Steve Smith calls Florio's story on Clausen "B.S."

[Dpantherman]

Posted by Mike Florio on May 6, 2010 3:18 PM ET

In response to our item from earlier today regarding initial impressions made by Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen, we're told that receiver Steve Smith strongly disputes the notion that he believes Clausen is a "punk."

We're told that Smith already has sent a text message to Clausen stating the it's "all BS."

Also, Smith will appear on WFNZ tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. ET in Charlotte to tell his side of the story. I'll be appearing on WFNZ at some point thereafter, during which time I'll surely say once (or more than once) what I'm about to say right now.

"We stand by our story."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/05/06/steve-smith-denies-referring-to-jimmy-clausen-as-a-punk/

[Dpantherman]

And I conclude that Florio is a tool

[necroplasm]

lol.. wow Smith already knows about Mike Florio. I'm sure he's heard what Florio has said about him in the past.

How can anyone not see through Florio's BS.. is beyond me.

[Wither]

Now they are making up a B.S. story about Smith calling it B.S. I doubt Smith even knew the article existed.

[Carl Spackler]

Florio hates the Panthers, we hate him, nothing new.

[CRA]

so Florio is going to get on after Smitty and then say Smitty is lying only b/c word got out?

We have too much media in this country. A little ignorance can go a long way.

[Dpantherman]

I hope they get to talk to each other

[CatMan72]

This is so transparent it's not even funny, Florio can't find a good juicy story on Clausen so he's trying to create one.

WFNZ should put Florio and Smitty on the radio at the same time so Smitty can call Florio a liar to his face... but I doubt Florio would consent to that, so maybe they should do it as a suprise, or I guess Smitty could just call in (which I'm sure he will).

[Panthro]

So Smith must have used the word "punk" in some sense or he wouldn't have to explain his half of the story

[Wither]

This is so transparent it's not even funny, Florio can't find a good juicy story on Clausen so he's trying to create one.

He just fabricated two articles; it's just plain obvious.

[Kevin Greene]

I don't know, you think there's ever been a Rook in camp Smitty didn't think was a punk?

Respect is earned.

[CRA]

This is so transparent it's not even funny, Florio can't find a good juicy story on Clausen so he's trying to create one.

WFNZ should put Florio and Smitty on the radio at the same time so Smitty can call Florio a liar to his face... but I doubt Florio would consent to that, so maybe they should do it as a suprise, or I guess Smitty could just call in (which I'm sure he will).

Let's say Smitty did call him a punk.....and someone ratted Smitty out. Smitty has no other choice but to claim it is a lie. Gross already came out imo and sweetly worded that Clausen could have rubbed people the wrong w/ the moment he was drafted overstepping things a bit. He knocked him and complimented his texting which to me was a knock.

[Wither]

Let's say Smitty did call him a punk.....and someone ratted Smitty out. Smitty has no other choice but to claim it is a lie.

It still seems like a horrible attempt at trying to fabricate a story...

I honestly don't care if Smith likes Clausen or not. Clausen will mature quickly in the NFL (if he is immature) or he won't make it. Plus, Moore is the starter as it stands and it seems like the team is relatively behind him.

[CRA]

He just fabricated two articles; it's just plain obvious.

if I was gambling man Smitty probably called him a punk. Smitty probably talks junk about plenty of guys....he is pretty uptight when it comes to football. He threw a VERY young Jarrett under the bus imo in front of the media before.....why wouldn't Smitty call Clausen with a rep and has already been a tad brash a punk? Two sides, both are believeable imo. Gotta side w/ Smitty but Florio could easily be on point.