This week on First Take, Stephen A. Smith and the rest of the panel react to DeMeco Ryans' comments following Azeez Al-Shaair's controversial hit on Trevor Lawrence.

Smith labels Ryans' thoughts on the controversial play and aftermath as “Stupid” because the suspension had yet to be handed down when Ryans spoke on the matter.

Smith also made the case that every player on the field was justified to retaliate against Al-Shaair because of the severity of the hit on Lawrence.

The entire panel agreed that Ryans would want the same response from his players if CJ Stroud took a hit like Lawrence.

Is he right? And how much responsibility should be on the quarterbacks to protect themselves by sliding early?

Be sure to watch the video above and see where you come out on this.