Look, I can certainly understand how it might be more disingenuous if he tried to write a personal statement when they clearly had no other ties other than the NFL.
But, know how we all had a problem with the way Brady was treated (and rightfully so)? Well, Smith was treated the same during Bountygate with Goodell smearing his good name and character. Then he comes out with this cookie-cutter, "hope his family's OK, he'll be missed" statement.
I know that's his obligation but I can see how some folks could feel a bit sore after reading it.