By Sid Saraf, FOXSports.com Steve Smith is mad again. Big surprise there. This time, he has the NFL referees who worked the Panthers' loss to the Cardinals on Sunday in his crosshairs. Smith felt that the Cardinals defensive backs got away with a lot of nonsense against him. Nonsense that wasn't penalized. "I got a (pass interference) penalty, which is very interesting," Smith told the Charlotte Observer. "I got leg-humped and hugged a few times. Leg-humped? Thanks for the visual. Actually, I feel it should be shared with you readers.
"It was pass interference in Mexico, Europe, rugby - in pretty much every other sport but in Arizona (on Sunday)," Smith said. "But then when I pushed off it was pass interference." What's more, Smith doesn't care if he gets fined for his comments. He has some deep pockets, after all. "To be honest, I make enough money where if Roger wants to fine me he can. But I really think that referee probably was the sorriest referee that I have ever met," Smith said. "When I dove for the first down (and) he was standing right there, he didn't even acknowledge -- he received a check that day and I hope he feels good. He was terrible. He was garbage." I've never really agreed with the NFL policy of fining people who express their opinions, but rules are rules and a financial hit is probably coming. And Smith, who has been very good about keeping his emotions in check over the last couple years, probably just let loose. Has Steve ever considered meditation? Maybe listening to some soft music before going to bed at night? Those techniques could help when times get frustrating. Questions? Comments? Send them to lacesoutmail@gmail.com and we might respond in our weekly mailbag!
