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Ex-49er Smith considering joining Missouri coaching staff

Less than two months after retiring from the 49ers and the NFL, Justin Smith might be returning to football.

Not as a player, but rather, as a coach.

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This according to University of Missouri head football coach Gary Pinkel, who spoke during the SEC's Media Day on Wednesday.

"I think (Justin) wants to get involved in the weight room a little bit with our players and help us out. That would be great if he can do that. He would be a tremendous asset to us," Pinkel said Wednesday according to NFL.