SAN JOSE – Antonio Smith was made for Super Bowl media day. The former Raider and current Denver Broncos defensive lineman is a big personality and alter ego named “the ninja” that plays well to the crowd.
Camera remained focused on Peyton Manning, and the ninja outfit didn’t accompany Smith to SAP center. He was in league-issued garb, unfortunately adhering to protocol.
“This is team issued, officially licensed apparel I’ve got on,” Smith said, tugging on logo-adorned white and gold jacket. “There are very strict guidelines about what you can wear. I’m not trying to get fined, so I left the ninja in the suitcase.