Comments on: Report: Alex Smith may part ways with CAA

By: mr49er1981

mr49er1981 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:02:00 +0000

The 49ers did offer Alex a contract, He did not sign it,
tell the truth right or wrong?

By: mikesmajormojo

mikesmajormojo — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:26:43 +0000

Funny how many people actually ‘know’ what happened between Condon, Alex Smith, Peyton Manning, and the 49er brass. Funny, I heard that the reason Smith didn’t sign the contract was because he wanted a longer term commitment with more guaranteed money – 7-9 yrs / $70-90 mil and when he got the 3/24 he balked at it. The fact that he didn’t sign it doesn’t mean that Condon did anything wrong, nor does it mean that Harbaugh ‘went behind his back’ to work out Manning. The football team, not the agent, not the player decides ultimately who’s worth what in this league. If Smith believes that he’s worth $9-10 mil per season and the 49ers don’t, they have every right to question if Smith’s their guy… esp since they make out his paychecks and put up with his shortcomings as a QB. Alex, go ahead and sign with SEA as many here have suggested. SF will be laughing as they stack 1o in the box vs SEA en route to multiple SB titles with Manning at QB. He should have signed his deal when he had the chance and now he’ll have no one to blame but himself if he’s the odd man out in SF.

By: sixjak

sixjak — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:57:04 +0000

Guess we all will sit here whining and moaning will they put on their big boy pants and hash this out. It’s business.

By: corbyc83

corbyc83 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:12:08 +0000

Don’t sign the contract…wait til manning goes elsewhere adpnd Flynn has signed in Miami. Then play two division opponents against each other…seattle and san Fran…guarantee u that contract goes up in value. If he signs the contract he’s retarded…Seattle or Miami needs him ( whichever loses out on Flynn)

By: kane337

kane337 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:14:03 +0000

Sign the contract Alex.

By: mrslay1

mrslay1 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:00:43 +0000

Well I am not a niner fan nor did I watch them much. However I did see the playoffs and the game that Smith won against NO and that was not a small feat!!

By: puntpasskick

puntpasskick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:50:31 +0000

How can you feel bad for Alex Smith? The guy was practically stealing money until Harbaugh held his hand through a decent 2011 season.

By: mrslay1

mrslay1 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:08:51 +0000

Smith should fire these guys on the spot. Are they not trying to get this guy his best deal? I guess not.

By: skeebo80

skeebo80 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:05:56 +0000

Overachieved with THAT DEFENSE? Are you serious?

By: discosucs2005

discosucs2005 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:04:27 +0000

@azfiremagoo

You don’t “highly overachieve” your way into overtime in the NFCCG agains’t the Super Bowl winner.

I don’t care what the odds on the Niners are in any game. I’m fairly certain they were supposed to lose to the Saints last year. Odds are for gamblers, not fans.

By: mrlynch33

mrlynch33 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:03:41 +0000

Why is everyone call JH a “Backstabber” or “Jerk” or “Not true to his word”?
No one knows what actually happened in negotiations or anything…the one thing I did read was…..”a 2011 playoff team OWNER said they would be interested if Manning gave them a workout but they will not actively pursue him.”
Sounds to me like this was Jed York’s doing and NOT JH!

By: azfiremagoo

azfiremagoo — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:54:39 +0000

“Niners odds on favorite” I highly doubt Vegas makes a GB home vs SF a SF favorite. Warm weather team at GB NY will not be favored. No one thinks they highly overachieved last year?

By: 49erjohnny

49erjohnny — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:51:43 +0000

Alex Smith would be out of the league if the 49ers didn’t want him. Let’s face it Alex Smith flat out sucks 31 other teams know that.

By: frankyvito

frankyvito — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:50:18 +0000

I always thought it was weird that there were ‘secret’ meetings with PM. (By always, of course, I mean the last 24 hours) I mean how can you be negotiating a contract in good faith while helping the PM workout stay secret? Cause it obviously wasn’t a secret to Condon. It was also suspicious when Moss chose Alex over Drew Brees

By: 7to10for6allday

7to10for6allday — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:27:58 +0000

Smith sucks, period! Passing league and he’s playing pee wee football!

By: robdolphins

robdolphins — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:13:05 +0000

Drew Rosenhaus spider senses must be tingling.

By: turbodog1027

turbodog1027 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:09:50 +0000

There is no way Manning will be a niner

By: patswhatsup

patswhatsup — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:51:50 +0000

I actually feel bad for Alex Smith. It’s not entirely his fault that his receiver had 1 catch through 3 quarters of the NFC champoinship game. He actually put together a pretty decent season, took care of the football, won some games and now he’s getting jerked around by the guy who “is totally commited to” him. Bunch of bullcrap.

I hope alex smith waits for Manning to decide on denver or the titans, then walks away and joins the Seahawks or somewhere.

By: daknight93

daknight93 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:38:17 +0000

Tom Condon main priority 1st is peyton, but sorry alex, you’re not a top 15 quarterback…you will have to wait in line until I get the best quarterback in football signed and I get my huge commission check 1st..signed Tom Condon

By: xmnojox

xmnojox — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:37:09 +0000

omg only 24M/3y? Im sad that alex didnt sign that…
I expected something around 32M/3y

By: latopia

latopia — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:32:29 +0000

So there’s nothing “wrong” with Condon icing Smith while the 9ers pursued Manning which may have cost Smith an opportunity or opportunities to sign with other teams for as much or more money + years than the 9ers offered?

So there’s nothing “wrong” if Condon kept Smith in the dark about San Francisco’s interest in Manning just because the 9ers wanted to keep the lid on its interest in Smith’s replacement?

So there’s nothing wrong if Condon failed “negotiate” on Smith’s behalf when the 9ers lowballed Smith with its take-it-or-shove-it offer of 3yrs/$24m knowing Smith’s confusion would buy Condon/San Francisco time to hedge their bets while they wait on Manning’s decision?

Okay. I’m just glad you’re not my lawyer.

By: horsemeat47

horsemeat47 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:28:05 +0000

“until they decide what to do with Manning.”

I didn’t realize it was the 49ers decision.

By: darrelb

darrelb — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:11:23 +0000

There are now rumors that Smith has not been presented with any offer. He has not received the “offer” from his agent.

How can you possibly say that (used) Condom is not doing anything wrong? Maybe a little conflict of interest? Or withholding important information from your client? Or did he not know Harbaugh was flying in the dark of night to work out Manning in secret?

If I was Smith here is what I would do:
-Fire (used) Condom on the spot
-Get a new agent and sign with Seattle immediately
-Haul (used) Condom before the bar association on ethics charges
-Haul (used) Condom before the league for conflict of interest and withholding vital information.
-Never believe another word Harbaugh says; as I will personally never believe another word he says.

Why sneak around Harbaugh? Be a man. Elway, the Titans, the Cardinals all have QB’s too. I don’t see them sneaking around behind their QB’s backs.

By: kcbaby58

kcbaby58 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:00:51 +0000

Chiefs got him!!! Write bout that!!

By: tylerncom

tylerncom — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Do you think Smith was ever a Manning fan? If he ever was, do you think he is still?

By: jfodagreat

jfodagreat — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:53:53 +0000

Smith agent blew it & now Smith will pay for it. I dont think that the niners have false interest in Manning why would they go so far to go see him throw & have him take a physical as well. If Manning wants a chance to win another Lombardi he takes less money with Frisco & if money is the only thing that matters to him well he goes to either Denver or Tennessee

By: firemarshal1

firemarshal1 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:53:04 +0000

Hey Matt Flynn, the Dolphins come go after Alex Smith. You may want to sign soon or your value drops dramatically.

By: thebraso

thebraso — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:51:58 +0000

Mike,

The real question should be, has CAA been shopping or looking for other offers for Smith?

If they are not creating a market for their client they should be fired. And possibly investigated for conflict of interest, or maybe it might be something the NFLPA should look into.

My opinion, what CAA is doing with this QB situation(repping Manning, Tebow, and Alex Smith) looks shady.

By: thcnote

thcnote — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:49:01 +0000

Smith should sign that contract he has not played up to his rookie deal. He had one ok year and I mean ok and no better and now he wants a big contract. Sign the 3 year deal and if you are as good as you think you are you will get paid big in 2 years.

By: sfsaintsfan

sfsaintsfan — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:47:56 +0000

Nobody else wants Alex Smith and the Niners contract offer is the best he will get.

If the Niners are serious about Manning, they should pull the contract offer to Alex Smith and make him squirm. He would soon find out that nobody else wants him…….as a potential starter.

If Manning can play, the Niners would be the odds on favorite for the Super Bowl.