BREAKING: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports 49ers traded WR Deebo Samuel

[TheSpecialJuan]

to the Commanders for draft pick compensation

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports that the 49ers will get back a fifth round pick in the deal. Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the team to the postseason in his rookie year, doing so with an all-new coaching staff to boot. The team now adds a veteran “Queen chess piece” in Samuel, a player that is capable of adding numerous layers to an offense already one of the more dynamic units in the league. The addition of Samuel is likely to generate more one-on-one matchups for Terry McLaurin on the perimeter, boosting the fantasy expectations of both players in the process. Brandon Aiyuk has also been rumored to be a potential trade candidate out of San Francisco this offseason, but he would stand to benefit should he remain in the bay area. As too would veteran tight end George Kittle, the latter of whom has held drastic splits with Samuel on and off the field the previous three seasons.

[Paper Bagged Fan]

Good .. didn't want him here taking a screen for an 80 yards TD and people acting like Bryce is good

[Shocker]

Brandon Aiyuk’s contract…damn.  Be nice to have but that’s crazy

[Prowler2k18]

Don’t know about this. Brandon Ayuik would’ve been a better acquisition but at least we don’t have to worry about any Deebo-to-Carolina discussions.

Edited March 2 by Prowler2k18

[Icege]

JD throwing to Scary Terry and Deebo next season?

Ooh wee mayne... not gonna be fun playing secondary in the NFC East next season

[KaseKlosed]

Commanders providing weapons around a rookie QB contract is how you stay competitive. 

[Shocker]

4 minutes ago, Prowler2k18 said:

Don’t know about this. Brandon Ayuik would’ve been a better acquisition but at least we don’t have to worry about any Deebo-to-Carolina discussions.

Was my thought as well but his contract is nuts.

[fanpanther]

Over under debo 700 yards next season..i an taking the under seems out of shape

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, fanpanther said:

Over under debo 700 yards next season..i an taking the under seems out of shape

He can't stay healthy, it seems. Not sure he will be as impactful at the Redskins as they are going to want. But, they have a healthy chunk of cap space, so it's worth a 5th.

[therealmjl]

His production has fallen off a cliff but he is still dangerous with the ball in his hands. 
 

He also seemingly always has some nagging injury.

Seems like a decent move for the Redskins. The 49ers were apparently going to release him anyway so they had no leverage once his camp requested a trade.

[CPF4LIFE]

13 hours ago, KaseKlosed said:

Commanders providing weapons around a rookie QB contract is how you stay competitive. 

But that's based off the fact they had extreme success with that rookie QB with what they already had around him. When you go way above expectations in the first  year it justifies making moves like this. Struggling or having to bring your qb along slowly till they figure things out is a different story. 

[CPcavedweller]

I know it’s a salary dump, but you don’t salary dump contributing players. There is something the 49er’s know and that’s why they were good letting him walk. 

[SOJA]

People on twitter are very upset we didn't trade for Deebo. here's my thing. 

Deebo has looked increasingly worse the last two seasons and further his play style does not lend itself to longterm success: risk of injury and relied a lot on pure athelticism > technique. Further I'm wary of all players out of that SF offense. 

Second, Deebo would have demanded a new contract if he came here. He went to Washington for one year to boost his stock, try to win a superbowl and hopefully get a contract with someone else next year. He's not playing the Dionte game with us 

[LinvilleGorge]

Only getting a 5th for him pretty much confirms what I've been thinking. Deebo is cooked.