Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen may soon be delivering the ball to wide receiver Steve Smith on Sundays. But first Clausen had to deliver some groceries to Smith.
Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer passes along the story of how Smith welcomed Clausen to the team -- by telling him to do some grocery shopping.
Before Clausen flew from Los Angeles to Charlotte to report to the Panthers’ facilities, Smith texted Clausen to tell him to bring some Cactus Cooler sodas with him. Cactus Cooler is an orange-pineapple soft drink that is popular in California, where both Smith and Clausen are from, but isn’t available in most of the country.
Clausen said he followed instructions and got the Cactus Coolers to Smith.
“Steve seems like a great guy,” Clausen said. “He’s obviously a great player.”
We’re not surprised Clausen complied with Smith’s request. Ken Lucas and Anthony Bright could tell Clausen what happens when Smith gets mad at his teammates, and Clausen knows it’s no fun to get punched in the face.