Patrick Willis and Justin Smith to retire (1 Viewer)

[Don Quixote]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/09/patrick-willis-justin-smith-retiring-from-49ers/

Tank Carradine bump? Do they have any MLB to replace Willis?

 

[12punch]

opens the door for borland

 

[Warhogs]

Borland should be the big winner here IMO. Hate to see Patrick Willis go. I drafted him in late round 2 my first year playing zealots and he spent his whole career on my club.

 

[Don Quixote]

opens the door for borland

Yeah, I was assuming Borland would get his, but I guess if Bowman and Willis were fully back, he would have been pushed down.

...With Bowman's issues, I'm thinking Wilhoite might be worth a deep add.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Tank Carradine bump?

Dunno how it couldn't be. Hoping he grabs the baton and runs. Been patiently waiting for him to get his shot.

 

[Louche]

Tank Carradine bump?

Dunno how it couldn't be. Hoping he grabs the baton and runs. Been patiently waiting for him to get his shot.

Well they did sign Dockett, but Ray McDonald is also gone so there's certainly opportunity for Tank to show what he's got. Dockett, Jerod-Eddie and Tank are the primary ends now but I'm sure they will bring in another body either in FA or in the draft. Last season Smith and McDonald had over 1400 snaps so there's definitely opportunity for playing time.

And yes, this is huge for Borland owners. He's been legitimately good but he would have struggled to find a three down role when up against Bowman and Willis.

 

[Louche]

Hmm...I just checked. According to PFF Tank had 3 sacks in 73 pass rushing snaps. McDonald had 3 sacks in 439 pass rushing snaps. And Tank only had 146 snaps in total (122 in the last five weeks), so yeah he's up for a big increase in playing time. Get excited.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Hmm...I just checked. According to PFF Tank had 3 sacks in 73 pass rushing snaps. McDonald had 3 sacks in 439 pass rushing snaps. And Tank only had 146 snaps in total (122 in the last five weeks), so yeah he's up for a big increase in playing time. Get excited.

Yeah, saw some similar data earlier in the non-playing season.

His last month of games in '14, where he was getting more playing time, he really performed well. Looked over the leg issue, which was my biggest concern with him ever panning out. Feeling good about him right now.

 

[cstu]

Patrick Willis press conference

:class:

 

[Tool]

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ex-nfl-player-patrick-willis-144404731.html

For those wondering what he's up to.