Derek Smith released

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 | Niner Cap Hell

After many years and millions of dollars wasted on mediocre play, has been released by the 49ers. Smith, who has racked up plenty of tackle stats for the 49ers over the years (and in the process giving up countless yards from missed, dragged and broken "tackles," will not be missed, at least on the field. Quite a snipe from us at Smith, but its deserved, as his play on the field the past 3 to 4 years has been amongst the worst of any NFL starter. Nice guy, somewhat decent lockerroom leader, but as mediocre a player as this team has had over the past decade.
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Reader Comments


Brian at 2008-02-19 16:33:31

Ouch, totally undeserved fellas. A guy that ranks up 123 tackles in each of his first 9 seasons, 5 with us, deserves a little more respect. I can't believe you're letting his poor performances that past two seasons and obvious decline in speed taint your memory of him as an effective veteran leader and solid run tackler in the middle in what were lower than average teams. Have a little respect for the man. The 49ers made the right move and have new talent to come in and the cap space will be nice. But don't stab him in the back like that.
Mike at 2008-02-19 16:50:20

Brian, you are right he is a nice guy, but look at the record he has given the 49ers over the past 2-4 years and the millions spent on him. I hope another teams picks him up, but it is time to let him go.
Junior at 2008-02-19 17:33:11

Over 100 tackles a year, and leading the team in tackles every healthy year is not mediocre. Derek Smith is a total team player and it took a medical setback to slow him down. Nothing was wasted here.
Aaron at 2008-02-20 04:02:37

Tuesday was a great day the mullet man has been cut. Just because u get a lot of tackles per season doesnt make u a great player he was slow and couldnt tackle.
Franco at 2008-02-20 17:49:23

No class with your comment. Smith has given his all. It was time for us to move on, but he certainly was not mediocre prior to 2007. If your comment was about Brandon Whiting or Willie Middlebrooks I would agree. Your site now has no credibility and has been deleted from my favorites.
Mike at 2008-02-22 01:58:29

Agree with Franco, no class at all.
Mike at 2008-02-22 01:58:43

Agree with Franco, no class at all.
Paul at 2008-02-23 08:17:12

Agreed as well. If you running a site like this, you need to be more professional with it. Don't let your personal feelings leak into the news.
Mateo at 2008-03-06 13:59:40

Good riddance Smith apologizers. Smith was a massive waist of $ and even bigger reason for the weak defense. No more Kwame & DSmith! It feels like X-mas!

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