Earlier this week, Getty Images opened up its vault containing millions of pictures in what could be a game-changing move for how images are shared online. I wanted to experiment a bit inside that vault and ended up going down a memory lane of Steve Smith’s career in Carolina.

On Thursday, I wrote too many (including myself) have been focused on Smith’s murky future this offseason. I then decided to compile a whole bunch of his pictures into this post.

So please forgive my hypocrisy and enjoy this stroll down Panthers’ memory lane, provided by the pictures and captions of Getty’s incredibly talented photographers.

2001

HONOLULU, HI – FEBRUARY 9: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the NFC returns a kick against the AFC in the 2002 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 9, 2002 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

2002

GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers prepares for the next play during the game against the Green Bay Packers on September 29, 2002 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Panthers 17-14.

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 6: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 6, 2002 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cardinals won 16-13.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 8: Wide Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers advances the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ericsson Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Bengals 51-21.

2003

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 7: Muhsin Muhammad #87 and Ricky Proehl #81 dance to celebrate a touchdown by Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 7, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 24-23.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 12: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown after eluding Idrees Bashir #28 of the Indianapolis Colts on October 12, 2003 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Panther won 23-20 in overtime.

NEW ORLEANS – OCTOBER 26: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers leaps over a New Orleans Saints defender October 26, 2003 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20 in overtime.

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 9: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a reception for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 9, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 27-24.

16 Nov 2003: Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch over Champ Bailey of the Redskins during the Panthers 20-17 victory over the Washington Redskins at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

30 Nov 2003: Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers celebrates his touchdown during the Panthers 25-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

CHARLOTTE, NC- DECEMBER 21: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers leaps into the crowd after they defeated the Detroit Lions December 21, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 28: Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown against the New York Giants on December 28, 2003 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 3: Steve Smith #89 is congratulated by Jake Delhomme #17 and Stephen Davis #48 of the Carolina Panthers after a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during their NFC Wildcard playoff game on January 3, 2004 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte. 

10 Jan 2004: Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers catches a game winning 69 yard touchdown pass to give the Panthers 29-23 double overtime victory over the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Conference Championship at the Edwards Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.

ST. LOUIS – JANUARY10: Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is congratulated by teammate Kevin Donnalley #65 after defeating the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on January 10, 2004 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Smith scored the winning touchdown as the Panthers defeated the Rams 29-23 to advance to the NFC Championship Game.

PHILADELPHIA – JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball after making a catch during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2004 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 14-3, advancing them to Super Bowl XXXVIII

Steve Smith #89, Ricky Proehl #81, Kevin Dyson #85, Muhsin Muhammad #87, Karl Hankton #88 and #80 of the Carolina Panthers pose for a picture after practice at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on January 31, 2004 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 1: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a 39-yard touchdown pass on corner Tyrone Poole #38 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 1: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Steve Smith #89 after Smith caught a 5-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter during Super Bowl XXXVIII agains the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas.

2004

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 13: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is carted off the field after injuring his leg against the Green Bay Packers on September 13, 2004 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Packers defeated the Panthers 24-14.

2005

Aug 04, 2005; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers daughter, Baylee, Steve Smith during training camp in Spartanburg, SC, on Aug. 4, 2005 at Wofford University.

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 11: Mike Wahle #68 holds up teammate Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers after his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MIAMI – SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers pretends to drink from the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2005 at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 27-24

TEMPE, AZ – October 9: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium on October 9, 2005 in Tempe, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 24-20.

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 30: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a 69 yard pass play by ‘rowing a boat’ against the Minnesota Vikings on October 30, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers November 6, 2005 in Tampa. The Panthers defeated the Bucs 34 – 14.

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 20: Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Chicago Bears embraces former teammate Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers after their game November 20, 2005 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers, 13-3.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 4: Travelle Wharton #70 watches as teammate Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown on December 4, 2005 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 08: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers gets past Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants and jumps in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Giants Stadium on January 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

CHICAGO – JANUARY 15: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs over the defenses Chris Harris #46 of the Chicago Bears for a 58 yard touchdown on the opening drive of the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 15, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois.

SEATTLE – JANUARY 22: Michael Boulware #28 of the Seattle Seahawks is stopped after his interception by Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game at Qwest Stadium on January 22, 2006 in Seattle, Washington.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith plays with quarterback Jake Delhomme February 12, 2006 at the Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

2006

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 1: Steve Smith #89 and Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Carolina Panthers talk on the field during the game against the New Orleans Saints on October 1, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Chris Weinke #16 and receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers confer on the sidelines during an NFL game against the New York Giants on December 10, 2006, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2007

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 16: Owner/Founder Jerry Richardson of the Carolina Panthers talks with Steve Smith #89 during the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on September 16, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ATLANTA – SEPTEMBER 23: DeAngelo Hall #21 of the Atlanta Falcons is separated by Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on September 23, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 27-20.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a catch as Nate Clements #22 of the San Francisco 49ers watches on at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2008

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 28: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers goes in for this second half touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 24-9.

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 19: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a first down against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 30-7.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 8: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers pulls in this pass for a touchdown as Jermaine Phillips #23 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to defend on December 8, 2008 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 26: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers jumps into the endzone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during their game on October 26, 2008 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 11: Will Smith (R) poses with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith at the premiere of ‘Seven Pounds’ at the Regal Stonecrest on December 11, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 10: Ralph Brown #20 of the Arizona Cardinals intercepts the ball against Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2009

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 15: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs onto the field while being introduced before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19.

CHARLOTTE – NOVEMBER 19: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a 27 yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Vontae Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium on November 19, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2010

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 12: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants with teammate Matt Moore #3 on September 12, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

NEW ORLEANS – OCTOBER 03: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is helped off the field during the game against the New Orleans Sainst at the Louisiana Superdome on October 3, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2011

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 01: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced before their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a diving reception during the NFL season opening game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Panthers 28-21.

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 18: Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers watches as Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers dives for a ball during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE , NC – OCTOBER 23: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) leaps over the Redskins defense for yardage in the second quarter of Carolina Panthers’ 33-20 win at Bank of America Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C.

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 20: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a two point conversion in front of Eric Wright #21 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 20, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 49-35.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 1: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch for a touchdown against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana

2012

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 16: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 21: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers chats with team mascot Sir Purr during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium on October 21, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 11: Denver Broncos head coach John Fox jokes with Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14.

2013

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 08: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers with his kids before his game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 08: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers and Cam Newton #1 during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 13: Cam Newton #1 and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown by Smith during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 13, 2013 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 18: Officials separate Aqib Talib #31 of the New England Patriots and Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers as the scuffle after a play at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 18: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after the game against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 24: Brent Grimes #21 of the Miami Dolphins watches as Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs upfield after he was unable to tackle him on November 24, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced before their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 12: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a touchdown against Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.