Purdy and Shanahan respond to Deebo’s social media posts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Brock Purdy believes Samuel Deebo He’s a big part of the 49ers’ offense and they want to involve him more this season.
The San Francisco quarterback addressed Samuel’s viral social media posts about not getting the ball enough.
“Deebo and I talk all the time and he’s one of my best friends on the team,” Purdy told reporters Tuesday. “I absolutely love Deebo and what he has done for me and helped me. I think you’re right. He’s doing very well right now with what we’re asking of him offensively, he’s not having any problems or anything like that.
“There are times throughout the season when guys just don’t get the ball. Just depending on the scheme or what the defensive scheme is. So, I want to give the ball to Deebo, I want him to break every record possible and I want Deebo to do Deebo things. “I love my guy and I will do everything I can to give him the ball.”
He The 28-year-old has had problems to make the explosive plays that were once his calling card, with just two touchdowns and 645 yards from scrimmage this season, it’s the worst start through 12 games in his career. It’s not entirely his fault either, as San Francisco’s offense has been decimated by injuries and poor play all season.
Coach Kyle Shanahan also didn’t put much stock in the posts, highlighting his close relationship with Samuel.
“Yeah, we always love to keep things in-house, which is probably why I don’t mess with social media,” Shanahan said. “I’m sure I’d get nervous too if I was reading things about myself all the time. Maybe I’d make a tweet or something. Is it a distraction in our building? No.
“The first time I talk about it is right here. Deebo and I see each other every day and talk about things every day. “It’s water gone.”
The receiver also addressed the publications, offering a forceful vision.
“You read what you read,” Samuel told reporters. “A little frustrated, for sure.”
Get Samuel more involved is crucial for an offense that needs more consistent production. Since the 49ers likely need to win to make the playoffs, Purdy, Samuel and the rest of the offense will need to be firing on all cylinders.
Now, the team has a quick turnaround before hosting the Los Angeles Rams on “Thursday Night Football” in a critical NFC West matchup.
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