NFL Network Postgame Show Gets Heated as Steve Smith Jr. Tears Into Jets' 'BS': TRAINA THOUGHTS

Steve Smith goes off on Jets coordinator Gregg Williams, battles Joe Thomas.

1. As they often do, the Jets once again embarrassed themselves on national television last night. 

There are too many ways to describe just how they embarrassed themselves, but at the top of the list was the undisciplined Jets committing six personal fouls during the game, including a couple of roughing-the-passer fouls. 

New York's dirty play led to Broncos coach Vic Fangio ordering his team (with colorful language) to skip any handshakes and hugs and get off the field immediately after the game. 

#Broncos HC Vic Fangio directed his players to go straight to the locker room after beating the #Jets. He said after the game his guys were upset by all the late hits. The #Jets had SIX personal foul penalties on the night.

https://t.co/1eThkRSDpl

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 2, 2020

This all struck a nerve with NFL Network's Steve Smith, who went off on Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams during the postgame show.

Smith said a lot, but his best line was, “Wherever Gregg Williams goes, the nonsense follows. If it smells like a pig, looks like a pig and it's oinking, it’s a pig.”

Steve Smith blasts #Jets DC Gregg Williams for all the late hits. “That’s what he wants his players on defense to be. ... His defense is about that BS. That’s how he coaches them. That’s how he influences them.” pic.twitter.com/cyuo0bdUMM

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 2, 2020

Steve Smith goes in on Gregg Williams and isn't buying what Joe is selling pic.twitter.com/JLCIfF7I5A

— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) October 2, 2020

Smith's colleague, Joe Thomas, though, was focusing on the Broncos offensive line not doing enough to protect quarterback, Brett Rypien, in a truly bizarre take. Smith, though, wasn't buying what Thomas was selling. At all.

Steve Smith then gets into it with Joe Thomas about Jets DC Gregg Williams: "I'm trying not to cuss. I'm trying not to curse on TV.... I'm just telling you- Gregg Williams is about that BS." pic.twitter.com/wdtdReQniZ

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 2, 2020

Smith's passion, honesty and lack of patience for Thomas were refreshing to see on an NFL studio show. We need more of this.

2. Joe Buck had a great call of Sam Darnold's crazy 46-yard touchdown run on the TV side. Ian Eagle, calling the game with Ross Tucker, on Westwood One Radio, also had an outstanding call of the surreal play.

Ian Eagle's call of the Sam Darnold TD run was fantastic. @WestwoodOne #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/C2VXizytUW

— Tony Genualdo (@tgenualdo_) October 2, 2020

3. Jeopardy! had a category devoted to the New York Yankees last night and it was a total disaster.

We didn't expect this category about the Bronx Bombers to bomb so hard. Oh well! @Yankees pic.twitter.com/i55Cpmj0l5

— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) October 2, 2020

4. A's outfielder Ramón Laureano was mic'd up during yesterday's playoff game against the White Sox, but that didn't stop him from dropping a hard f-bomb. 

Ramon Laureano with the mic’d up F-bomb 🤣 https://t.co/HmMYjzzPjl

— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) October 1, 2020

5. This week's SI Media Podcast features a great conversation with legendary NFL play-by-play man, Al Michaels.

Topics on the podcast include: why is he calling fewer games this year, calling games without fans in the stands, the NFL ratings narrative, "The Collinsworth Slide," sneaking in betting references, his favorite call that is not his own, making "lest" and "farcical" part of the lexicon and much more.

🚨 SI Media Podcast: Al Michaels 🚨@SNFonNBC's legendary play-by-play man talks about what it's like to call games without fans in the stands, his iconic "Do You Believe In Miracles" call, and more.

Listen here: https://t.co/5wpshqf3Hc pic.twitter.com/thqMGwNS99

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 30, 2020

You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play.

6. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: Monday will mark the 22-year anniversary of this iconic WWE moment.

7. SPORTS VIDEO OF THE DAY: Even if you've seen it already, watch Fernando Tatís Jr.'s bat flip over and over and over again today.

Move over, Jose Bautista. pic.twitter.com/RSRV6PEZFc

— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2020

That's all the #Postseason baseball we've got for ya today.

But we'll leave you with every angle we've got of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s bat flip.

Goodnight, y'all. pic.twitter.com/EeTGDgdpdb

— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 2, 2020

Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify or Stitcher. You can also follow Jimmy on Twitter and Instagram.