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Linebacker Smith says 49ers 'better off without' Owens

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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

San Francisco 49ers: Niners linebacker Derek Smith said he'd like to take a physical shot at former teammate Terrell Owens and then took a verbal shot at the Eagles receiver, the Contra Costa Times reported Tuesday. Smith told the paper the 49ers "were absolutely better off without" Owens and tabbed the receiver as a selfish player who promoted himself at the expense of the team. "You put a bad apple in with a bunch of good apples, it's just a matter of time before the other apples spoil. ...

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