Smith Defends Self, Says Injury Isn't Contract Ploy

[goasu984Life]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Steve Smith heard the rumor: He's coming back slowly from his hamstring injury as a ploy to get a new contract.

The wide receiver shredded that theory Wednesday as he tries to work his way back onto the field for the Carolina Panthers.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2596004

[HiHiYikas]

Yeah, I thought that sounded a bit far-fetched. I wouldn't expect Smith to do something like that. After TO's injury saga, rumors like those are bound to pop up sooner or later.

[dirtbag]

IMO, Steve Smith has earned the right to not be subject to these questions.

He's an absolute badass who gives his all when he's on the field.

[AppGuy04]

Steve Smith will get PAID. Carolina has seen what they are without him. Whatever it takes to keep him in Charlotte. I'll pay some of it if I have to.