I would rather have Brashard Smith than lose him. I do like his kick returning and gadgetry.
Ray Ray Joseph is already the punt returner, and rightly so. He will also likely cut into Smith's WR appearances, if he lives up to billing.
Chris Johnson figures to get some KR duty and take some of the gadgetry next year.
Ny Carr also will cut into Smith's reps if Carr lives up to billing.
He could easily lose reps to Trader if Trader turns out to be ready.
This is on top of being behind X and George.
I am biased in favor of Down South players as my mom went to Palmetto and many of my family went to The Ridge.
I'd rather have him than not, but it's pretty obvious why Smith is leaving if you step into the bird's eye view.