[News] Steve Smith Tells Ravens This Will Be His Final Season

[Flockster]

I would.  I don't have any doubts.  He owes this game nothing.  And by the galleries of photos, it's very apparent how much he loves being with his family.  I think after 16 years of football, and a growing family, he's ready.

Yep...he is serious. I hope he scores the winning TD in Super Bowl 50. What a way to go...

[Flockster]

I hope he scores the winning TD in Super Bowl 50. That would be one of the greatest endings in NFL history.

[Crusader]

Its was a great move bringing in Steve because I'm not too sure about this next generation work habits. Hopefully the younger players learned and will remember.

[January J]

Stop me if you have heard this "retirement" song before. Athletes "retire" and unretire all the time. I like Steve Smith a lot. He is a stand up guy so maybe this will be his last season. I just wouldn't bet my paycheck on it just yet.

does happen a lot ; but Steve smith is not jay-z. He is genuine and a man of his word . And like mom said- I can tell he really wants to spend more time with his family.

However! If something off the wall happens or if somebody pisses Steve off- I would not put it past him to change his mind to prove somebody wrong or to make a statement. Such as an injury or a fight that results in a suspension or something...he's going to go out on his terms. But as of now he has every intention of retiring and I don't think that's even a question.

[NUM4TIC]

Hey a Jay-z comment . I have a genuine distaste of him and Beyonce now. Two very very ignorant people with power. Another way Steve Smith is different from him. Steve Smith is a pretty intellectual guy, I always come away more impressed by him the more I listen to him. Guy really wants to be with his family and doesn't want to be a burden. I mean its also about what he's going to be like as a grandparent. He wants to be healthy for his family and I applaud him for that. It is hard to leave healthy. It's the same reason Ray Lewis retired. Maybe its part of the Harbaugh culture. Whatever it is, I am a big Steve Smith fan and I will be looking for him to make into the Hall one day. Not just the player but the man that made the player. He deserves a ring.