At a recent predraft press conference, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said that “it doesn’t make a difference” whether Justin Smith plays next season.
“We’ve addressed the plan internally,” said Baalke. “We know what we’re going to do regardless of what he chooses to do, and feel good about that plan.”
“Is that because Smith would be a short-timer if he does come back?” a reporter asked.
“We’d love to have him back,” said Baalke. “And he is a short-timer, with respect to his career, where he’s at. But, Kaleb Ramsey—didn’t play last year, he’s coming back.