Smith doesn't hold the ball more than the average.
The only time he did was in 2012 when the team was winning in the 2nd half.
He will hold on and eat a sack if he doesn't see a good target.
His O-Lines have typically sucked balls at pass blocking.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/und...sack-deviation
2011 sacks
49ers
Anthony Davis 12 2.7 sec Median Sack Time
Chilo Rachal 4.5 2.7 sec Median Sack Time
Joe Staley 4 2.3 sec Median Sack Time
That is not holding the ball. That is crap blocking.
Eagles with Vick or Vince Young
Winston Justice 5 3.1 sec Median Sack Time
Nick Cole 4.5 3.1 sec Median Sack Time
Mike McGlynn 3.5 3.7 sec Median Sack Time
He holds the ball and makes the O-line look worse.