Bill Simmons on Stephen A. Smith

More discussion here:
Bill Simmons -- Stephen A. Was NFL's Puppet ... To Smear Tom Brady

Not news to the folks around here.

I like what Simmons is saying, but he's going to get looked at as a disgruntled former employee, as well as a Boston/Patriot fan. I like that he has Brady's/the Patriot's back, but it holds as much merit in the rest of the country as Smith has with us Patriot's fans.

Incoming Steven A "outraged" rant in 3. 2. 1..

Galeb said:

Incoming Steven A "outraged" rant in 3. 2. 1..

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Whoa....start at 10...he's gotta get another shot or two in on the missus before he can truly answer "the call."

scott99 said:

I like what Simmons is saying, but he's going to get looked at as a disgruntled former employee, as well as a Boston/Patriot fan. I like that he has Brady's/the Patriot's back, but it holds as much merit in the rest of the country as Smith has with us Patriot's fans.

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Think you're underselling him a bit. Smith is a clown. First with Grantland now with the Ringer and HBO, Simmons has moved well beyond the "Boston Sports Guy" persona to someone who works with respected writers, interviews the President, etc.

Is he still a Boston fan? Yes. And clearly no love lost with ESPN. But it's still very much a positive when he takes shots like this.

Now being picked up by other outlets - here Bleacher:

Simmons Accuses Stephen A. of Blasting Brady for the NFL

Oh there's no doubt the NFL fed him those lines. Smith = NFL shill. Nothing more, nothing less.

scott99 said:

I like what Simmons is saying, but he's going to get looked at as a disgruntled former employee, as well as a Boston/Patriot fan. I like that he has Brady's/the Patriot's back, but it holds as much merit in the rest of the country as Smith has with us Patriot's fans.

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So what? Everyone knows Simmons is a die hard Boston sports fan. It's just nice to have people speaking out against the morons, whether they are dismissed as honks or not.

SAS is trying to inject racism into something that has nothing to do with it by choosing the word "uppity". He and ESPN deserve each other.

scott99 said:

I like what Simmons is saying, but he's going to get looked at as a disgruntled former employee, as well as a Boston/Patriot fan. I like that he has Brady's/the Patriot's back, but it holds as much merit in the rest of the country as Smith has with us Patriot's fans.

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yeah.....so.....WTF is he supposed to do? keep quiet?

SAS is the Al Sharpton of the sports world.

I wish he would be fired.

Uh oh, Bill. Better be careful...

"Uppity"? Surprising word choice there.

Uncle Rico said:

"Uppity"? Surprising word choice there.

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Sadly, I think the irony is lost on SAS. What an assclown

Hey I'm just glad someone with a platform speaks out about it, especially calling out that idiot!

As reminder, here's one of Smith's earlier "finest" moments - the Ray Rice affair:

Stephen A Smith: Abuse Victims Should Learn 'About The Elements Of Provocation'

As with Ben Affleck, I appreciate the support Simmons gave, and has given, Brady. God knows the number of national figures who have done so are few and far between. Good for them. I don't care that Affleck and Brady are good friends or that Simmons's roots are local. Glad they've been supportive and had the balls to row against the national tide.

Smith is Troy Vincent's sock puppet.

patsfan13 said:

Smith is Troy Vincent's sock puppet.

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Yup.