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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension Wednesday to keep one of their most important defensive players off the free-agent market next off-season. Smith, 33, has been the anchor to one of the NFLs top defences the past two seasons, helping the 49ers make it to the NFC championship game following the 2011 season and to the Super Bowl last season. He was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2013 season but had no interest in testing the market and negotiated the extension himself with general manager Trent Baalke to remain under contract through 2015. "I wanted to be here. That makes it simple," Smith said. "They wanted me to be here and I wanted to be here so that makes it easy." Smith originally signed a six-year deal to join the 49ers in 2008 and has been a key part of the building process that turned the franchises fortunes around after an eight-year stretch without a playoff berth. Smith was a first-team All-Pro defensive tackle and second-team defensive end in 2011 in a sign of his versatility. He was a second-team selection at both positions last season and has made four straight Pro Bowls. "Justins All-Pro contributions on the field, as well as his leadership on and off the field, are integral to our success as a team," Baalke said in a statement. "Justin consistently sets a standard of excellence, serving as an example for everyone within our organization. This contract allows Justin to finish his career as a 49er!" Since joining the 49ers in 2008, Smith has helped the team rank second in rushing yards allowed per game (94.4) and yards per carry (3.6) over that time span. He has 536 tackles, 32 sacks, one interception, seven forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and nine passes defenced since joining the 49ers. Smith missed the final 2 1/2 games of the regular season in 2012 with a partially torn left triceps, ending his streak of 185 consecutive starts. He returned for the post-season but was somewhat limited during a playoff run that ended with a 34-31 loss to Baltimore in the Super Bowl. He had surgery after the season and expects to be fully recovered by the start of training camp next month. "The good news is its healed. Its close to 100 per cent for what I want it to be," he said. "I feel good about it, feel confident about the season. Ive never been injured like that. I didnt know anything with the rehab process, what to expect, what coming out of surgery would be like. Its all been really good." Smith has always prided himself on his durability that allows him to play almost every snap at a physically grueling position where many players rotate in and out of the game to stay fresh. He played more than 90 per cent of San Franciscos defensive snaps last season before the injury, according to Pro Football Focus, and said he doesnt expect that to change even when he is 36-years old at the end of this contract. 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Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery.Newcastle coach Mark Jones has called out his attacking stars for their inconsistent form, demanding that they have more to give in the A-League.The Jets failed to take advantage of a 10-man Central Coast, settling for a 1-1 draw at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, leaving them with just one win for the season so far.A frustrated Jones had particular messages for key duo Andrew Nabbout and Morten Nordstrand, the latter of whom the Jets manager described as our (Milos) Ninkovic.It was Nordstrands second-half equaliser that kickstarted the Jets against the Mariners but despite a glut of chances, couldnt find the match-winning goal.Hes just lacking a bit of confidence at the moment, Jones said of Nordstrand.He had an injury at the start of the year, so hes just getting game fitness. Hes getting better, but I think hes trying to make his way through the game.He holds himself (back) a little bit. He needs to give 100 per cent from the start. He holds himself then come second half, he run out the game quite well.ddddddddddddJones said Nordstrands game lifted following his goalscoring effort, his first for the season.Last 20 minutes after he scored, his touches on the ball were magnificent and he got involved in the play more. Maybe its just a confidence thing and hopefully it is, Jones said.You saw what he can do and Ive seen at training what he can do. Hes magnificent player and hes our Ninkovic, so to speak.Jones also challenged left winger Nabbout to improve his fitness, having only managed to last the full 90 minutes in one of his six appearances this season.The 23-year-old laid on a long-range through ball for Nordstrands effort but was substituted for Aleksandr Kokko in the 77th minute.Nabbout run out of legs at the end again which is a little disappointing. He needs to be able to play 90 minutes, Jones said. ' ' '