Steve Smith has never been one to bite his tongue and, after announcing this as his final NFL season, is likely to be even more reckless on the microphone throughout the season.
This of course is great news for fans, who will be treated to tons of soundbites from the receiver all season long. Smith delivered some great quotes after a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier today, riffing on his wife’s birthday and hating these practices among other things. But the best part of the conversation was Smith’s analysis of the rookie cornerback he was asked to assess throughout the practice.
The rookie corner in question is Eric Rowe and Smith said facing him for a few seconds at a time made it hard to judge “if he’s going to be the next Deion Sanders.” Rowe gave a colorful account of his conversations with Smith during the practice.
“He’s like, ‘I saw it in your eyes, you about to s— yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Nah, I don’t panic,’” Rowe said, via Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Welcome to the league rook.
