”The truth of the matter is Deebo had been talking to the 49ers all along, and the 49ers had told him that they were interested in bringing him back to San Francisco for weeks. There were actual conversations that occurred between Kyle Shanahan and Deebo Samuel. I think Deebo obviously was looking to see what kind of deal he could land on the open market, and when those deals that he was looking for don’t materialize, and those conversations with San Francisco continue on, and all of a sudden there are questions about Ricky Pearsall—who by the way right now is continuing to meet with doctors—he’s got another meeting planned for Monday right now with another doctor, but he’s going through his meetings with doctors and there are absolute questions about if and when he’ll be able to play this season that have to be answered still by the doctors. The Niners have been talking to Deebo. No other offers had materialized—meaningful offers. And so in the end, we’ve seen what San Francisco can do with Deebo, how the 49ers utilize him. He’s dangerous in their offense and I would imagine will be a factor again this year.”
