Originally posted by zonkers:
Originally posted by dj43:
Interesting that the 49ers sent the team chaplain to talk with this kid. Often having a strong spiritual influence around a kid that has had troubles in the past gives them a sense of belonging and hope that goes well beyond the tough business of football. Good insight on Baalke's part to do this.
I looked up Earl Smith and he is a chaplain at San Quentin.
So, I think the meeting might have also been to get a read on the kid. Was he just young and dumb with a weak spot for football? Or is he a troublemaker that hides behind the football player image? (I'm hoping the former, kind of like Lynch.)
Makes sense, I know nothing about the kids back ground.
But if there was ever a sport where robbery translates over it would be at the CB position in football. We don't need straight A students or perfect citizens, we just need hard nosed football players. Also, with his current contract he won't need to rob anyone else anytime soon.



