This would explain why we haven't heard anything about Smith being considered for a starting job, even though he has outplayed Bigby in the preseason games. If they do cut Smith for having an attitude, I won't pass judgment until I hear an explanation. Locker room chemistry does matter.
And of course, Smith was the pinhead who "guaranteed" that the Steelers would beat the undefeated Patriots in '07 (they didn't), and was demoted by the coaches the following year, I think because he was freelancing too much out there. I was hoping he learned his lesson after that, but maybe not.
Hopefully this rumor is false, because I would like to see Smith not only on the team, but starting.