An hour after Richard Sherman mocked him in the end zone then ripped him in a memorable postgame interview, Michael Crabtree responded to comments the Seahawks cornerback made about how he’s the “best corner in the game” and Crabtree is a “sorry” player whose not in the top 20 of NFL receivers.

Film don’t lie… @nflnetwork @espn pull up the tape of that game and show me where this guy is the best? #fake #fake #fake — Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) January 20, 2014

Michael, Michael, Michael. You’re a great receiver. Your return from an Achilles injury is what turned around the 49ers offense in 2013. You’ve been the catalyst for a team that’s made three straight NFC championship games. That catch you made at Texas Tech would have made you a football legend even if you had never played a snap in the NFL.

But, come on. Let’s be real. The only thing the game tape is going to show is Richard Sherman punking you on what could have been a game-winning catch. Instead of you snagging the ball and going to the Super Bowl, Sherman made an unbelievable play, tipped it and turned it into a game-winning interception for his team. Also, you had four catches on eight targets for 52 yards. The film would be lying only if it said you were going to New Jersey for Super Bowl XLVIII.

Sherman is brash, loud and so self-centered he makes Kanye look like a wallflower. He’s also the best corner in the game and on his way to the Super Bowl. You don’t have to like it, Michael, but you at least need to understand it. Next time you beat Richard Sherman, you can talk all you want. Until then, begrudgingly shake the man’s hand and enjoy your offseason.

Update: Because it had been at least a few minutes since Sherman had addressed a national audience, the Seahawks corner tweeted a response to Crabtree’s response.

A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of a sheep. — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 20, 2014

1. That’s a really good line, even though it feels like a boxer punching an opponent whose corner has thrown in the towel.

2. Two more weeks of Richard Sherman is either going to be thrilling or exhausting. The latter is the clubhouse favorite.