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Lovie Smith says guys need to know not to hit quarterbacks

During Tuesday’s PFT Live on NBC Sports Radio, the news broke of former Jets linebacker IK Enemkpali breaking Jets quarterback Geno Smith’s jaw. Roughly 10 minutes later, Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith joined the program for a previously-scheduled interview.

So Smith was asked about the obvious question about players hitting quarterbacks.

“There’s some things you know not to do, growing up you know not to put your hand on a female at all times,” Smith said. “You know to respect someone’s mom always. And on a football team you know stay away from the quarterback.