NFL legend Steve Smith needs to bury the hatchet with Denver Broncos broad receiver Jerry Jeudy as soon as and for all. During his Friday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Smith issued a public apology for the way in which he criticized Jeudy within the offseason.
Smith and Jeudy have exchanged phrases during the media and in individual over the previous couple of months, and it began when Smith referred to Jeudy as a JAG, or “just a guy,” on his podcast. Jeudy did not take kindly to that, and the 2 were given into it when Smith visited Denver for an NFL Network broadcast.
Looking again, Smith stated his authentic critique of Jeudy “wasn’t the best way to say it.” Smith stated he would possibly not take again his sentiment, however he feels find it irresistible used to be necessary to let Jeudy give it proper again to him.
“That’s more important than walking back my words because, if you can talk about a man, you’ve got to be able to look that man in the eye and give him the opportunity,” Smith stated.
Smith went on to be offering a last public apology to Jeudy. The five-time Pro Bowl wideout stated he by no means supposed to demean Jeudy and he’s going to be extra cautious with how he phrases his research sooner or later.
“This will be the last time,” Smith stated. “I want to apologize. … I apologize for how I said what I said, and it didn’t sit well. That wasn’t my intent, but what’s done is done, and I’m sorry. It makes me more aware that I’ve got to use different words and not make it come across like I’m envious or jealous of the current players because I’m not. I actually appreciate and love the current players.”
After Jeudy known as out Smith pregame, he informed newshounds that he did not like the way in which Smith attempted to act cordial with him after what used to be stated on his podcast.
“I’m just going to go ahead and clear the air,” Jeudy stated. “This is my last time talking about it. If he came to apologize to me, I would have understood that and I would have listened to what he had to say. Where I’m from, if someone talks bad about you, you don’t go to them in person and try to act friendly to them like you ain’t just talk bad about him.”
Jeudy, now in his fourth NFL season, has logged 25 catches for 286 yards in six video games this season.