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Star receiver Deebo Samuel asks San Francisco 49ers to trade him.ESPN.com
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- For the past few months, the San Francisco 49ers have repeatedly said they'd like to keep wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a long time. On Wednesday, it became clear that Samuel and the Niners don't quite see things the same way.
Samuel, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, told ESPN's Jeff Darlington that he has asked the 49ers to trade him. Samuel declined to offer specific reasons for requesting the trade but acknowledged that he has informed the team of his desire to leave.
That comes on the heels of what has become an increasingly turbulent relationship between the two sides following Samuel's breakout 2021 season. In recent weeks, Samuel has scrubbed any mention of the 49ers from his Instagram account, unfollowed the team and removed most photos of him in the team's uniform from the platform.
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Samuel's trade request comes at a time when the salaries for wide receivers have skyrocketed. The Las Vegas Raiders gave Davante Adams $28.5 million per season on an extension after trading for him, and the Miami Dolphins rewarded Tyreek Hill with a contract averaging $30 million per season one week later after acquiring him from the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo's Stefon Diggs also received a lucrative contract extension recently.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33773156/star-receiver-deebo-samuel-asks-san-francisco-49ers-trade-him
According to the link, "Samuel's agent is Tory Dandy, who also represents Tennessee's A.J. Brown and Seattle's DK Metcalf, two of the other wideouts who are set for paydays."
Dandy is stirring the shit and Samuels is listening. They know the 49ers have cap problems. Kyle Shanahan changed the offense, made Samuels a star, and now he wants to cash-in elsewhere. Well, screw him. Do it, and get back a first round draft pick.
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Deebo the douchebag (Original Post)
Auggie
Apr 2022
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exboyfil
(18,004 posts)1. I think Samuels will be more valuable than Tyreek Hill
Those teams that went after Hill should look at Samuels. Yes the offense is designed to open him up, but his ability to break tackles is unrivaled for a receiver of his speed.
Never blame a man for wanting the biggest payday he can get. The way he plays his career may be short so he might only get one big payday.
Lions want him, but you won't find his replacement with that 32nd pick (I heard the 32nd and 34th pick is the package).
AZProgressive
(29,351 posts)2. I don't blame him considering where the WR market is at
Cardinals have Kyler Murray who may not even play this season but I dont blame him considering the QB market.
Auggie
(31,803 posts)3. He has a year left on his contract ...
are signed agreements worthless now?