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Ken Lucas returned to Carolina Panthers practice Saturday. Steve Smith did, too. So, from appearances at least, all's normal with the Panthers after Smith's now-famous punch to Lucas's face Aug.1 threw training camp in Spartanburg into temporary chaos. The blow broke Lucas's nose and landed Smith with a two-game suspension to begin the regular season. And although Smith apologized and received Lucas's forgiveness, the two hadn't been on the practice field at the same time since the fight. Smith might already be taking steps to make sure he's in his teammates' good graces. Cornerback Richard Marshall said Smith spent time working with him and other defensive backs Saturday, offering tips and advice.

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August 17, 2008  09:37 AM ET
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Why is a WR giving tips to a DB?

August 17, 2008  09:48 AM ET
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Wonder if Smith had any advice about dealing with sucker punches..

August 17, 2008  10:56 AM ET
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Smith is very fortunate he isn't being shunned.

August 17, 2008  11:00 AM ET
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I'm glad they are trying to get over this..No more sucker punches steve...

August 17, 2008  01:57 PM ET
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Smith is very fortunate he isn't being shunned.

Lady's Coach Belicat | 08/17/08, 10:56 AM

i dont think you realize this guy is all they've got...like S-jax and the rams or L.J and the chiefs....

August 17, 2008  02:24 PM ET
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i dont think you realize this guy is all they've got...like S-jax and the rams or L.J and the chiefs....

Acquit Mike Vick88 | 08/17/08, 01:57 PM

He can do all kinds of things on the field but still be shunned by the other players in the locker room.

 
August 17, 2008  06:50 PM ET
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I am not sure why Steve Smith wasn't booked and taken to jail. He admitted to assaulting a fellow team mate. Every time I see a hockey fight break out...I think the same thing. Or do we automatically give a pass to any fight that occurs during a sporting event?

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