导出博客文章HOUSTON -- Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith lost his cool in a
preseason game, and its going to keep him out of the teams season opener. Smith
was suspended by the NFL on Wednesday for Week 1 of the regular season and the
last two preseason games for hitting Miami guard Richie Incognito with the
Dolphins players helmet. Smith ripped the helmet off Incognitos head, then hit
Incognito on the shoulder with it Saturday night in the teams preseason game.
The two also went at it in last seasons opener, when Smith kicked Incognito,
drawing an $11,000 fine. Smith later said Incognito deliberately tried to twist
his ankle while holding his legs in the 2012 game. Incognito was not fined for
that play. Houston general manager Rick Smith was unhappy with Antonio Smiths
actions. "Thats obviously something we cant have in our game," Rick Smith said.
Smith must sit out Houstons visit to San Diego to begin the season Sept. 9. He
also will lose about $400,000 in salary for his seventh rules violation since
2011. "Im disappointed in myself because Ive got to make sure that my players
keep their composure on the football field. Thats my job," Houston coach Gary
Kubiak said. "Theyve got a job when they get out there to maintain their
composure regardless of circumstances. Theres no excuses. We cant hurt the team,
and I talk to our guys about that all the time. If someone is going to miss some
time, that hurts the team." The Texans said league rules forbid Smith from
speaking with the media while he is suspended, but Rick Smith said the player
will appeal the punishment. "Theres an appeal process that has to take place and
well support Antonio in that effort and participate in that as well," Rick Smith
said. "I certainly believe that they will consider and theyll listen. Theyll
give us a fair opportunity to present our side of it, and I think weve got a
legit case to present, and hopefully they hear us." Antonio Smith was fined
three times for unnecessary roughness and three times for illegal hits before
the latest incident. Smith may attend team meetings before the next two
preseason games, but will not participate in practice or play Sunday against New
Orleans or Aug. 29 against Dallas. Beginning Aug. 31, Smith is suspended for
Week 1 of the regular season and may not take part in any team activities.
Incognito says respect for his teammates kept him calm after Smith swung the
helmet. "Football is an intense game," Incognito said. "Its played with a lot of
passion. Blood runs hot. Ive been there. Im no choirboy. People lost their cool
and I just thank God nobody got hurt." Smith ripped Incognitos helmet off after
a Miami pass play in the first half of Houstons 24-17 victory at Reliant Stadium
and swung it at Incognito. Television replays dont clearly indicate whether the
helmet made contact with Incognitos face, and he declined to provide the answer.
No penalty was called on the play. "Youre faced with those situations all the
time. Its been a work in progress for me," Incognito said. "Its something Ive
been working on for many years now. I have too much respect for my teammates and
too much respect for the hard work that we put in to retaliate and affect this
team negatively." Houston defensive end J.J. Watt said the team will miss
Antonio Smith if the Texans have to play without him. He was asked if he thought
Incognito was a dirty player, but didnt directly answer the question. "I think a
lot of people think that," Watt said. Kubiak said he spoke to Antonio Smith
about the situation and the defensive end knows his behaviour wasnt appropriate.
"He was very disappointed," Kubiak said. "He wants to be out there on the
football field and to be there with his team. He understands the consequences
that go with losing your composure in a given moment."
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