The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Smith, according to a league source, is considering changing agents. Tom Condon has been Smith’s agent since he was the top overall selection in 2005, and has done several contracts with the 49ers for Smith. But Condon is also the agent for Peyton Manning, the player the 49ers are now courting.
Reported by the San Francisco Chronicle
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
So, as Chronicle staffer Eric Branch suggests, it makes sense for Smith to seek different representation because of the obvious conflict of interest. The 49ers are one of three teams Manning is considering along with the Broncos and Titans. Branch further noted the 49ers have offered Smith a three-year, $24 million deal that Smith is currently weighing. Meanwhile, no one is quite sure why the 49ers became
suddenly interested in Manning after GM Trent Baalke said signing Manning had not even been discussed internally as of two weeks ago. Some speculate that the interest in Manning is a tactic to get Smith to accept their offer. ... Stay tuned.
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