Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has addressed rumors that he wants to be traded. "First of all, have I demanded a trade? I have not demanded a trade," Smith told Pro Football Weekly. "What I have asked for is to be in a competitive situation. I sat down with [GM] Marty [Hurney] a lot of times prior to the lockout. I am respected as a veteran amongst the players as well as the front office. So there has been dialogue (about his future in Carolina) prior to the lockout."