Niners make Smith better with Balmer

By Anthony Bialy  |   Tuesday, April 29, 2008  |  Comments( 3 )

 San Francisco 49ers
The easiest way to help talented people find success is to surround them with more talent. For example, throwing a fortune at a player like, say, defensive end Justin Smith to entice him to join the San Francisco 49ers instantly upgraded the franchise, but he’ll never reach his potential unless he’s playing right next to fellow supremely...
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sec116row11seats12and13		 10:43 PM
04/29/2008
Balmer is a 1 year wonder and a huge reach.
Nolan can stack this defense with as tweener players as he wants it doesn't help Smith who will be the Berry Zito of the 9ers.
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bardley80		 12:29 AM
05/02/2008
I was a little disappointed the Vikings didn't get Smith, until we got Jared Allen.

From the 49ers' perspective, you have to do what you can to help your big investments (aka, big free agent signees) succeed.
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sec116row11seats12and13		 01:50 AM
05/02/2008
Are you kidding me?
Smith is a joke compared to allen,I'm so glad he is not in the afc west anymore.
Oh by the way with a rooky at lt for 2 teams in the north allen will get 2 sacks per game min thets 8 against 2 of your div rivals congrates to you on winning the north this year!
Bench tavrious now!
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