Justin Smith: “It’s a young man’s game and you’ve got to be full of piss and vinegar when you step onto the field.”
This is the transcript of Justin Smith’s retirement conference call, courtesy of the 49ers’ public relations staff. I think former 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said late last season that even when you were nicked or injured in recent years, you were still better than most of the defensive linemen in the league. With that said, why walk away with a year remaining on your contract? “I mean, for me…