49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has 11 catches for 85 yards over the team's last four games and he referenced his lack of production in a since-deleted social media post Monday. Samuel wrote on X that he is "not struggling at all just not getting the ball" and then followed up by writing that he wasn't "hating" on any teammates who might be playing a bigger role, but the sentiment suggests Samuel is frustrated by his current role in the team's offense. During an appearance on KNBR Tuesday, 49ers General Manager John Lynch was asked about Samuel's comment. Lynch said that there are a lot of things "that you can get caught up in" over the course of a season, but that he thinks Samuel is "in a good place from the way he's working" and that the 49ers will need him this week and down the stretch if they are going to build on their Week 14 win."I think people are becoming more familiar with it," Lynch said, via 49ersWebzone.com. "Deebo's a really good football player. He's created such a high standard for himself that, I think, frustration mounts. But he's made so many plays for us. I think we've got to give this guy some grace and bring him along because we need him the rest of the...
John Lynch on Deebo Samuel: Frustration mounts, but we need him
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
49ers GM John Lynch addresses Deebo Samuel's struggles amid social media denial
49ers GM John Lynch addresses Deebo Samuel's struggles amid social media denial
By David Bonilla
Dec 10, 2024
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has struggled to replicate the statistical success of his breakout 2021 season. Samuel racked up 1,770 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns that year, earning a massive contract extension. His career-high 1,405 receiving yards...
Read Next
49ers injury update: John Lynch addresses George Kittle's status for Bears game
49ers injury update: John Lynch addresses George Kittle's status for Bears game
By David Bonilla
Dec 26
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Friday. He discussed the status of tight end George Kittle, who is recovering from an ankle injury suffered Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts. The setback has put Kittle's...
John Lynch: 49ers locked in on Colts, not Aiyuk saga or playoff seeding
John Lynch: 49ers locked in on Colts, not Aiyuk saga or playoff seeding
By David Bonilla
Dec 19
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Friday morning and was asked to reflect on the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk saga. The team recently placed the wide receiver on the reserve/left squad list, officially ending his chances of returning...
49ers injury update: John Lynch doesn't rule out Fred Warner's playoff return
49ers injury update: John Lynch doesn't rule out Fred Warner's playoff return
By David Bonilla
Dec 26
The San Francisco 49ers aren't ruling out the possibility that star linebacker Fred Warner could return this postseason. Warner suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6, and early expectations were that he wouldn't play again until next year. Now, that timeline...
John Lynch: 49ers plan to make it 'very attractive' for Robert Saleh to stay
John Lynch: 49ers plan to make it 'very attractive' for Robert Saleh to stay
By David Bonilla
Dec 26
The San Francisco 49ers are focused on closing out the regular season strong and positioning themselves for a deep playoff run. Still, one offseason storyline is already drawing attention—and could surface even before the postseason ends.
What happens with defensive...
Latest
- Live 49ers vs. Bears discussion in our forums
- 49ers vs. Bears injury updates: Trent Williams exits the game
- 49ers LB Fred Warner eyes playoff return: "I've got a chance"
- These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Bears
- John Lynch reveals what 49ers saw from Kurtis Rourke during practice window
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • Dec 27
-
49ers Webzone • 8 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 7 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 10 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 21 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 2 hrs