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‘Sore loser’ – Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘classless’ NFL player to show some respect

Stephen A. Smith has never shied away from saying what he thinks in the media, but he has taken offence to what one NFL player had to say after his game at the weekend.

‘Sore loser’ – Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘classless’ NFL player to show some respect

Stephen A. Smith has criticized Buffalo Bills safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson for his "classless" comments following a recent NFL game. After the Patriots' Efton Chism III scored the game-winning touchdown, Gardner-Johnson made ignorant remarks about Patriots wide receiver Chism, suggesting the player might not make an impact again.

Smith called out Gardner-Johnson on First Take, stating, "It was a classless response on his part. He lost, and you came across as a sore loser." The Bills, despite their loss, remain in a strong position, but Smith emphasized that Gardner-Johnson should show respect to his fellow players. The safety's comments, he said, created unnecessary noise and should not be treated as if he is an "undrafted, lesser-known" player.

Smith also pointed out that quarterback Josh Allen, who displayed more grace in his post-game interviews, should not be compared unfavorably to Gardner-Johnson.

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