SANTA CLARA -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has made the expected number of rookie mistakes.
But he also has turned into one of the most reliable members of Kyle Shanahan’s passing game, and a player the 49ers have a difficult time taking off the field.
“I have been extremely impressed with Deebo this year,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Just the fact that I think he’s had to play a lot more than expected as a rookie. For him to play with a physicality he has and just to play like a man throughout the year, whether he’s been hurt or not, has been very impressive.