Anquan Boldin hopeful Aldon Smith will receive help for his personal problems

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin has admitted that he is hopeful that Aldon Smith will be able to receive the right help for his personal problems.

The 25-year-old was released by the 49ers following his arrest for driving under the influence, his fourth detainment over the past three years.

"I'm just more concerned about him as a person," Boldin told reporters. "Football doesn't come into play when it comes to a situation like that. My whole thought is just making sure he's okay as a person.

"He was looking the best I've ever seen. He was having a great camp. I think everybody was shocked. I wasn't here the entire off-season, but from what I gather, he's worked his butt off, and it looked that way when I got here. I think it was a shock to everyone."

The 49ers vowed to support Smith through his off-the-field issues despite releasing the linebacker.