There is probably not a recent NFL player better at talking than Steve Smith.
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And now, after retiring from the NFL last month, he has signed a multi-year deal to join NFL Network as a studio analyst. That’s right, he’s finally getting paid to talk.
https://twitter.com/89SteveSmith/status/827197180368846849
According to an NFL Network press release, Smith will appear on “various” shows, including NFL GameDay First, which airs Sunday mornings during the season.
“I was blessed to have a long and productive playing career on the field but now it’s time to turn my attention to the business of covering the game and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining the team at NFL Network,” Smith said in a statement. “As the only network with a 100% focus on the sport I love, I was drawn to NFL Network and look forward to joining a team made up of many legends of the game.”
Smith was always one of the most colorful and energetic players in football. We don’t know if his charisma will transfer over to television, but we’re pretty sure he won’t hold back on his true opinions… especially about defensive backs.
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