“Please Stop”: 49ers Legend Fires Off Warning to San Francisco’s Coaching Staff Concerning Deebo Samuel

Dec 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM EST

“Please Stop”: 49ers Legend Fires Off Warning to San Francisco’s Coaching Staff Concerning Deebo Samuel

Dec 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM EST

The San Francisco 49ers have become a force to be reckoned with this NFL season. But they are struggling with many injuries in their roster too. The latest entry into the injury list is wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who left the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 14. And a Niners legend has fired off a warning to the franchise coaching staff after the latest injury episode.

The Niners won comfortably against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. But with playoffs approaching, the franchise may not be able to afford any more injuries.

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A warning by a Niners legend

After the Deebo Samuel injury, Niners legend Jerry Rice has shot a warning towards the team coaching staff. He has asked them to consider changing their decision-making process to protect the players.

“Please stop running out skill player up the middle. Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo and now Deebo Samuel all hurt!!” Rice wrote in an Instagram post with a photo of Samuel.

Jerry Rice on IG: pic.twitter.com/qsiXqQfjUo
— matt ashlock (@matt_ashlock) December 11, 2022

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Rice won three Super Bowl titles with the Niners as a wide receiver. The Pro Football Hall of Famer doesn’t sound too happy with the situation at his beloved franchise. Before Samuel, the Niners lost both their QBs, Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, to injuries. Although rookie QB Brock Purdy has risen to the occasion to guide the team to two back-to-back wins, the Niners do have to be careful on that front.

Deebo Samuel injury update

Deebo Samuel left the field with an ankle injury in Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. The wide receiver injured himself after a fumble on a running play in the second quarter of the game. The Niners’ medical staff quickly carted him off to the locker room and then ruled him out of the game.

The only good news is that Samuel’s injury doesn’t seem to be a season-ending one. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Samuel did not sustain a fracture and has a high ankle sprain. The injury will sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. But the franchise can expect him to be back for the playoffs.

The Niners are on the top of the NFC West divisional table. They currently have a two-game advantage over their nearest rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers have a 9-4 overall record while the Seahawks are currently 7-6 after week 14. The San Francisco-based franchise has the best defense in the league this season. Can they mount a challenge for the Super Bowl ring this term?

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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