Remembering Aldon Smith: Former 49ers star dies at age 36

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember former 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith, who passed away Saturday at the age of 36. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith burst onto the scene in San Francisco and holds franchise records that still stand to this day. But just as quickly, Smith fell into turmoil that ultimately would limit his on-field production. Matt and Jennifer look back at a beloved player, teammate and person who captured the hearts of fans in his short time with the organization, and honor the memory of not just the player, but the man.

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0:00 Aldon Smith dies at age 36
5:00 Smith wanted to help guide young players, avoid the pitfalls that plagued his career
13:00 What 49ers OL legends Joe Staley, Trent Williams both agreed about Smith
22:00 49ers Mailbag segment
23:00 Where do the 49ers stand with Brandon’s Aiyuk financially?
31:00 Why would Kyle Shanahan play a backup RB this season if he hasn’t done much of it before?

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