The Fanimal

Steve Smith’s Trampoline…Why?

by Tyler Lombardi

May 3, 2016
3:43 pm

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Steve Smith Sr. isn’t the biggest player. He uses his short area quickness and veteran savvy to get open. He uses his aggressiveness and pound-for-pound strength to eat up yards after the catch.

But because of his height, it’s tough for him to win the fight for a jump ball. In an NFL locker room, he always has been one of the shortest players on the roster.

This morning, Marlon Brown used that height to poke fun at Smith Sr. on Twitter.

It started off with Smith Sr. making fun of Brown for the way he wears his hair in water.

https://twitter.com/89SteveSmith/status/727488022531444738

Brown wasn’t afraid to fire back.

Bald headed ppl be so jealous of my locks @89SteveSmith ?????????

— Marlon Brown (@MB_uno4) May 3, 2016

Even at 5’9″, it’s hard to imagine that an adult would ever need a Little Tikes trampoline for anything; however, Marlon Brown, spotted one at Steve Smith’s locker.

Ay I know you ain't the tallest guy ever.. But come on man. pic.twitter.com/fEOBLAo2XK

— Marlon Brown (@MB_uno4) May 3, 2016

This picture leaves me with so many questions. Let’s take a closer look.

Steve Smith Sr.'s Little Tikes trampoline in front of his locker. — via Marlon Brown’s Twitter

1.) The most obvious one…why is there a little kid’s trampoline at his locker? I know he has four kids, but it’s hard for me to imagine a reason he would have to bring it to the facility. Maybe a birthday present he needs to hide?

UPDATE: My suspicions have been confirmed.

https://twitter.com/89SteveSmith/status/727540343118376960

2.) Why is there a TV in the locker next to his? I know Suggs and Smith Sr. are locker neighbors, but how could that possibly be necessary? Can’t you watch TV somewhere else in the facility?

3.) Why in the world do you still have CDs, Sizzle? I know you’re almost ten years older than me, but come on. You travel all the time. Make those things digital!

EDIT: At second glance and thanks to Jack Kessler, those are definitely Blu-Rays, DVDs, and games, and I think that’s a PS4 in his locker, too, so that’s awesome. Who needs clothes, anyway?

4.) Whose locker is that to the left and what the heck is up with that figurine? Was this some strange Orioles giveaway I missed?

So many questions, so few answers.

Except this one for anyone thought of this exchange as anything but two teammates giving each other a hard time.

Don't get it twisted, I love my big bro @89SteveSmith

— Marlon Brown (@MB_uno4) May 3, 2016

Marlon Brown, Steve Smith Sr.

Tyler Lombardi

Tyler has followed Baltimore sports his entire life. His favorite player growing up was Steve McNair, so he was ecstatic when he became a Raven in 2006. When he's in front of the TV watching the game, it's best to avoid non-football discussion. It's quite likely he isn't listening anyway, as his wife can attest to.