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I think it’s very possible that looked dominant because he was playing next to arguably the best defensive player in the league, Justin Smith. Those are only options? Give me Soliai or Franklin ASAP. An artist formely known as, xxBAxx816 Chiefs 2012...
Cam Newton proved the Carolina Panthers right when he was selected number one overall in the 2011 NFL draft. Newton set a rookie record with 4,051 passing yards and set an NFL record with 14 rushing touchdowns. He can run the ball about as well as he...
CORRECTS DATE OF GAME TO JAN 22- San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith speaks at an NFL football news conference in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to face the New York Giants in the NFC Championship... View Photo »
Eli’s been money all year
According to NFL-generated playing time statistics the Tribune acquired, only two other teams in the league had a pair of starting ends play more than 82 percent of the time - the Vikings' Jared Allen (94.3) and Brian Robison (84.4) and the 49ers'...
While they may not be Gronkowski and Hernandez, Celek and Harbor could become a fairly potent tight-end duo in the near future. We all know that Henery, combined with Ronnie Brown's mental lapse on the goal-line, and Justin Smith's strip of Jeremy...
It’s a defense in decline. Submit Vote vote to see results If the Jets sign Brooks, he will be the best defensive player in the front seven, which means he’ll be most teams’ focus. Teams weren’t able to do that to him in San Francisco, as Justin Smith...
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) speaks at a news conference at an NFL football facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers will play the New York Giants on Sunday in the NFC Championship game. View Photo »
We’re here right now and we as a team have a mindset of making the most of it ... We’ve got to get to Eli [Maning]. That will be the key for us.
While Brooks' pass coverage still leaves something to be desired, he took enough of a step forward that he could be on the field just about every down. Tarell Brown is an interesting player to consider on this 49ers defense. While guys like Carlos...
Justin Smith (born September 30, 1979 in Jefferson City, Missouri) is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals fourth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri. Full Article
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Defensive tackle Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers recovers a fumble by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (R) celebrates with teammates Justin Smith (C) and Demarcus Dobbs during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in San Francisco, California, October 30, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith, left, for a five-yard loss in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Detroit. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19.
View Photo »CORRECTS DATE OF GAME TO JAN 22- San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith speaks at an NFL football news conference in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers are scheduled to face the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) speaks at a news conference at an NFL football facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The 49ers will play the New York Giants on Sunday in the NFC Championship game.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith walks during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. , Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The 49ers are slated to host the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 22, in the NFC championship.
View Photo »Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith, left, as linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) lands on him in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. Campbell left the game after...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints tries to escape the grasp of defensive tackle Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during the Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball with his left hand to avoid the sack of defensive tackle Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during the Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco,...
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith reacts after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the third quarter during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California January 14, 2012.
View Photo »New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) celebrates after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) is tripped up by San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) and defensive end Justin Smith (94) in the first quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 1: Kellen Clemens #10 of the St. Louis Rams avoids being sacked by Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers on his way to a touchdown at the Edward Jones Dome on January 1, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. The 49ers beat the Rams 34-27.
View Photo »ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Kellen Clemens #10 of the St. Louis Rams fumbles the ball in front of defensive end Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of the game on January 1, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.
View Photo »St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens, left, pushes away San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith on his way to an 18-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberge lies on the ground after being sacked by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and defensive tackle Ray McDonald and losing a fumble to defensive tackle Justin Smith during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco,...
View Photo »GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 11: Quarterback Kevin Kolb #4 of the Arizona Cardinals fumbles the football as he is hit by Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 11, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The...
View Photo »Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb (4) gets hit by San Francisco 49ers' Justin Smith, as Cardinals' Arizona Cardinals' Daryn Colledge, left, is unable to contain Smith during the first quarter in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz.
View Photo »ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 5: Orson Charles #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for a touchdown against Justin Smith #8 of the New Mexico State Aggies at Sanford Stadium on November 5, 2011 in Athens, Georgia. Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images).
View Photo »Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy loses the ball after he is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) and defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 30, 2011.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 30: Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns has the ball stripped from him by Justin Smith #94 and Ahmad Brooks #55 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park on October 30, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson (33) watches as his fumble rolls away from him as Mississippi defensive tackle Justin Smith (93) holds on to him in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Oxford, Miss. Arkansas won 29-24.
View Photo »DETROIT - OCTOBER 16: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions lies on the ground after being sacked by Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19.
View Photo »DETROIT - OCTOBER 16: Patrick Willis #52, NaVorro Bowman #53 and Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers tackle Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the NFL game at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Defensive tackle Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers recovers a fumble by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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We’re here right now and we as a team have a mindset of making the most of it ... We’ve got to get to Eli [Maning]. That will be the key for us.
He set the tone. He’s a physical dude.
What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid
I think it’s going to come with time ... Just keep getting better every game and getting better every week. Me stepping into an every down role is going to happen in due time.
The main thing is to go take care of business at home and get a win ... Hopefully we can lock this up. It'll be a tough challenge -- division games always are.
