Jonnu Smith expressed gratitude for being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he feels appreciated and valued, especially after the Dolphins did not meet his contract demands. He reflected on his aspirations to retire with the Dolphins, but acknowledged the business side of football. Smith conveyed disappointment over the Dolphins' failure to acknowledge his record-breaking season with a new contract. He detailed the frustrating negotiation process that began in January, leading to his eventual trade due to the team's financial constraints.
"I'm in a situation where I'm appreciated. You always want to be where you're most valued and appreciated, and that's the situation that I found myself in with Pittsburgh."
"I didn't foresee this happening with how the season went for me individually. I had aspirations of ending my career in Miami, with it being home for me, my children, my family."
"We started this conversation in January with Miami and, obviously, giving me the run-around, 'We'll bet back to it.'"
"... they told me that they just can't do it and they weren't economically in a position to pay me like a Pro Bowl tight end."
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