December 2, 2008 Steve Smith was robbed at gunpoint on his driveway at around 4 a.m. back on November 25, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:Smith turned over cash and jewelry to the gunman, and was not injured in the incident. The gunman was not caught and there is speculation that Plaxico Burress decided to carry a loaded handgun due to Smith's robbery.
November 2, 2008 Steve Smith made the first touchdown reception of his young NFL career on Sunday against Dallas. He had 29 yards receiving total on five receptions.
Our View:Smith is a part of one of the most potent passing attacks in the league.
August 19, 2008 Wide receiver Steve Smith is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, head coach Tom Coughlin tells the team's official web site. Smith has been out due to a sore hamstring.
Our View:Smith missed a golden opportunity to step up while Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer were out. This second-year wideout has skills, but he continues to spend more time in the trainer's room than on the field.
August 17, 2008 Steve Smith is not expected to play Monday against the Browns due to a hamstring ailment, according to Giants.com.
Our View:Fellow receivers Amani Toomer (knee), Plaxico Burress (ankle), and rookie Mario Manningham (quad) are not expected to play in the game either. Smith was projected to be the No. 3 receiver this season, but has missed significant time due to injuries.
July 31, 2008 The NY Daily News reports that Steve Smith has missed significant time with soreness in his groin.
Our View:The Giants are deep at wide receiver so the more time Smith misses the more likely are his chances of possibly losing his roster spot. He only appeared in four games last season, making eight catches.
