There was likely no way Steve Smith wouldn’t see some blowback for his harsh rant about the Denver Broncos’ Jerry Jeudy. And it essentially almost happened right away.
After Smith said he’d personally tell prospective NFL teams trying to trade for Jeudy that it wouldn’t be a good idea, it looks like the wideout caught wind of the comments. When the NFL GameDay Live crew moved onto a different segment, Jeudy danced behind Smith and reporter Mike Garafalo. As Smith pontificated about a different subject, only Garafolo turned around to acknowledge Jeudy’s presence.
Hoo boy. I haven’t seen a media member like Smith and Jeudy “work out” a little feud like this on live television in a long time:
Jerry Jeudy dancing behind Mike Garafolo and Steve Smith Sr. 🤣pic.twitter.com/6UPGH6MCma
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 12, 2023
NFL fans couldn’t believe that Jeudy would potentially escalate this situation after what Smith said.
This is how Twitter reacted
I’m pretty sure I remember Steve Smith wanting his locker next to Terrell Suggs’ when he was in Baltimore so he could fight him lol I wouldn’t mess with that guy https://t.co/bMExAObcLx
— Joey (@JoeyMulinaro) October 12, 2023
If he goes out there and puts up garbage stats this may be the most hilarious series of events ever https://t.co/IbwqBENFJp
— Kal 🕷️ (@kaw1_) October 13, 2023
I somebody better get Steve out of there before the squabbling happens😭 https://t.co/z1fAiBvK3n
— GARNET WEST (@Garnet478) October 12, 2023
The definition of unbothered is Steve Smith 🤣 https://t.co/utYdgNHnWr
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) October 13, 2023
Every Steve Smith interaction with players is pure gold 💀 https://t.co/hMBNfEeHEn
— Mike🛩Corleone (@MouthToMyMike) October 13, 2023
Jeudy’s legacy might be on the line tonight https://t.co/B5bTIaXHxF
— Bryce 🎸 (@MileHighMims) October 12, 2023
Jerry you don’t want those kinds of problems! https://t.co/hnKdbNp445
— Little Brother(s) (@LBrothersMedia) October 12, 2023
Does Jerry Jeudy actually know who Steve Smith is? Who he’s messing with? Also, if one of the best & toughest wide receivers to play is ripping you apart you may want to take notes https://t.co/fgWa5p85Tn
— Mike Hogan (@mjhogan29) October 13, 2023
Yeah Jeudy is a Panther https://t.co/j6OuRDyxCj
— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) October 12, 2023