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Stephen A. doesn't back down from his stance onAB.
Stephen A. Smith was upset with Antonio Brown after he was suspended. (3:20)
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The NFL needs to take a closer look at other teams after two of the players from the Buccaneers were found to have provided fake vaccination cards, according to the coach.
We've done everything. There is more to that story. I hope they don't stop looking, I have no reason to believe that Brown or any player faked their vaccine status, two weeks ago, I said that, and now I hope they don't stop looking.
Three players were suspended for three games for presenting the team with fake vaccination cards. Carrying a fake vaccine card is a federal crime and can result in up to five years in prison.
He said, "Maybe." when asked if he believes there are other issues in the league.
According to the NFL, there are no plans to change how teams collect and vet vaccine cards. The league has a reason for that, because of the fact that 94.5% of players are vaccine free, and 80% of them were at the team facilities. The teams will continue to inspect vaccine cards.
A source told ESPN that the league believed they were misled about the players' vaccination statuses and did not impose a fine on the Buccaneers.
He defended his team's handling of the virus.
I don't know if there's a better team than we've been. This is a disappointment because of what happened. We have done an amazing job and never had an outbreak in the position room. I'm very happy with that part.
The team worked hard to keep the virus out of the building and he was angry with the players' decisions. The organization credits its approach to handling the virus as a key reason why it won the Super Bowl.
They were praised by President Joe Biden during a ceremony at the White House this summer for their approach to handling the virus, which included vaccinations of 200,000 members of the community.
"It makes me angry," he said. "But it is what it is."
The team will not address the futures of Brown and Edwards until after they return from injury, according to the coach. Sources told ESPN that Brown will be out for at least two weeks with an ankle injury. He is dealing with an injury.
