PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire

alittlejazzbird · 08-28-2009, 03:03 PM

Once again, I have to tip my hat to the Steelers for knowing just the right time to cut ties. And thanks, Marvel, for all your contributions to the team!
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Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 28, 2009 3:11 PM ET
Just moments after we posted on 49ers tackle Marvel Smith possibly retiring, Mike Florio has confirmed through a league source that Smith is, indeed, through with football.

Smith was originally expected to start at right tackle, but his back problems wouldn't allow it. It's uncertain if Smith earned any guaranteed money from the 49ers, but the team did include clauses in their contract with Smith to protect them from injuries.

Smith won two Super Bowl rings in nine seasons with Pittsburgh, and started throughout their championship run after the 2005 season.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...smith-is-done/

Steel Head · 08-28-2009, 03:06 PM

so i guess he doesn't qualify for a comp pick right?

oh well, Smith was a great player for us for many years. I wish him luck

revefsreleets · 08-28-2009, 03:20 PM

The Steelers knew his back was terminal. On one hand I feel bad for him because the game I love and he love ruined him, but on the other, I'd sacrifice my back to play NFL football in second.

Smith was a good guy and I'm sad to see him retire, but it IS another example having perfect timing.

RoethlisBURGHer · 08-28-2009, 03:26 PM

While it's another example that our front office is very smart by cutting ties with players at the right time.

It is also sad because when he was healthy Smith was one hell of a player, not the greatest LT to ever play but he was pretty damn good.

I hope his back heals up so he can live a normal life outside of football.

Steel Head · 08-28-2009, 03:29 PM

I thought his best year was when he was on the right side and we had Gandy on the left.

i remember them pulling him a lot on sweeps and screens and he was a badass in the open field

he did make the probowl as a LT and has 2 SB rings......heck of a career!

steelreserve · 08-28-2009, 03:39 PM

Ahh, that's too bad. But you kind of saw it coming.

In hindsight, that idea about ditching Starks and keeping Smith around and hoping for the best was pretty wishful thinking, and we would've ended up with a rookie left tackle this season.

OneForTheToe · 08-28-2009, 03:44 PM

Good luck in retirement Marvel. He's still a Stiller in my eyes.

Good job by the FO.

Funny, I remember talk of Marvel being a bust his first season or so. Hard to believe that "fan GMs" could have been wrong .... well, just that one time maybe.

devilsdancefloor · 08-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Good luck in retirement

Indo · 08-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revefsreleets

The Steelers knew his back was terminal. On one hand I feel bad for him because the game I love and he love ruined him, but on the other, I'd sacrifice my back to play NFL football in second.

Smith was a good guy and I'm sad to see him retire, but it IS another example having perfect timing.

yep wouldn't even give it a second thought if someone said to me, "you can start at position X in the Big Show, but you'll have chronic back pain later".
ME: " where do I sign?"

and yep---thanks for being a Stiller

Preacher · 08-28-2009, 04:14 PM

Wish him the best...

And thank you FO for your heads up call on releasing him.

08-28-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
alittlejazzbird Team Captain Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 721 Gender: Female Member Number: 1403 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire Once again, I have to tip my hat to the Steelers for knowing just the right time to cut ties. And thanks, Marvel, for all your contributions to the team! *************************************** Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 28, 2009 3:11 PM ET Just moments after we posted on 49ers tackle Marvel Smith possibly retiring, Mike Florio has confirmed through a league source that Smith is, indeed, through with football. Smith was originally expected to start at right tackle, but his back problems wouldn't allow it. It's uncertain if Smith earned any guaranteed money from the 49ers, but the team did include clauses in their contract with Smith to protect them from injuries. Smith won two Super Bowl rings in nine seasons with Pittsburgh, and started throughout their championship run after the 2005 season. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...smith-is-done/

08-28-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
Steel Head Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,116 Member Number: 13393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire so i guess he doesn't qualify for a comp pick right? oh well, Smith was a great player for us for many years. I wish him luck

08-28-2009, 03:20 PM	#3
revefsreleets Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Akron, Ohio Home of LeBron James Posts: 15,403 Gender: Male Member Number: 5353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire The Steelers knew his back was terminal. On one hand I feel bad for him because the game I love and he love ruined him, but on the other, I'd sacrifice my back to play NFL football in second. Smith was a good guy and I'm sad to see him retire, but it IS another example having perfect timing. __________________ *Official Steelersfever Arians Nuthugger*

08-28-2009, 03:26 PM	#4
RoethlisBURGHer Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clowns Town,Ohio Posts: 5,941 Member Number: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire While it's another example that our front office is very smart by cutting ties with players at the right time. It is also sad because when he was healthy Smith was one hell of a player, not the greatest LT to ever play but he was pretty damn good. I hope his back heals up so he can live a normal life outside of football. __________________ Congrats to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins

08-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
Steel Head Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,116 Member Number: 13393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire I thought his best year was when he was on the right side and we had Gandy on the left. i remember them pulling him a lot on sweeps and screens and he was a badass in the open field he did make the probowl as a LT and has 2 SB rings......heck of a career!

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08-28-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
steelreserve Goatse + Tubgirl = $$$ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: www.meatspin.com Posts: 4,599 Member Number: 1976 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire Ahh, that's too bad. But you kind of saw it coming. In hindsight, that idea about ditching Starks and keeping Smith around and hoping for the best was pretty wishful thinking, and we would've ended up with a rookie left tackle this season. __________________ "An empty victory is a victory nonetheless."

08-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
OneForTheToe Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Steeler Nation Posts: 3,360 Gender: Male Member Number: 2408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire Good luck in retirement Marvel. He's still a Stiller in my eyes. Good job by the FO. Funny, I remember talk of Marvel being a bust his first season or so. Hard to believe that "fan GMs" could have been wrong .... well, just that one time maybe.

08-28-2009, 03:52 PM	#8
devilsdancefloor Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 4,015 Gender: Male Member Number: 10172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire Good luck in retirement __________________ Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts. I believe that today more than ever a book should be sought after even if it has only one great page in it. We must search for fragments, splinters, toenails, anything that has ore in it, anything that is capable of resuscitating the body and the soul.

08-28-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
Preacher Water Boy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Member Number: 16327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PFT: Marvel Smith to Retire Wish him the best... And thank you FO for your heads up call on releasing him.

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