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Who steps up if Justin Smith can't play?

Friday, December 28, 2012 - 9:45am

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49ers Insider Matt Maiocco says that Patrick Willis, Navorro Bowman and Aldon Smith can fill the void left by Justin Smith if he can't play.

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