Steve Smith loaded up the car early Sunday morning and the ugly memories returned.

Throughout his 90-minute drive to training camp, Smith replayed the scene a year ago when he broke Carolina teammate Ken Lucas’ nose with a sucker punch, an incident that produced a two-game suspension and another dent to the star receiver’s reputation.

On the same day Julius Peppers ended his off-season of discontent by showing up to camp and then avoiding reporters, Smith had plenty to say.

He got out of his car in front of the Wofford College dormitory, plunked down a mini refrigerator on the sidewalk and tackled the issue that has sometimes overshadowed his four Pro Bowl selections: his temper.

Click here to read the full article – By Mike Cranston of The Canadian Press

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