The week's biggest news is Deebo Samuel not doing any on-field work during the first part of the 49ers’ offseason program without a new deal. Some fans have cited George Kittle and Fred Warner as examples of players who “did it right” and ultimately were rewarded with new contracts. On today’s Oh, Hey There! Podcast, Javier Vega explained why those situations aren’t exactly apples-to-apples comparisons.
“I don’t blame Deebo if he doesn’t work out...George Kittle was in a completely different situation with the COVID offseason after the Super Bowl. Fred Warner’s situation kind of was just really quick.