SF suprise coming today; P.Willis AND Justin Smith to retire?

[Fletch]

Wow.

Getting out while he still has a functional brain. He's made his money and fame. Good for him.

As a Cowboys fan, good to see the 49ers headed back to the cellar. They got their new stadium, now it's time to dump the players.

 

[viman96]

Wow if true that would be a huge hit to their defense

 

[Hostile]

I flat out love watching that guy play.

 

[boysfanindc]

Guy just turned 30, hate to see a guy with his talent have to retire so young, but could not happen to a better team.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Should we kick the tires and bring him in for a look see?!?!?!!

/sarcasm off

 

[big dog cowboy]

I see the where the 49er's are headed.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Wow.

That is a "WOW!"

 

[Bowdown27]

I can't believe he's going to retire.

 

[Plankton]

The 49ers haven't had the best past year, huh? NaVorro Bowman wrecking his knee, Aldon Smith's personal issues potentially derailing his career, Kaepernick regressing big time, Crabtree flatlining as a player, Ahmad Brooks calling out the coaching staff, Harbaugh being thrown under the bus by the organization, hiring a bootlicker as a replacement, and now their defensive leader, and a true character guy, facing retirement.

Couldn't happen to a nicer organization. Jed York said when throwing Harbaugh out the door that he wanted to win with class. That will be a lot harder to do without Patrick Willis.

 

[CF74]

P Willy is going the Ro Mac route thru retirement around the league and then lands in Dallas.

 

[Direwolf63]

Losing Willis would be devestating to the 49ers. When he's healthy, he's one of the top 10 defensive players in football.

 

[WoodysGirl]

@ProFootballTalk: Patrick Willis, Justin Smith retiring from 49ers http://t.co/PMZCIpXXzs

 

[boysfanindc]

@ProFootballTalk: Patrick Willis, Justin Smith retiring from 49ers http://t.co/PMZCIpXXzs

Wow & Wow!

 

[Risen Star]

Justin Smith isn't surprising. Willis is the shocker.

 

[rockj7]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/09/san-fran-surprise-coming-monday/

San Fran surprise coming Monday
Posted by Mike Florio on March 9, 2015, 9:13 AM EDT

At a time when the 49ers are trying to shoot down rumors regarding a possible trade of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers soon will have another significant issue to deal with.

Some very surprising news related to the 49ers is coming, likely later today, regarding a key player on the team who won’t be on the team in 2015. A formal announcement is expected on Tuesday.

That’s all we can say for now. But when it happens, you’ll be shocked — even though you’re now duly braced to be shocked.

Meanwhile, feel free to make a guess in the comments. Winner gets a free one-year subscription to PFT.

Anquon Boldin released? Patrick Willis?

Yes Latinmind that's the word out here in the Bay Area

 

[JustDezIt]

 

[hornitosmonster]

49ers are no threat for a 6th ring

 

[Danger]

This makes me sad. Willis was an awesome player.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

good for them... good careers, made a lot of money....
once its time, its time.

 

[Alexander]

The 49ers will not even be recognizable next year.

I have never seen a team that close to being a perennial contender fall apart (well, get ripped apart) so fast.