Steve Smith Comments on Criticism from Rookie Cornerbacks

November 23, 2016   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

Baltimore Ravens receiver Steve Smith Sr. has never been great at making friends on the football field, but he seems to be picking up more enemies than usual in 2016.
The 16-year veteran has been called out by a pair of rookie cornerbacks already this season, something that doesn't seem to be causing Smith too much stress.
"I've had two rookies that unfortunately, they have lost all respect for me, so it's been really keeping me up at night," Smith said sarcastically Wednesday, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. "It's tragic. I've been losing sleep. With all the lack of sleep, I know we lost, but I was almost unable to send my cleats and gloves all the way to Canton because of the lack of the sleep thing."
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Jalen Ramsey started the trash talk after their Week 3 matchup during which Smith caught eight passes for 87 yards.
"He's still a good player. I'll say that about him," Ramsey said, per Mike DiRocco of ESPN.com. "But I don't respec...

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