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Ike Taylor is serious about Steve Smith's Excellence

The former Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive Back has proven to be unpredictably candid and effortlessly funny in his public appearances that include guest spots on NFL Network shows as a commentator.

This stop: high praise for Steve Smith, and comparing him to Steelers WR Antonio Brown by putting them in the same category.

According to the always-excellent Ravens Late for Work column, by Sarah Ellison for BaltimoreRavens.com, Ike Tuner named Smith, Sr. as the only current receiver who is comparable to Brown.

Taylor did have a caveat: "Right now, with Smith injured and nearing the end of his career, AB is hands-down the best receiver in the league.