It remains to be seen if Deebo Samuel is pursued by the New England Patriots, who desperately need to improve their wide receiver group.
But at the very least, the versatile playmaker sounds very, very ready to leave the San Francisco 49ers.
“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.