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Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
By all accounts, a slimmed-down Deebo Samuel has been one of the best players in training camp for the San Francisco 49ers. As he works to get back to the electric playmaking ability he regularly flashed during his first few seasons in the league, Samuel told reporters he’s the lightest he’s been since college. He’s even switched back to the No. 1 he wore at South Carolina.
“In my mind, I’m doing everything possible to be in the best shape [I can],” Samuel said. “Being the best player, being the best version of myself to come back and continue to help this team go on those runs that we know that we’re capable of.”
With a year left on a three-year, $71.55 million contract, Samuel is certainly motivated. He was the subject of trade talks during the offseason and wants to prove his worth to the organization. He’s keenly aware of the skyrocketing receiver market and wants another payday. And with disgruntled fellow receiver Brandon Aiyuk holding in and potentially moving, Samuel understands that he will be asked to do more in the offense.
According to his private receiver coach, Brandon White, Samuel put himself through a taxing offseason to set himself up for success in 2024.
“When it comes to the workouts, Deebo is serious,” White told FOX Sports. “He normally has three workouts a day, and sometimes he’ll try to do two with me. So when I’m visiting Deebo, I don’t know if I’ve seen anybody work more.
“This year, when he texted me the number change, just by our conversations and his demeanor, I felt like he wanted to get back to something and he wanted to show some things, right? He really had a focus on the importance of this offseason. With the number change back to No. 1, he wanted to get back to that identity and level of play.”
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Publish date : 2024-08-08 19:25:48
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