CINCINNATI -- One by one, Baltimore Ravens players came up to an emotional Steve Smith Sr. in the final minutes of Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to pay their respects to one of the most prolific wide receivers in NFL history.
By the time he reached the locker room, Smith sounded like someone who had said goodbye to the game.
"I enjoyed it," Smith said. "But it's over and it's done. I know it's my time. Some people say, 'Can I play another year?' I probably could but what I lose, I'm not willing to risk.