It has been a busy offseason for the San Francisco 49ers after finishing last in their division last season with a 6-11 record.
After three consecutive seasons appearing in the conference finals or the Super Bowl, the 49ers' injury-riddled 2024 season left the team needing to make changes. San Francisco's cap space issues led to the team parting ways with multiple veterans this offseason, including former Pro Bowler Deebo Samuel, who was traded to the Washington Commanders.
While appearing on Tuesday's episode of the Bussin' With the Boys podcast, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy gave a two-word response on how he feels about Samuel being traded away.
"It sucks," Purdy said. "He's my boy. I love my Deebo. Day one, he's always had my back, and believed in me when I got in. I didn't really know how the guys were going to take it, when I did get thrown in. Jimmy went down, I was like the last quarterback, and Deebo was nothing but great to me."
"Building me up and just giving me confidence. In games, we fed off each other's energy and building each other up. It was awesome. And over the last couple of years, same thing. We created a great relationship. He's my brother. But, again, that's just how this business goes. I hope he goes to Washington and kills it and does great. I know when the season comes rolling around, too, Deebo is going to have a chip on his shoulder this year for sure, and he's going to be just fine."
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Samuel spent the first six seasons of his career in San Francisco, making two Super Bowl appearances. The 29-year-old is a former First-Team All-Pro who has been there since the first snap Purdy ever took.
Though he recorded only 51 receptions for 670 receiving yards and three touchdowns, Samuel remains a dangerous receiving threat. Paired with Terry McLaurin, with rising star quarterback Jayden Daniels behind the helm, the Commanders could be true contenders this season.
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