Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
I've never been more disgusted with a former player as I am with Deebo. He likes winners he said. When he was one of the biggest reasons why we had a bad year.

He says he will be "motivated" with Washington. Why wasn't he motivated with us? 20 million dollars isn't enough? Is he only putting out full effort in a contract year so he gets paid? How many years did he come into camp fat and out of shape? Then this useless diva had the balls to blame his pathetic play on not getting the ball?

But that being said, I put the blame on Shanahan. His refusal to bench Deebo when he was a drain on this offense is beyond rediculous. Shanahan's refusal to sit ineffective players is one of his biggest faults.

I have never wished another player to fail more than I do with Deebo. Good riddance.

Deebo was motivated with us. He's commonly the person everyone points to as the tone-setter for the team the past three years. Are you aware he was hospitalized for pneumonia during the season? Do you understand the effect pneumonia has on the body? It's not like a stinger you try to play through. Pneumonia impacts your entire respiratory system. It impacts your stamina. He went right back to the team immediately after to try to help the team in a big game. Trying to play through it extended the recovery time.

Before being hospitalized, Deebo was 5th in yards per reception (16.8) and 8th in yards per target (10.5) with 0 drops. After being hospitalized, he dropped to 83rd in yards per reception (10.8) and 96th in yards per target (6.8) dropping 6 passes (12.2%, 3rd worst). When he did get the ball, he was still able to get YAC (8.3 YAC/R, 5th) and his broken tackle rate was 2nd to Rashee Rice, who had 29 targets on the season. He also did his part in trying to bail out our terrible special teams. 3rd in kick return average with 31.35 yards per return (min 15 returns).

When Deebo was on the field, him and Kittle bore the brunt of the extra attention of losing Aiyuk. Teams were willing to let the 49ers have Jennings get the ball as he wasn't the threat Deebo and Kittle were.
[ Edited by Typecast on Apr 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM ]