JUSTIN SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Report: 49ers looking to trade up for Sheldon Richardson

We reported yesterday that the 49ers might be a trade partner for the Jets who are looking to trade down. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the 49ers are looking to trade up in the first round of tonight’s draft to take defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson. It increasingly sounds like SF wants a DL via trade up with Sheldon Richardson as the likely target. — Jason Cole...
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28 days ago  |  Discuss

NFL Draft Rumors: 49ers, Falcons, Bills, Rams, Geno Smith

49ers Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that the 49ers are “believed” to be interested in possibly trading up to either No. 13 or No. 14 depending on what happens at the top of the draft. San Francisco would reportedly like to get a defensive lineman that could eventually replace veteran DE Justin Smith. Cole mentions that there’s “no way” the 49ers can keep more...
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April 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Justin Smith, Aldon Smith on pace after surgeries

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith and linebacker Aldon Smith are working back from offseason surgeries, and general manager Trent Baalke expects each to be full strength and ready for the start of training camp this summer. Justin Smith underwent surgery shortly after the team's 34-31 Super Bowl loss to the Baltimore Ravens on his partially torn left triceps...
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April 17, 2013  |  Discuss

49ers have work cut out searching for a defensive end in draft

The San Francisco 49ers are going to have their work cut out for them on draft day for 3-4 defensive ends, after losing Ricky Jean-Francois to the Colts, and aging veterans in Justin Smith who turns 34 in September and Ray McDonald who turns 29 in September too. If you bring up Glenn Dorsey, then you’re fooling yourself. Luckily the 49ers 2013 draft needs can be filled because...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

The Smith's: Healthy, Whole, and Strong? The Backbone of the 49ers

Last season with both Justin and Aldon Smith Healthy the 49ers defense thrived and stood out as one of the best in the league. Aldon was on a tear and when healthy is considered one of the more dynamic pass rushers in the game. Justin is considered a force and one of the more dominant and respected football players whenever on the field. Both compliment each other with their command...
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March 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Justin Smith says he should be better this week

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith told the media that he believes he’ll be even better this week as he continues to get used to playing with a brace to protect his torn triceps. “It felt pretty good for the most part, just getting used to it, playing with it,” Smith said of playing with a brace on his left elbow. “It should be even better this week after going...
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January 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Justin Smith returns to practice

What could have been doesn’t matter at this moment for the San Francisco 49ers, who will stay in this weekend and study their potential opponents for their home game on January 12. Behold 49ers fans, there is good news.Defensive lineman Justin Smith was in uniform today for the first time since injuring his triceps on December 16.According to blogger Matt Barrows of the Sacramento...
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January 03, 2013  |  Discuss
TOUGHING IT OUT

Smith will need triceps surgery

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith is out with a triceps injury, and he reportedly will need to have surgery after the season.

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December 29, 2012  |  Discuss

Little hope for Harbaugh’s Niners without Smith

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone and without Justin Smith the San Francisco 49ers defense immediately becomes average. Since Smith left the game in the second half against the New England Patriots, the 49ers defense has given up 76 points. Let me repeat that – 76 points! That is just pathetic. If Smith doesn’t return for the playoffs the defense...
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December 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Justin Smith sees sense of urgency developing

Nobody represents the win-now mentality of the San Francisco 49ers more than Justin Smith. The All-Pro defensive tackle will tell you so himself. The 49ers concluded their offseason workout program Thursday with Smith stressing the urgency he sees developing as the defending NFC West champions prepare for the 2012 season. San Francisco has built a contender expected to challenge...
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June 14, 2012  |  Discuss
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