Challenger 72 Posted May 18, 2015 "Justin Smith, one of the most unheralded great NFL players since the turn of the century, has decided to retire. The San Francisco 49ers announced the news Monday...." http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493140/article/niners-defensive-tackle-justin-smith-to-retire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted May 18, 2015 Doesn't want to go through another rebuild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted May 18, 2015 This was bound to happen before the season started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted May 18, 2015 My fantasy rankings will remain has they are with this news . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdon 28 Posted May 18, 2015 My fantasy rankings will remain has they are with this news . I bump mike Davis... cause, why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 19, 2015 The niners are sooooooo focked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted May 19, 2015 Honest question. Who from the 49ers defense is returning? Bowman, Aldon Smith are all I got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worm 34 Posted May 19, 2015 Honest question. Who from the 49ers defense is returning? Bowman, Aldon Smith are all I got. Bethea, Reid, Ahmad Brooks and Aaron Lynch (promising 2nd-year OLB). As for the DL, Ian Williams will return after missing the last half of the season, but it's time for the "redshirt" pick Carradine to step up, and I'm not expecting much out of the rookie Armstead this year. It's going to be interesting but hopefully the depth they've had the last few years can step up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted May 19, 2015 Forgot about Tank Carradine. Wasn't he labeled as a potential sleeper in the draft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 19, 2015 Forgot about Tank Carradine. Wasn't he labeled as a potential sleeper in the draft? Hopefully he wasnt labeled as a potential early retiree for the niners sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Neil 63 Posted May 19, 2015 If harbaugh woulda stayed Willis and smith wouldn't have retired. Niners are about to go in the crapper for the next 3-5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 61 Posted May 20, 2015 The perfect example of the kind of player I root for, even on a team I hate. Dude never changed a bit from the draft till now. I know he won't make it, but would love to see his name tossed around in 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites