Coming off a season where they nearly reached the Super Bowl, the Washington Commanders got to work in the offseason to upgrade the roster. They managed to secure a notable addition in wide receiver Deebo Samuel, much to the dismay of some members within the San Francisco 49ers organization.
After being drafted in the second round back in 2019, Samuel emerged as a key piece within the 49ers' offense. He managed to get a Pro-Bowl nod in 2021 following a regular season campaign where he notched a career-high 1,405 yards to go along with six touchdowns. However, with his production steadily declining in recent years, San Francisco decided to move on from Samuel and deal him to Washington.
On Tuesday, 49ers QB Brock Purdy was a guest on the Bussin' With the Boys podcast. They discussed an array of topics, mainly about his rise from being the last pick in the draft to a full-time starting quarterback. However, towards the end of the episode, Purdy was asked about the front office trading Samuel this offseason.
Purdy didn't hold back with his true feelings, admitting he is hurt by Samuel's departure. The two built a strong bond when he was called upon to lead the charge for the 49ers.
"I mean it sucks dude," Purdy said. "He's my boy, I love Deebo. Day one, he's always had my back and believed in me when I got in. I didn't really know how they guys were gonna take it when I did get thrown in, Jimmy went down, I was like the last quarterback. Deebo man was just nothing but great to me dude. Building me up and just giving me confidence."
Purdy and Samuel nearly climbed the NFL mountaintop together in 2023, but ended up falling just short. Squaring off against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the 49ers were unable to get the job done on the game's biggest stage.
While Samuel appears to be losing a good relationship he had in San Francisco, the veteran wideout has a lot to look forward to in his new situation. He gets to play alongside a rising star in quarterback Jayden Daniels and form an elite WR duo with Terry McLaurin (if his holdout ends). With this collection of talent, the Commanders hope to be right back in the mix in 2025.
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