How Gore thinks Deebo’s contract talks with 49ers will end up originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
As wide receivers around the NFL continue to sign massive contracts, one question remains for the 49ers: What will happen with Deebo Samuel?
The star wide receiver is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and former 49ers running back Frank Gore shared how he thinks the team will handle Samuel’s looming extension during an Instagram livestream with Bovada’s Bryant McFadden on Thursday.
“They’re not crazy, man,” Gore said of the 49ers’ front office. “They know what Deebo brings to that team … Deebo’s a baller.”
Samuel sent fans into a frenzy this week when he cryptically removed all traces of the 49ers from his Instagram account and seemingly unfollowed the team, so questions about the status of his contract talks appear to be a valid concern.
Some of the league’s other top receivers have agreed to major deals this offseason, like Buffalo Bills’ Stefon…