Jags WR Smith retires

BAMAPHIN 22 · 05-11-2006, 10:30 AM

Jimmy Smith, one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history, has decided to retire.

Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl selection who overcame several health problems and a drug addiction during his 12 seasons, scheduled a news conference Thursday to announce his decision. His retirement was first reported by FoxSports.com.

The 37-year-old receiver led the Jags with 70 catches for 1,023 yards and six touchdowns last season. His ranks seventh in NFL history with 862 receptions and 11th in receiving yards. He has more receptions than every receiver in the Hall of Fame, and only Marvin Harrison has more catches and yards receiving than Smith since 1996.

Smith contemplated retirement during the offseason, but Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio asked him to take his time and be sure he was making the right choice. His announcement came a day before the team opened a three-day minicamp.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

ch19079 · 05-11-2006, 10:35 AM

losing Smith hurts them.

but the timing of it really really hurts them.

TXFinFan · 05-11-2006, 11:58 AM

Good news for the rest of the AFC South.

PhinFan0202 · 05-11-2006, 12:06 PM

Damn Jimmy Smith was a stud in his prime and is still one of the most consistent receivers in football. I'm not a Jags fan or anything but he probably one of my favorite receivers of all time. Thanks for the memories Jimmy.

dominizzo · 05-11-2006, 12:48 PM

What a great WR he was!!! Goood luck to Jimmy Smith

Predaphin · 05-11-2006, 01:34 PM

Jimmy Smith was still a threat....I'm glad he's gone....this will put even more pressure on their young WR's

NYinBostonFin · 05-11-2006, 01:43 PM

I just read this on sportsline and was shocked. Is it me or was this a complete surprise?

TotoreMexico · 05-11-2006, 01:53 PM

Too bad, he was a great Wr, good luck to him

Mike13 · 05-11-2006, 02:27 PM

He was one of the best, I wonder what the Jags will do to replace him?

burger13 · 05-11-2006, 03:50 PM

Dec 3rd game just got a lot easier.......they will miss him.

MARINO1384 · 05-11-2006, 04:16 PM

He was a great player. My dad always complains how the cowboys should of never gottin rid of him since he loves the cowboys.

Alex44 · 05-11-2006, 04:28 PM

He is/was one of my favorite recievers

Wow that sucks he looked like he had a couple years left....

playmaker1 · 05-11-2006, 04:36 PM

He was a great WR, he will be in the Hall of Fame soon

Jimi · 05-11-2006, 06:07 PM

A great reciever, always liked him a lot.

Time to let Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and Ernest Wilford is still a pretty solid core tho. It wont be the same, but i think they can get the job done.

Pennington's Rocket Arm · 05-11-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch19079

losing Smith hurts them.

but the timing of it really really hurts them.

not really. the way they've drafted the last few years seemed to indicate they were prepared for this. matt jones, reggie williams, and ernest wilfork are already there, and they drafted marcedes lewis to help the passing game even more. i think they knew.

he had a great career, i just don't see how he can go to the hall of fame when guys like micheal irvin and art monk can't make it.

05-11-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
ch19079 Dolphin, its whats for dinner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex, NC Age: 27 Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 35 Thanked 45 Times in 30 Posts	losing Smith hurts them. but the timing of it really really hurts them. __________________ Bills fan for life. and yes, i know i can't spell worth a damn. Samir: No, not again. I... why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam? I swear to God, one of these days.. Ah. Ah. Ah. I just kick this piece of **** out the window. -Office Space-

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dominizzo Ronnie23Brown Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dolphins Stadium/Montreal/Ft.lauderdale Age: 28 Posts: 16,870 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	What a great WR he was!!! Goood luck to Jimmy Smith __________________ sig by In_Flames

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Predaphin #1 Ricky Williams Fan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Close to the Bay Area, CaLi Age: 29 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 1 Thanked 237 Times in 121 Posts	Jimmy Smith was still a threat....I'm glad he's gone....this will put even more pressure on their young WR's __________________ #1 RICKY WILLIAMS FAN

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burger13 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Jersey Age: 31 Posts: 4,680 Thanks: 273 Thanked 555 Times in 306 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	Dec 3rd game just got a lot easier.......they will miss him. __________________

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playmaker1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kirkland, Wa Age: 27 Posts: 5,910 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	He was a great WR, he will be in the Hall of Fame soon __________________ THANKS LIKE2GOD FOR THE SWEET SIG!!!

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TXFinFan Pro Bowler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boise Age: 34 Posts: 1,193 Thanks: 3 Thanked 61 Times in 8 Posts	Good news for the rest of the AFC South.

05-11-2006, 12:06 PM	#4
PhinFan0202 Training camp fodder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ft.Lauderdale/Tallahassee Age: 23 Posts: 3,565 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 38 Posts	Damn Jimmy Smith was a stud in his prime and is still one of the most consistent receivers in football. I'm not a Jags fan or anything but he probably one of my favorite receivers of all time. Thanks for the memories Jimmy.

05-11-2006, 01:43 PM	#7
NYinBostonFin Playoffs Please!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 1,947 Thanks: 124 Thanked 107 Times in 66 Posts	I just read this on sportsline and was shocked. Is it me or was this a complete surprise?

05-11-2006, 01:53 PM	#8
TotoreMexico Member of the 'Owned! Awards' Commitee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tulancingo, Mexico Age: 21 Posts: 10,734 Thanks: 111 Thanked 199 Times in 116 Posts	Too bad, he was a great Wr, good luck to him

05-11-2006, 04:16 PM	#11
MARINO1384 Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Age: 18 Posts: 1,785 Thanks: 8 Thanked 56 Times in 39 Posts	He was a great player. My dad always complains how the cowboys should of never gottin rid of him since he loves the cowboys.

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Alex44 Chicago Bears GM Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Age: 18 Posts: 15,143 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts	He is/was one of my favorite recievers Wow that sucks he looked like he had a couple years left....

05-11-2006, 06:07 PM	#14
Jimi The World Is Yours Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tallahassee Age: 18 Posts: 5,136 Thanks: 12 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	A great reciever, always liked him a lot. Time to let Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and Ernest Wilford is still a pretty solid core tho. It wont be the same, but i think they can get the job done.

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