The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Smith has reached an agreement to stay with the San Francisco 49ers, sources confirmed to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. The 49ers and Smith agreed on a deal that is slated to pay the former No. 1 overall pick an average of roughly $8 million per season.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Smith had been weighing a three-year offer from the 49ers. The 27-year-old made $4.9 million in base salary in 2011, plus earned a $1 million bonus for reaching the playoffs. Smith's future in the Bay Area came into question after the 49ers were revealed as a late entrant in the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. Manning signed a 5-year, $96 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. Smith, a free agent, visited with the Miami Dolphins over the weekend after the 49ers met with and worked out Manning and put the former Colts quarterback through a physical exam. ... Smith struggled early in his career but threw for 3,150 yards and 17 touchdowns with only five interceptions last season as San Francisco went 13-3 and made the NFC championship game after an eight-year playoff drought. He orchestrated six comeback wins, four on the road.
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