Social Media reaction to Justin Smith's retirement
Justin Smith was not only one of the most popular San Francisco 49ers, but was one of the most popular players around the NFL. That was evident when Smith announced his retirement Monday afternoon and word started to spread.
Players, reporters, and celebrities took to Twitter to bid Smith farewell.
It's been a pleasure Cowboy! https://t.co/jjITSfRCWQ
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) May 18, 2015
#FarewellCowboy it's been awesome being able to play with this guy
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) May 18, 2015
Thank you Cowboy! Truly a class act. #49ers #cowboy #faithful #farewell pic.twitter.com/gFW4WH9CTv
— Aaron Lynch (@lynchmobb59) May 18, 2015
Learned so much from these dudes that I couldn't explain it in words. I came in almost 5 years ago… https://t.co/rybwrWJdOq
— Ian Williams (@IWilliams95) May 18, 2015
So many things I could say! I'll just leave it at this. COWBOY!! It was a pleasure! #LivingLegend
— Tony Jerod-Eddie (@T_J_E_83) May 19, 2015
When u play with a real true pro u have to tip ur hat!Justin smith put it down for 15 yrs.1 of the good guys!#salute
— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) May 19, 2015
It was a Honor playing with this guy the beginning of my career. He left it all out on the field always. pic.twitter.com/1XqPQJ7J5G
— Ricky Jean Francois (@Freakyjean99) May 18, 2015
Respect how this guy played the game. https://t.co/jylGS84pIq
— Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) May 18, 2015
Before he dominated in the Bay, he was #MizzouMade. Congrats on a stellar career, Justin. #FarewellCowboy https://t.co/ad9vHgi6fK
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) May 18, 2015
Thank you for all you've done Justin. Proud to say you're #MizzouMade and helped start the #DLineZOU tradition. GP https://t.co/UIBXTINIMv
— Coach Gary Pinkel (@GaryPinkel) May 18, 2015
One of the best..wishing him well RT @nfl: After 14 seasons. He's calling it a career: http://t.co/Rc6oShpuPA pic.twitter.com/wEI04ZW4L5
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) May 18, 2015
Strength, Power and a motor. Rare to see all of those. Loved playing with that dude. Wardaddy!!!!!! https://t.co/KnMfNcDG3T
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) May 18, 2015
@KidRudi1996 @49ers farewell cowboy
— Asher Roth (@asherroth) May 18, 2015
(h/t San Francisco 49ers)