While most of the focus on the San Francisco 49ers this offseason has been placed on Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel found his name in the news on Friday.
Following the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported that the New England Patriots had attempted to acquire Samuel in a trade with the 49ers but were unsuccessful in doing so. It’s unclear how close the two sides were to agreeing to a deal, with Anderson noting that New England and San Francisco couldn’t agree on compensation.
“I’m told the #Patriots had preliminary trade discussions on #49ers WR Deebo Samuel prior to the NFL Draft, per source,” Anderson wrote. “In general, when teams explore potential transactions with other clubs, finding middle ground on compensation can be challenging. There are always many considerable factors on why the price should possibly be one thing, or another.”
I’m told the #Patriots had preliminary trade discussions on #49ers WR Deebo Samuel prior to the NFL Draft, per source.
In general, when teams explore potential transactions with other clubs, finding middle ground on compensation can be challenging. There are always many… pic.twitter.com/bOXi1GtcNJ
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 26, 2024
One of the NFL’s most dynamic players, Samuel has helped revolutionize the way teams use players who are capable of being both receivers and rushers. Acquiring the South Carolina product would have been a major move for the Patriots, who used the No. 3 overall pick on North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye on Thursday night.
Considering that it’s been Aiyuk’s name that has been at the center of most trade rumors this offseason, many were surprised to see Anderson’s report. As a result, many took to social media to weigh in on the Patriots’ pursuit of Samuel and the possibility that San Francisco could trade its star skill player.
Trade a late round pick for him and still draft a WR at 34 https://t.co/Qe4TNeiaBt pic.twitter.com/Sug2t66dha
— James🥷 (@___0____) April 26, 2024
I wouldn’t give up No. 34 for Deebo Samuel if I’m the #Patriots.
Although, I doubt many teams if any would be willing to give up second round draft capital for Samuel.
A potential deal could be something to pay attention to heading into the third round tonight. https://t.co/VWOIXln7Fp
— PGS NEST (@NestPgs) April 26, 2024
New England has picks 34 and 68 today. Their best WR (Kendrick Bourne) is coming off a torn ACL in late October. The Pats just drafted their quarterback for the future. Deebo would be a massive upgrade based on what's on the roster. We'll find out if 34 is too rich for Deebo https://t.co/nN1DCIAHWq
— KP (@KP_Show) April 26, 2024
The ultimate irony would be the #Patriots pulling off a trade for the player they should have drafted in 2019 in the first offseason without Belichick. https://t.co/YNQ8GvazcN
— Mind Body Stephen (@mindbodysteph3n) April 26, 2024
Don’t know how the logistics work, but chargers, this should be you https://t.co/LigLxTV13g
— Vish Kumaran (@VishKumaran) April 26, 2024
Would rather have Aiyuk, but I don't think the 49ers are going to actually going to trade him. https://t.co/x80rRguRiP
— Brody German (@TheBrody12) April 26, 2024
With Deebo's injury history and contract, I'm not sure I love the idea of giving up 68 for him. Plenty of wide receiver talent left on the board. https://t.co/dFMJnZ5wyt
— Matt St. Jean (@mattstdream) April 26, 2024
The Patriots seem to be in the market for a San Fran receiver. Just maybe not the one we expected #NEPats https://t.co/dV7J4m7BoQ
— The Dropback Podcast (@Dropback_) April 26, 2024
