49ers release Torrey Smith

[RamsJunkie]

Torrey Smith - WR - Free Agent
49ers released WR Torrey Smith.

The move clears $4.675 million in cap space, a number that would increase to $7.875 million if designated as a post-June 1 cut. Smith was a colossal bust in San Francisco, catching 53 total passes for 930 yards. It exposed the limitations in Smith's game, but his struggles were more about the 49ers' staggering incompetence on offense than anything else. The sides were simply a disastrous match. Still only 28 with some of the league's purest speed, Smith won't take more than a few days to find a new home.
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Source: Steve Smith Sr. on Twitter
Mar 6 - 4:17 PM

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I was a big fan of his at Maryland. He played well at Baltimore. Reminds me of a lesser Desean Jackson type.

 

[NERamsFan]

I think they're making room for Jeffrey.

 

[RamsJunkie]

I think they're making room for Jeffrey.

 

[wolfdogg]

The guy's first 3 receptions in the nfl were all long touchdowns in one game........against the rams.

 

[InnovatedMind]

I'd pass on him.

One of the worst fantasy picks I have picked in a long time.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

The guy's first 3 receptions in the nfl were all long touchdowns in one game........against the rams.

Yeah, thanks for reminding me.....What a lousy, horrific game that was.

I was pounding the table on draft day when we passed on Smith for...uh.....what is dude's name? Oh yeah, Lance Kendricks.
TBH I've never really forgot that gaffe and have probably blamed Kendricks subconsciously although I readily admit it was not his fault that Devaney and crew were the massive incompetents that they were.

Would love to take a long look at Torrey Smith now that he is free....free at last! from the steaming mess that is the Whiners......

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Ram65]

I remember he was a fav for many Rams posters. Started off great but, faded. Deep speed but, not great hands. He is only 28 years old. Could help a team that is close and needs a part time burner.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Scraps from the garbage heap from the shittiest side of town.

 

[Ram_Rally]

I'd kick the tires. A bigger bodied and more durable (albeit less talented) desean

 

[InnovatedMind]

I'd kick the tires. A bigger bodied and more durable (albeit less talented) desean

He has NO HANDS! ... Why would we pick him up when that's our NUMBER ONE problem with our receiving unit? (Lack of good hands)... it just deepens the problem.

 

[Ram_Rally]

He has NO HANDS! ... Why would we pick him up when that's our NUMBER ONE problem with our receiving unit? (Lack of good hands)... it just deepens the problem.

I watched him here in md the first years of his careers. He was loved by everyone here. Never heard the hands thing. Either way, he's a proven reciever who has produced in competent offendes

 

[HitStick]

I'd rather have Stills.

 

[jrry32]

I'd go after Torrey Smith. He's at least as good as Stills (I say he's better, but Stills is younger and still has potential) and won't be asking $12 million per year. We might be able to get him on a "prove it" contract. He'd fill the DeSean Jackson role in our offense.

 

[Corbin]

The guy's first 3 receptions in the nfl were all long touchdowns in one game........against the rams.

It doesn't really attest to Torrey Smith's skills as much as Justin King sucking ass! Like major ass! I honestly only think the only starting player worse than him in the last 20 years the Rams had might only be Craig Dahl and that is, MIGHT be worse. Talk about a close battle of shitbags.

 

[jrry32]

He has NO HANDS! ... Why would we pick him up when that's our NUMBER ONE problem with our receiving unit? (Lack of good hands)... it just deepens the problem.

He has inconsistent hands, but they're much better than you're claiming. Torrey Smith's drop rates over the past 5 years:
2016: 4.1%
2015: 4.8%
2014: 6.5%
2013: 5.1%
2012: 2.7%

Source: https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/drops/2016/

Fact is that with the Ravens over his first four years in the NFL, he averaged 900 yards and 8 TDs per year. That's better than Stills. Considering his price tag should be much less, I'm all for Smith.

He's also shown the ability to do this:

View: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000125491/Torrey-Smith-highlights

 

[InnovatedMind]

He has inconsistent hands, but they're much better than you're claiming. Torrey Smith's drop rates over the past 5 years:
2016: 4.1%
2015: 4.8%
2014: 6.5%
2013: 5.1%
2012: 2.7%

Source: https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/drops/2016/

Fact is that with the Ravens over his first four years in the NFL, he averaged 900 yards and 8 TDs per year. That's better than Stills. Considering his price tag should be much less, I'm all for Smith.

He's also shown the ability to do this:

View: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000125491/Torrey-Smith-highlights

Go on! Pick him up! I'm going to laugh my butt off when he doesn't work out though.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Go on! Pick him up! I'm going to laugh my butt off when he doesn't work out though.

What are your suggestions at receiver? Just wondering

 

[InnovatedMind]

What are your suggestions at receiver? Just wondering

Glad you asked...

Garcon/Marshall, Stills, Tavon, Zay/JuJu, Cooper, Quick/Spruce, Thomas

We need people with great hands, who aren't afraid to go up the middle and secure a pass for our rookie QB. We need stability. We have enough speed, we need people who can catch contested balls. Torrey doesn't really fill a need when we have others that we are trying to develop into possibly the same role and possibly even better than an aging player with some deeply ingrained bad habits.

 

[jrry32]

Go on! Pick him up! I'm going to laugh my butt off when he doesn't work out though.

I hope we do. If he doesn't pan out, that won't speak well of Goff. Because Smith did quite well with Flacco.

Glad you asked...

Garcon/Marshall, Stills, Tavon, Zay/JuJu, Cooper, Quick/Spruce, Thomas

We need people with great hands, who aren't afraid to go up the middle and secure a pass for our rookie QB. We need stability. We have enough speed, we need people who can catch contested balls. Torrey doesn't really fill a need when we have others that we are trying to develop into possibly the same role and possibly even better than an aging player with some deeply ingrained bad habits.

Marshall routinely posts worse drop rates than Torrey Smith. And Stills gives you the same player at almost double the cost based on the rumors.