" Steve Smith has played 11 seasons in the NFL, each with the Carolina Panthers. He's curious and smart, 5-foot-9 and 32-years-old, and he's great with kids.

He cares what people think about him because he often insists that he doesn't. He can be deep and caring and petulant, often at the same time.

Last Sunday, Smith became Carolina's all-time leader in receiving yards, passing Muhsin Muhammad.

I've written as many words about Smith as I've written about anybody.

You've heard my voice. Here are some others you've heard and some you might not have:"