Dec. 4 - Anthony Smith opens yap

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Amid chatter that the Patriots are suddenly vulnerable, second-year Steelers safety Anthony Smith guarantees a win over New England (halfheartedly but a guarantee nonetheless). Indignance follows. So does a beating. Brady gets in Smith’s mug after a touchdown pass. New England twice victimizes Smith on deep balls. Belichick says after the game that the Patriots have, “seen better, believe me.”

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