DeShon Elliott’s social media game is as loud as the hits he delivers on the field. Elliott drew waves Tuesday for his clear response about Aaron Rodgers being the betting favorite to land in Pittsburgh, replying in an Instagram comment to “leave his ass in the retirement home.” Even for the often loud and brash Stephen A. Smith, it crossed a line.
“I respect DeShon Elliott,” Smith said on ESPN’s First Take Wednesday. “I like him on the Steelers, but he might need to keep his mouth shut. Leave that to Mike, to let Mike Tomlin say that.