"Damn he was all talk" - NFL fans left surprised as Deebo Samuels returns for 49ers mini camp after contract holdout
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to attend the 49ers mini-camp which starts today.
The fourth-year receiver missed OTAs after he requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. While there were teams such as the New York Jets and Detroit Lions that made offers for the versatile receiver, the 49ers ultimately rejected those trade offers and decided to keep Samuel.
Source: #49ers star WR Deebo Samuel is expected to attend mini camp starting today.
GM John Lynch said multiple times on the record that he wasn't going to trade away the receiver.
Lynch was asked about the receiver at last night's "Dwight Clark Legacy Series" event.
"We haven't traded him, and I'd be a fool to trade him, so, yes, Deebo will be part of the 49ers this season."
NFL fans took to social media to discuss the receiver's return, which has been met with what can only be described as a mixed reception to the news.
This Twitter user thinks he was all talk after showing back up to mini-camp.
@RapSheet Damn he was all talk
This Twitter user is hyped that the receiver is back and wants him to go off against the Rams again.
@RapSheet TIME TO OWN THE RAMS AGAIN DEEGOAT!!!!
One person brought up a good point which may explain the return. If he doesn't attend mini-camp, he would be fined.
@RapSheet Well duh if he doesnβt he would have to pay a hefty fine
This person said that Jets fans are in shambles, referring to the franchise's attempts to acquire him around draft time.
@RapSheet Jets fans in shambles
Another Twitter user is thinking along the same lines.
@RapSheet @RandallGimm Cause getting fined is the opposite of getting paid which is what he is trying to do
One person proposed a contract that the 49ers should give him.
@RapSheet Get his contract done.
4 years 104mill 60 guaranteed
It wasn't the news thst this Twitter user had been expecting regarding Samuel.
@RapSheet @TomPelissero Not the deebo tweet I was expecting to see
Another person was shocked, as they thought the receiver would be holding out during mini-camp as well.
@RapSheet Iβm actually shocked. Thought heβd hold out til training camp
This San Francisco fan wants a long-term deal done soon.
@RapSheet Let's get this deal done @49ers
One more fan was also happy that Samuel is back with the 9ers.
@RapSheet HUGE. Welcome back Deebo
The 49ers aiming to get a contract extension with Deebo Samuel
It's a good sign for San Francisco that their duel-threat receiver is returning to the team for mini-camp. Though he requested a trade from the team, the 49ers shot down offers from multiple teams, ensring he would stay in San Francisco for at least another season.
John Lynch has made it apparent how important Samuel is to the team and this is the first step in keeping him with the franchise long term.
Samuel brought up that he doesn't like playing the hybrid running back-wide receiver role, so maybe if they shift him to a full-time receiver, he'll be happier with his role and sign a new deal.
This is good news for 49ers fans, who will be hoping their team can go further than last season, where they lost a close NFC Championship game against future Super Bowl winners the Los Angeles Rams.