Justin Smith is Retired

Another bit of news today was the announcement from Justin Smith that he is retiring. It's not exactly breaking news, because I think that most people expected this to happen, but it definitely hurts San Fran. It's not entirely about replacing the Cowboy's production either, his presence and locker room impact cannot be understated. He was a consummate professional, and was a 5 time Pro-Bowler in his 14 year career. The 49ers do have some talent on the defensive line to replace the 5-technique star. Arik Armstead was drafted as his future replacement, and Tank Carradine is also extremely talented if he can put it together. Injuries apparently played a part in Smith's decision, but hopefully they won't affect him living a happy and full life! Have a fun retirement Cowboy!