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Old May 11th, 2006, 09:52 AM   #1
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Jaguars Jaguars WR Jimmy Smith to RETIRE

Wow, this comes as somewhat of a surprise. Here's the story...

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5596554

Jaguars' WR Jimmy Smith to retire
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com

Jimmy Smith, one of the most prolific receivers over the course of the past 10 seasons, has abruptly decided to retire from professional football.

FOXSports.com has learned that Smith, who was selected to the Pro Bowl for five consecutive seasons from 1997-2001, has informed Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach Jack Del Rio of his intention to call it quits after 12 seasons.

The team is expected to hold a press a press conference Thursday to announce the decision — unless Smith has an 11th-hour change of heart.

Smith has 862 career receptions, which ranks seventh on the NFL's all-time list. And he is 11th with 12,287 receiving yards.

He trails the Indianapolis Colts' Marvin Harrison in both categories.

The 6-foot-1, 208-pound former Jackson State star had considered walking away from football following the Jags' playoff loss to the Patriots last season, but Del Rio asked him to take more time so Smith could be sure he was making the right choice.

What's more, the Florida Times Union reported last month that the 37-year-old Smith was also talked out of his decision to retire by friends, including the likes of former great Tim Brown.

Last season, Smith was still very productive at an advanced age (for an NFL player) as he caught 70 passes for 1,023 yards and six touchdowns.

That said many thought that he would return to the team for the 2006 season as the Jaguars' top WR while younger receivers Matt Jones and Ernest Wilford continue to develop.

Last week, Smith surprised team officials by informing them of his intention to step away. The team, however, asked that he take a few days to ponder his decision.

Smith recently went to the Jaguars' workout complex to say goodbye to several members of the team.
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Old May 11th, 2006, 10:00 AM   #2
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He must be itching for some coke.
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Fortunately for owners in Frenzy and SACD, Jimmy Smith was a UFA in both leagues, so nobody got stung by this, but there is now 1 less high quality WR available, and that may effect things a tad.
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Old May 11th, 2006, 10:33 AM   #4
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Fortunately for owners in Frenzy and SACD, Jimmy Smith was a UFA in both leagues, so nobody got stung by this, but there is now 1 less high quality WR available, and that may effect things a tad.
sounds like someone is trying to up the trade value off one of his players...
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So does Ernest Wilford, Matt Jones or Reggie Williams (or even M. Lewis) benefit most from this?
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