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Steve Smith's Hall of Fame case solidified by tenacity and trash talk

The NFL’s entertainment value will take a hit Sunday when Steve Smith Sr. walks off the field at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Chances are, Mighty Mouth will have one last thing to say as he leaves.

The Ravens wide receiver, also the Panthers' all-time leading receiver, is "89 percent sure" the Bengals game will be his last in the NFL. His retirement should be met with a level of respect equal to the level of intensity with which Smith played for 16 years.

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If Smith doesn't reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his numbers — five Pro Bowls, two-time All-Pro selection, No.