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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has been in the news for his ongoing feud with Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James. However, he might have created a different feud altogether after his recent comments on wideout Stefon Diggs catching passes from quarterback Drake Maye in New England.
Smith questioned why Diggs would leave Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for Maye.
"I'm just wondering about Stefon Diggs. You go from Josh Allen to C.J. Stroud—to Drake Maye," Smith said on ESPN's "First Take." "You sure about that? Are you sure? I just think that's a legitimate question to ask because no matter what you are as a receiver, it don't mean a damn thing if the quarterback can't get you the football.
"And I understand. I'm not up there throwing that kind of shade at Drake Maye, like the brother can't play. That's not what I'm implying here. I'm just saying there's a difference between him and C.J. Stroud and Josh Allen."
NFL fans, particularly Patriots fans, weren't happy with Smith's comments.
Even though Smith clarified by saying he wasn't throwing shade at Maye, his assessment does feel unfair considering Maye has only started in 12 NFL games.
He played for a rookie coach, without a No. 1 receiving target and behind one of the worst offensive lines in football. Yet, even under the worst circumstances as a rookie quarterback, Maye still showed promise and earned a Pro Bowl nod.
Here's what fans were saying on social media about Smith's comments:
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: NFL fans roast Stephen A. Smith for strange dig at QB Drake Maye
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Smith questioned why Diggs would leave Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for Maye.
"I'm just wondering about Stefon Diggs. You go from Josh Allen to C.J. Stroud—to Drake Maye," Smith said on ESPN's "First Take." "You sure about that? Are you sure? I just think that's a legitimate question to ask because no matter what you are as a receiver, it don't mean a damn thing if the quarterback can't get you the football.
"And I understand. I'm not up there throwing that kind of shade at Drake Maye, like the brother can't play. That's not what I'm implying here. I'm just saying there's a difference between him and C.J. Stroud and Josh Allen."
NFL fans, particularly Patriots fans, weren't happy with Smith's comments.
Even though Smith clarified by saying he wasn't throwing shade at Maye, his assessment does feel unfair considering Maye has only started in 12 NFL games.
He played for a rookie coach, without a No. 1 receiving target and behind one of the worst offensive lines in football. Yet, even under the worst circumstances as a rookie quarterback, Maye still showed promise and earned a Pro Bowl nod.
Here's what fans were saying on social media about Smith's comments:
I’m actually a Stephen A fan for the most part but wtf is he talking about? Drake Maye played really good last year. He had the physical tools. https://t.co/191Fiz3y3G
— BBD(@TroyKeywon) March 29, 2025
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: NFL fans roast Stephen A. Smith for strange dig at QB Drake Maye
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