Steve Smith, at 37 years old, is still as good as ever, and that was on display Thursday night against the Browns.
The veteran wideout, who returned this season after announcing he'd retire after 2015, caught five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown against Cleveland. He's third on the team in receptions and second on the team in receiving yards, and is still a reliable option for Joe Flacco.
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So when he heard NBC Sports analyst Rodney Harrison take shots at him, the receiver took some time Thursday night on NFL Network to respond back.
"Some people have said, certain people that work for this crowd said that when this offense depends on a 37-year-old, it's in trouble," Smith said. "I look at a guy like that, he's just upset about what I'm doing at 37, he couldn't do at 31.
"He knows how hard it is to play this game. He's gonna take it away, and say 'If they depend on him at 37.' I respect the heck out of Rodney Harrison, but don't take digs at me, 'cause I dig back and dig deeper. My shovel's bigger than your shovel."
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Harrison should have known that if he comes after Smith, he should expect a sharp response. Smith has been one of the most vocal players during his playing days, and it's part of what makes him who he is.
