to come.. at least I'm hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Put me in the regiment that wants him back...he could get open like none of our other receivers could. What's the kicker here is that I'm betting there's a team out there willing to throw an assload of money at him, despite the injury. I'm hoping the Giants pony up on this one. I really believe that Smith is far more a necessity than Bradshaw was and hope that the Giants FO feel that way as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Put me in the regiment that wants him back...he could get open like none of our other receivers could. What's the kicker here is that I'm betting there's a team out there willing to throw an assload of money at him, despite the injury. I'm hoping the Giants pony up on this one. I really believe that Smith is far more a necessity than Bradshaw was and hope that the Giants FO feel that way as well. And look at he's gone about his business.. he didn't cry a river when there's 2 or even 1 year left on his contract.. he got on the field and played... and now it's time for the FO to show loyalty.. injured or not.. the guy is a stand up player and rare by today's standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nas has a good point.........show some loyalty to a guy who did not throw a hissy fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb37 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nas has a good point.........show some loyalty to a guy who did not throw a hissy fit Smith is a stand up guy. The big question is can he still stand up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Smith is a stand up guy. The big question is can he still stand up. I don't know why it'd be difficult to structure a deal so that he's paid well, but penalized if unable to make the field due to injury. I don't see him as a top 10 #1 WR talent, but EASILY a top 5, #2 WR. Regardless, he's a solid starter once the injury is healed and should be compensated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Smith is a stand up guy. The big question is can he still stand up. Of course he can. We're talking a few games he'll miss this season... I just don't see us bashing Osi for his antics while looking the other way when the FO doesn't accommodate an all around great player like Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Of course he can. We're talking a few games he'll miss this season... I just don't see us bashing Osi for his antics while looking the other way when the FO doesn't accommodate an all around great player like Smith. If the FO doesn't take care of this guy, then I have officially lost a little respect for our FO. Because of Osi's whining and the way he's gone about his business, I'd lose an equal amount of respect if the FO caved to his contract demands. I'm all in favor of trading Osi and signing Smith at this point. I just keep coming back to the Kevin Kolb trade. Granted, Arizona overpaid for Kolb, but that deal could easily be used for comparison purposes in shopping Osi to other teams. After all, Osi, despite his injuries, has a much larger body of work than does Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Of course he can. We're talking a few games he'll miss this season... I just don't see us bashing Osi for his antics while looking the other way when the FO doesn't accommodate an all around great player like Smith. That's still an unknown Nas. The FO will be taking a substantial risk signing Smith to a big contract. I'm assuming the one they presented has very little in the way of guaranteed money. The fact no other team has been bidding for his services says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 That's still an unknown Nas. The FO will be taking a substantial risk signing Smith to a big contract. I'm assuming the one they presented has very little in the way of guaranteed money. The fact no other team has been bidding for his services says a lot. I'm aware and it's not like they can't just cut the guy like it's the norm. The fact this guy waited till his contract is over and got injured during that last year says the FO should do right by him.. sign him and call it a day on this season.. if it means he hits the injured reserves or PUP or whatever I'm all for it.. I just don't want to see him unemployed after what he's shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I'm aware and it's not like they can't just cut the guy like it's the norm. The fact this guy waited till his contract is over and got injured during that last year says the FO should do right by him.. sign him and call it a day on this season.. if it means he hits the injured reserves or PUP or whatever I'm all for it.. I just don't want to see him unemployed employed by another team after what he's shown. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 His game is route-running, not speed. Assuming his knee heals satisfactorily, he'll be a force, even if he loses a little speed. He already knows how to make receptions in crowds. Personally, I'd rather take the chance and have Smith get us clutch 3rd down receptions for years to come. This isn't really the same situation as Boss and Bradshaw: this isn't an injury that has happened repeatedly, and he's no more one injury away from retirement than any other player in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I dont think you come back from this microfracture in one year...........its a two year deal Steve should accept a decent payday and sit out 2011............then hope that the Mayans were wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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