Steve Smith is one of my favorite receivers of all-time and as a Chargers fan, I would love for him to visit the team and talk to that young group of receivers, QJ, specifically. I remember QJ’s people not being fond of what Steve’s critiquing of him during the draft process but I’d love for them to have a man-to-man talk, and maybe even give him some advice. Who knows, Jim could be the one to bring them together. Maybe even a mentorship type of relationship that could come from something like that. You never know. Nothing brings men together like football. #boltup ⚡️
Bro. QJs people were all over my comments after the draft when I was skeptical as hell of the pick. He's hugely improved this year though. Hope he keeps going in that direction.
Chargers fan here. I agree. The route running and ball awareness is there. Good hands. Good out of breaks and turns up field fast. And they both play bigger than their size. What IS different is that Ladd isn't going to beat the shit out of you on the field.😂
@@boogymanjones5288ya dk why he felt the need to compare a rookies numbers to a 16 year wr. Almost felt like a mocking or shot at Ladd. Was very weird to include that part
When Steve explained the delay, made me realize why we got rid of M Williams and needed to keep KA 13, his routes and delays are killer and that’s why he always got the first down, 4th down and short TD plays. However glad we got Ladd with more upside in the future.
I was never a Panthers fan specifically, having lived in Tampa for 18 years, but Steve Smith is a complete and total badass!! One of my favorite receivers of all time even though he never played for any of my favorite teams. Good guy, great athlete bad to the bone yo!!!
To clarify he was comparing a very small part of Steve Smith Sr game in how he would put his and ups as if he was going to catch the ball in one place and then adjust at the last second so the db cant breakup the pass
I'm pleasantly surprised by how gracious Steve was for this comparison. La-Dee-Dee is more twitchy than fast, and that's exactly what the Chargers need from him. hopefully Chark can be the speed guy.
There was a back shoulder throw from herbert to quentin johnston against the browns this week that was an amazing use of leverage. Unfortunately QJ was looking the other way, right at the defender so he had to turn back outside and missed the ball. That’s why JH throwing to La D D
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM IS ELITE AND THEY NEED TO SEE THIS VIDEO AND GET IT TO HARBAUGH RIGHT AWAY! WE NEED TO TRY AND BRING IN STEVE SMITH LIKE AS A WR COACH LIKE WE DID THIS YEAR WITH BOWMAN.
Gained a new subscriber, thought for sure I was going to hear something race. Since that all ESPN feeds us. Steve sees people for who they are and not based on the color of someones skin. I know its subtle and stupid to some. But I really appreciate it, its a breath of fresh air.
Speed is great but it's not always the killer. Quikness" is key. Gates is a perfect example. He runs is routes to the dot. Gates is quik(for a big guy) and had great, reliable and consistent hands. Ladd has all of that with quickness in his route and his getaway speed after the catch. Ladd is the REAL deal and getting better. Stay healthy young gun! BOLT ALL the WAY UP!!⚡️⚡️💪🏽💪🏽⚡️⚡️
Chargers fan here. This is a log comment, but I think it's a fun thought exercise. I'm not sure what dude was on about with the horrible stat comparison. It seemed forced and not necessary to add. BUT, their rookie numbers through 8 games ARE darn close with Ladd edging out on catches and TDs. Let's also look at the eerily similar context that they share as rookies. Both have/had solid coaching staffs. Steve was playing for a new franchise that was on its way to a superbowl appearance in a couple years. Jake Delhomme was a solid but not spectacular QB. He also split targets with Muhsin Muhammad, who was a damn good receiver. And Sam Mills was a HoF running back. The defense had a hall of famer on the D line and solid overall talent. Herbert is flat-out elite. It isn't my Charger bias speaking. It's recognizing objective greatness. He will end his career with a gold jacket. The organization is experiencing a rapid rebuild, with the arrow currently pointing up. A good rushing attack is the offensive focus. Ladd is splitting targets with Josh Palmer, and (to my happy surprise) Quentin Johnston is playing significantly better. Khalil Mack is a guaranteed Hall of Famer, Bosa is borderline depending on how he closes out his career. Derwin James is in his prime and on his way to Canton if he keeps the same pace, and the rest of the LBs and secondary are all playing at a high level.
Ya that was so unnecessary to add. I rlly don’t understand what he was tryna prove saying that. Felt like a shot at Ladd to basically say slow down with that comp when Ladd has been phenomenal. Smith had 154 yards receiving his rookie year, Ladd nearly had that in week 8. Bet he didn’t wanna compare that stat
@@BrokeMalone Dude you’re comparing a rookie’s career stats to a borderline Hall of Famer. Harbaugh was just saying he caught the ball like Steve Smith Sr. sometimes
The best part about Ladd's progression is that he is FINALLY drawing attention from multiple defenders. This will help open up other WRs (i.e. Josh Palmer TD against Browns).
Steve had 154 receiving yards his rookie season and just under 900 in his second year so don't know what sense it makes to bring up career number . Compare rookie Ladd to rookie Steve
Steve smith, senior get your butt out there on the field play for the chargers.Show em how it's done! Could you imagine having him on your team?How transformative that would be?
I haven’t seen Ladd mcconkey go get the ball in a contested catch situation the way Steve smith could. That man had hops , and his ability to aggressively high point was a key feature of his success (I’m talking about SS sr if it’s not clear).
First of all that is faster and you haven't been watching games but did you watch the last game where he went up in the corner of the end zone higher than the black dude white boy can jump
I agree with Harbaugh. If and when he gets stronger to deal with presses and doubles and or more attention he could be a guy. He could be like a Steve/Cooper mashup
My cold take, Steve Smith could take hits. I haven't seen McConkey get hit super hard. Another guy that could get up after getting crushed was Golden Tate.
This dude is GLAZING Steve SO HARD 😂😂😂😂😂 Talking about career stats against a rookie is so brain dead. Steve had 10 receptions for 150 yds his rookie season. The first half of this video is irrelevant
That's a fact but sorry ladd I love his game but not close to Steve Smith lol sorry not aggressive than him but I told panthers ladd is who we needed just like I said no johnathan mingo we get Josh downs or tank smh
Steve, go hang out at Chargers camp lol.
for real we could use him to teach our wr sum techniques
Please Steve!
Do it, harbaugh would love having you at the facility.
Steve you hear it
Like the symbol for your account. I have it on a hat and whooo BTFU ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Steve Smith is one of my favorite receivers of all-time and as a Chargers fan, I would love for him to visit the team and talk to that young group of receivers, QJ, specifically. I remember QJ’s people not being fond of what Steve’s critiquing of him during the draft process but I’d love for them to have a man-to-man talk, and maybe even give him some advice. Who knows, Jim could be the one to bring them together. Maybe even a mentorship type of relationship that could come from something like that. You never know. Nothing brings men together like football. #boltup ⚡️
If QJ was the type of guy that would benefit from Steve Smiths mentorship, he would already be better than he is.
I did a segment on Quentin earlier this year:
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Bro. QJs people were all over my comments after the draft when I was skeptical as hell of the pick.
He's hugely improved this year though. Hope he keeps going in that direction.
@@reasonablegentlemanhe's already benefiting from the the Chargers coaching staff.
He is a real LA native too One of Van Ness parks finest!
A player comp has nothing to do with stats.. its about play style.
Facts.
Yea that was weird. Kinda like the dude thought Steve would feel disrespected by the comp n threw Steve’s stats out there
Dude is tryna keep his job holding Steve’s jock
Chargers fan here. I agree. The route running and ball awareness is there. Good hands. Good out of breaks and turns up field fast. And they both play bigger than their size.
What IS different is that Ladd isn't going to beat the shit out of you on the field.😂
@@boogymanjones5288ya dk why he felt the need to compare a rookies numbers to a 16 year wr. Almost felt like a mocking or shot at Ladd. Was very weird to include that part
To be compared to Steve Smith is such an absolute giant compliment to Ladd Steve Smith was one of the best in my opinion in my lifetime
One tough son a gun too!
My top 5-6 alltime
Steve come coach the WRs for our chargers!
Exactly what I was thinking as he was explaining things
Sanjay Lal is a wr whisperer thooo
"Ice up son😤" is forever
Shout out to steve for not getting offended by the comparison and giving the young kid some respect 2:03 was hilarious also 😂
When Steve explained the delay, made me realize why we got rid of M Williams and needed to keep KA 13, his routes and delays are killer and that’s why he always got the first down, 4th down and short TD plays. However glad we got Ladd with more upside in the future.
Steve loves the Chargers and Harbaugh. Come be a part of what we’re trying to build ⚡️⚡️
Man that bolt train
@@montehandley1598 man yall got me BOLTED UP!
BOLT UP⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Chargers fan 43 years! Love seeing get the comparison and explain Ladd's game!
I was waiting for this response I love him and Ladd !
Excelente Stevo. Well done sir. I love the honesty at the end. Between the ears.
I was never a Panthers fan specifically, having lived in Tampa for 18 years, but Steve Smith is a complete and total badass!! One of my favorite receivers of all time even though he never played for any of my favorite teams. Good guy, great athlete bad to the bone yo!!!
To clarify he was comparing a very small part of Steve Smith Sr game in how he would put his and ups as if he was going to catch the ball in one place and then adjust at the last second so the db cant breakup the pass
"A lot of all purpose" sassy af 😂😂 that boy zesty
Ridiculously sassy lmmfao
😤
Steve is a gigantic ball of energy while he played, and even after he retired, love that guy as a player and a person
a great breakdown. Steve, come to LA and do a session with Ladd and post it up on YT.
Lol the cooper Kupp thing “Sneaky good” it’s always the white dudes being compared to each other it’s hilarious
😂😂 it's funny because kupp and mcconkey have nothing in common. Kupp is a big strong tackle breaker, while mcconkey is a quick contested catch guy.
NBAdraft mock draft website compared Adam Morrison to Larry Bird. 🤣🤣🤣
I'm pleasantly surprised by how gracious Steve was for this comparison.
La-Dee-Dee is more twitchy than fast, and that's exactly what the Chargers need from him.
hopefully Chark can be the speed guy.
🐐d Mr Smith 💪🏾💪🏾 top 5 all time best WR
There was a back shoulder throw from herbert to quentin johnston against the browns this week that was an amazing use of leverage. Unfortunately QJ was looking the other way, right at the defender so he had to turn back outside and missed the ball. That’s why JH throwing to La D D
"Do I go to my speed guy or my consistent guy"
Trick question: Ladd is both
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM IS ELITE AND THEY NEED TO SEE THIS VIDEO AND GET IT TO HARBAUGH RIGHT AWAY! WE NEED TO TRY AND BRING IN STEVE SMITH LIKE AS A WR COACH LIKE WE DID THIS YEAR WITH BOWMAN.
Take caps off and call the team "they". You're a fan, not a member of the staff
@@jarlwhiterun7478 SOMEONE HURT YOU AND IT WASN'T ME. DON'T TAKE OUT YOUR ANGER ON ME GO TO THE SOURCE.
I gotta say if it wasn’t for Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers I think McConkey could be a front runner for offensive rookie of the year.
Dont forget Brian Thomas jr. Jags are a joke but hes legit
@ yeah you’re right he is Legit .
Thanks for the compliments Agent 89!!!
Gained a new subscriber, thought for sure I was going to hear something race. Since that all ESPN feeds us. Steve sees people for who they are and not based on the color of someones skin. I know its subtle and stupid to some. But I really appreciate it, its a breath of fresh air.
@kalvinkalen3871 appreciate you 🙏🏽
Speed is great but it's not always the killer. Quikness" is key. Gates is a perfect example. He runs is routes to the dot. Gates is quik(for a big guy) and had great, reliable and consistent hands. Ladd has all of that with quickness in his route and his getaway speed after the catch. Ladd is the REAL deal and getting better. Stay healthy young gun! BOLT ALL the WAY UP!!⚡️⚡️💪🏽💪🏽⚡️⚡️
Chargers fan here. This is a log comment, but I think it's a fun thought exercise. I'm not sure what dude was on about with the horrible stat comparison. It seemed forced and not necessary to add. BUT, their rookie numbers through 8 games ARE darn close with Ladd edging out on catches and TDs. Let's also look at the eerily similar context that they share as rookies.
Both have/had solid coaching staffs.
Steve was playing for a new franchise that was on its way to a superbowl appearance in a couple years. Jake Delhomme was a solid but not spectacular QB. He also split targets with Muhsin Muhammad, who was a damn good receiver. And Sam Mills was a HoF running back. The defense had a hall of famer on the D line and solid overall talent.
Herbert is flat-out elite. It isn't my Charger bias speaking. It's recognizing objective greatness. He will end his career with a gold jacket. The organization is experiencing a rapid rebuild, with the arrow currently pointing up. A good rushing attack is the offensive focus. Ladd is splitting targets with Josh Palmer, and (to my happy surprise) Quentin Johnston is playing significantly better. Khalil Mack is a guaranteed Hall of Famer, Bosa is borderline depending on how he closes out his career. Derwin James is in his prime and on his way to Canton if he keeps the same pace, and the rest of the LBs and secondary are all playing at a high level.
Just bought Ladds jersey #15 cuz he’s going to be a real superstar ⭐️
Awesome stuff!
Yeah, that’s crazy. Rookie receiver Ladd McConkey has a lot less career yards than potential HoFer Steve Smith Sr.
Ya that was so unnecessary to add. I rlly don’t understand what he was tryna prove saying that. Felt like a shot at Ladd to basically say slow down with that comp when Ladd has been phenomenal. Smith had 154 yards receiving his rookie year, Ladd nearly had that in week 8. Bet he didn’t wanna compare that stat
u clearly dont understand football… that is a unique skill for a wr
@@BrokeMalone Dude you’re comparing a rookie’s career stats to a borderline Hall of Famer. Harbaugh was just saying he caught the ball like Steve Smith Sr. sometimes
Coming back to this after Ladd set team rookie records 😭😭😭😭😭
The best part about Ladd's progression is that he is FINALLY drawing attention from multiple defenders. This will help open up other WRs (i.e. Josh Palmer TD against Browns).
Liking that Shohei Ohtani shirt!
Smaller, fast, aggressive to the ball, yards after the catch, tough route running.
my favorite Panther. Miss this guy!!!
Technically speaking, his rookie year is better then Steve’s and he’s on pace to match his second year in his rookie year. Pretty impressive to me.
Does all purpose include return yards?
Yes
Every yard possible
He’s playing still is of Marvin Harrison SR literally everything! Body type, route running, catching, and frame!
Smith Sr first season. 10 catches 154 yards 0 TDs. McConkey, 35 catches 440 yards 4 TDs.
Great video.
Ladd is awesome
This was soooo good! Bolt up! ⚡️
I’ve been waiting for this since I heard the quote lol
Steve had 154 receiving yards his rookie season and just under 900 in his second year so don't know what sense it makes to bring up career number . Compare rookie Ladd to rookie Steve
McConkey will be an all time great at slot if he can bulk up a bit and stay healthy
Boost the young ladd confidence with this comparison
I learned this year that Steve Smith was short. This dude was one of my favorite players of his time and I always thought he looked like a giant 😂
That’s high praise for Ladd to be compared to the likes of Steve Smith ⚡️
Did Ladd make the comparison? No.
Should anyone do such a thing with a ROOKIE WR? No.
Sick video
Steve, we need you to head to LA and train Ladd. Please and thank you, big fan.
#BoltUp⚡️⬆️
Ladd ran a 4.39 and 4.41 40 time he has more than enough speed 😂
"You're on a very very short list Steve"
Steve Smith: WOAH
Steve Smith being on the same team as Harbaugh is wild. He really is the ageless wonder
I kinda like the Wes Welker comparison. Critically, because also takes more hits than he should, like Wes.
5’9 and 3/4 haha. Got to love steve smith.
Steve smith, senior get your butt out there on the field play for the chargers.Show em how it's done! Could you imagine having him on your team?How transformative that would be?
How can anyone misunderstand this ? It's just about his playing style! He's not saying he's that guy he's just got similar style!
I haven’t seen Ladd mcconkey go get the ball in a contested catch situation the way Steve smith could. That man had hops , and his ability to aggressively high point was a key feature of his success (I’m talking about SS sr if it’s not clear).
First of all that is faster and you haven't been watching games but did you watch the last game where he went up in the corner of the end zone higher than the black dude white boy can jump
You haven’t watched enough film
I agree with Harbaugh. If and when he gets stronger to deal with presses and doubles and or more attention he could be a guy. He could be like a Steve/Cooper mashup
Shoulda been Ladd over XL. But I can't complain XL doing okay so far. With Mingo and TMJ as past reference.
XL would be a star in another offense
Chiefs should've stayed at 32 and drafted this kid over trading up for Xavier Worthy.
Come through to chargers practice, teach Ladd how to get the defenders to Ice up
Ladd already proving to be the best WR ever in the NFL's history.
Steve Smith is my favorite all time reciever! Also he has some big ass hands!!!! LOLOLOL
They look exactly alike!!!
He’s def the #1 option
He's just compare a part of his game. He's not saying he's Steve Smith
Lol he immediately redirects the comparisons to Cooper Kupp
Steve Smith is a Tasmanian Devil Tough Feisty Aggressive and doesn’t back down! TAZ
Pearsall fought the guy who shot him in the chest..thats Steve Smith energy
steve old school with the whiteboard LOL
My cold take, Steve Smith could take hits. I haven't seen McConkey get hit super hard.
Another guy that could get up after getting crushed was Golden Tate.
I think the guy who reminds me most of Steve Smith right now is Jerry Jeudy jkjk 😂😂
This dude is GLAZING Steve SO HARD 😂😂😂😂😂 Talking about career stats against a rookie is so brain dead. Steve had 10 receptions for 150 yds his rookie season. The first half of this video is irrelevant
OMG you on the short list. Lol
the stats section was random but ok lol
Jimmy H doing it again! Dude can coach
Intelligence 101
He’s hunter renfrow but with a v8 engine
I thought Sterling sharpe was the last to get triple crown
Comp was about play style Steve. Not stats. Come on you’re smart enough to know that.
He aint got dat DOG in him like my man Steve slim foh
Steve Smith a cool dude. Don't wanna get on his bad side like Jeudy did tho hahaha.
Come to the bolts
How is Steve Smith Sr 15 years old? That doesn't make any sense.
We need Steve to come out of retirement Chargers
That's a fact but sorry ladd I love his game but not close to Steve Smith lol sorry not aggressive than him but I told panthers ladd is who we needed just like I said no johnathan mingo we get Josh downs or tank smh
Harbaugh was commenting about their styles of play not stats. What a doofus.
Mr. Steve Smith,
Can we please talk you into becoming a coach of the LA Chargers?
Please, please please?
😃
🤟🏼
⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
They twinninig, lol!
Chargers want you Steve do it for another organization why not come coach get a ring
More like Antonio Brown than Steve
😂😂😂
These 2 love reading stats.. like we can google stuff ourselves lol annoying
Smith is okay, the other guy should be baking cookies and drinking wine.
😂
Soft