49ers react to Alex Smith's departure

The 49ers and the Chiefs came to an agreement on Wednesday to exchange Alex Smith for a 2nd round draft pick (34th overall) in 2013 and a conditional draft pick in 2014. Here are some reactions from his soon to be former teammates via Twitter:

OT Joe Staley was with Smith throughout his entire six-year career. He remained the LT in that timeframe.

Best of luck to Alex in KC. Amazing teammate, friend, and person. I know he will do great things there.

RB Anthony Dixon:

Congrats to my dawg Alex Smith on getting his fresh opportunity...great guy great teammate..learned a lot from him...he will be missed...

S Donte Whitner:

Good luck to Mr. Alex Smith. I know you'll do great under Andy Reid in KC. The ultimate pro!

S Michael Thomas:

Best wishes to Alex Smith! Ball homie

DE Ricky Jean Francois:

Good Luck to the Big Homie #AlexSmith, wish you the Best Bro..

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Christian Gin is a journalism student at San Jose State University focusing on reporting and editing. He will be graduating in May 2013.

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