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As fans continue to wonder if All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel will still be a part of the San Francisco 49ers this season, another veteran wide receiver says the grass might not be greener on the other side for Samuel if he winds up getting traded out of town.
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant was hunted down by TMZ cameras this week and was asked his thoughts on Samuel, whose apparent unhappiness with the 49ers has left plenty of doubt over whether or not his time with the team is coming to an end. Given the performance Samuel had in 2021 (77 catches, 1,405 yards, six touchdowns; 59 carries, 365 yards, eight touchdowns) and the amount of money being thrown around at receivers across the league this offseason, Bryant certainly understands why Samuel would want to strike while the iron is hot and land a high-end contract, whether it's with the 49ers or someone else. But he also says Samuel might not find the type of offensive mind on another team that he would in San Francisco with head coach Kyle Shanahan.
"I would say this," Bryant said. "Deebo had a hell of a year and, you know, the receiver market right now is extremely high. So I understand where he's coming from. He wants to get his and he deserves his. But if we're strictly talking about football, I think the 49ers (are) a great place for him. "Kyle Shanahan, he is a genius. He knows how to get you the ball, and a lot of organizations don't know how to do that."
49ers fans will certainly be paying close attention in the hours leading up to tonight's opening of the NFL Draft to see if the team decides to trade Samuel before the end of the day. Samuel may or may not be hoping to land somewhere else, but 49ers general manager John Lynch said earlier this week he can't envision a situation where the team would want to move on from their star receiver. If Bryant was calling the shots, he would probably feel the same.
"No, I'm not trading Deebo," Bryant said. "Pay him what he wants. Go ahead and pay him, because he deserves it."
49ers offer Deebo Samuel assurances regarding roster status
By David Bonilla
Apr 24
Amidst swirling trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, the speculation surrounding Deebo Samuel's future with the San Francisco 49ers seems to have quieted down.
According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 49ers have assured Samuel that he will not be involved in any pre- or post-draft transactions, ensuring his place on the roster for the time being.
"Samuel, who signed a three-year, $71.55 million extension before the 2022 season, has been assured by his bosses that he will not be dealt during or after the draft," Silver reported, citing a source familiar with the discussions.
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Mike Silver on how Deebo Samuel's contract might be the starting point for a Brandon Aiyuk extension
By Al Sacco
Apr 16
With the 2024 NFL Draft less than a week away, it's common for the rumor mill to start churning, especially with players who are actively seeking a new contract. It was just two short years ago that WR Deebo Samuel requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers prior to draft day, only for cooler heads to prevail and eventually agree to a new deal.
Now, it's WR Brandon Aiyuk's turn to try and get paid and rumors surfaced over the weekend that he too would request to be dealt. While that report was quickly shot down by his agent, there's still a lot of discussion about Aiyuk's future and if other teams will come calling on draft night.
Legendary columnist Mike Silver joined
Anthony "Spice" Adams to announce 49ers' draft picks in 2nd and 3rd rounds
By Site Staff
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NFL Communications has officially announced the "NFL legends and active players" who will announce selections during Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Representing the San Francisco 49ers will be former defensive tackle Anthony "Spice" Adams, who spent four seasons with the team and nine in the NFL.
San Francisco selected Adams out of Penn State in the second round (No. 57 overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
The NFL's full announcement is below.
In the NFL's continuous effort to connect the game's greats with the next generation of stars, NFL Legends and active players will add to the excitement of the 2024 NFL Draft by announcing various selections and participating in festivities in Detroit.
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49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
