San Francisco 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel took to social media this week to vent about his lack of skill, only to be trolled by X's community note. The post was later deleted, but not before causing a media uproar.
Samuel is currently in the least productive period of his six-year NFL career, but the 49ers star appeared to criticize the quarterback in his post for 'X', writing, “I just couldn't get the ball.'' And I'm not having any trouble at all!!” he posted. ! ! ! ! ”
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel carries the ball during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn image)
The post was later deleted, but one comment from the community read: “He's dragging the team down the standings. They're struggling.”
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Ahead of Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams, Samuel was asked to further elaborate on what was said in the post, and he admitted he was feeling “frustrated.”
“You read what you read. It's definitely a little frustrating.”
Samuel is averaging just 2.9 yards on 32 carries and is on pace for his worst season in catches and receiving yards per game with 553 yards on 40 receptions. . He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 6.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday that he understands that “Devo is saying that.”
“Devo wants to help us, but the only way he can help us is by running the ball more. We want to get him the ball more and we're going to keep working to do that.”
Mr. Shanahan added that Mr. Samuel should have kept the matter quiet, but called the incident a “under the bridge situation.”
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Brock Purdy, who appears to have been the target of Samuel's post, echoed that sentiment.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
“Devo and I talk all the time and he's like one of my best friends on this team. I love Devo and what he's done for me and helped me. I really love you,” the quarterback said Tuesday.
“I think he's right. He's doing a great job of what we're asking him to do offensively right now. And he's not struggling or anything. But a player like Ricky (Pearsall) It's the same thing, as I said before with players like Aiyuk and Aiyuk last year.''I think there are moments throughout the season when teams can't get the ball. But depending on the scheme and the defensive scheme, they take away players. That's why I want to win Devo. We want him to beat the best record he can on every play, and that's what we're doing in this building. But I love my game. He and I are going to do everything we can to give him the ball.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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