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I can choose to do what I want to.Smith, 37, is likely playing the final few games of his stellar career. He hasnt announced his retirement, but he has told coach John Harbaugh that this would be his final season.After a tough 30-23 loss to the New England Patriots on Monday night, Smith talked about how he was trying to stay positive.A great philosopher -- Thumpers mom in Bambi -- said if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all, Smith said Monday night. Im trying to do that.It was an emotional Thursday for the Ravens, from Smiths outburst to Harbaughs emotional talk to his players at the end of practice. Harbaugh could be heard telling his players to leave it all out on the field Sunday.You have to understand, were all a little messed up, linebacker Terrell Suggs said. Were all a little itchy. It was an emotional loss [at New England]. We really wanted that one. Were just a little edgy. But I think its good to be a little edgy in December. Max Muncy Jersey . 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It was not a pretty picture. So what Ive been able to accomplish with the help of a lot of my teammates has been pretty great, and I felt Im still able to do that.Anze Kopitar was appointed the Kings captain two weeks ago, after a series of meetings among Brown, coach Darryl Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi. Brown said the decision was made several weeks before that, but the team waited to announce until well after news of the plan leaked to reporters.Ultimately, I understand the decision, and I respect the decision, Brown said. Part of my problem was how it was handled. It just put me in an awkward spot.Brown also said he believes the Kings have tried to trade him. Asked to describe his current relationship with Kings management, he replied: Im not going to say its rosy.Brown hasnt scored 30 points in any of the Kings past four seasons, and the U.S. Olympian is no longer widely considered one of the NHLs top power forwards. His declining offensive production and $47 million contract through the 2021-22 season make him practically unmovable, but Brown isnt interested in leaving.Lombardi said he hopes Brown will rediscover his game with the burden of leadership lifted. Brown didnt want to be rid of that burden, however.It was a tough pill to swallow, he said. There are a lot of emotions that go through it. But at the end of the day, it waas really out of my control because this is a management decision -- not the players voting on it or anything like that. Joc Pederson Dodgers Jersey. To be quite honest, it wouldve been a lot harder had it been my teammates doing this.Brown acknowledged that he has had differences with Sutter, who became the Kings coach in late 2011, more than three years after Brown became captain. Brown said their recent clear-the-air meetings probably should have happened a year ago.Sutter and Brown led the Kings to two titles and 10 playoff series victories from 2012 to 14, but Los Angeles missed the playoffs in 2015. The Kings led the Pacific Division for most of the past season but were eliminated by San Jose in five games in the first round.Los Angeles struggles the past two seasons -- and Browns shortcomings on the ice -- ultimately led to the change.I enjoyed the responsibility, but whether I have a C on my chest or not, Im going to put pressure on myself to be better because Im not OK with just being OK, Brown said. If you are, then youre out of this league pretty quickly. I think this is maybe them trying to get me to a place where Im not worried about the young guys or all the stuff you kind of have to worry about a little bit more when youre the captain, and now I can just focus on my game a little bit more.Brown still threw his support behind Kopitar, his teammate and close friend for the past decade. Kopitar has led the Kings in scoring for nine consecutive seasons, and he won the Selke Trophy last week as the NHLs top defensive forward.I think Kopi is going to be a great captain, Brown said. Ive been with him since he came into this league, and hell be fine in this situation. I have all the faith in the world in Kopi in being the guy now, but from my perspective, I wasnt happy with this decision. ' ' '