Over the years, Deebo Samuel has made a name for himself as one of the fastest WRs in the league. The way he sprints across the turf with poise and guile has made him a household name for the 49ers faithful. This season, he was instrumental in stitching together a lot of the 49ers victories.
However, injury concerns have always loomed large over Samuels’ head. And when the doctor’s table came calling, the entire team seemed to go off the boil. With his impending return, the team looks to get back to winning ways. Let’s find out how.
Keyshawn Johnson on 49ers’ bounce back against Jaguars
Speaking about the heart of the San Francisco 49ers offense, former WR Keyshawn Johnson spoke about the return of Deebo Samuel and how the team could set up for their next match against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
.@keyshawn says the 49ers will “get back on track” against the Jags:
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) November 10, 2023
“Deebo Samuel is back and Steve Wilks is moving to the sideline. If the Niners get past them, we’ll have them right back at the top with Philly.” pic.twitter.com/WrM0fVUJqM
Analyzing their chances, he said, “I believe so; I think they will get back on track. Deebo Samuel is returning now to the offensive lineup, and he brings a certain mentality back to this football team.”
“It is a must-win desperation type situation for San Francisco 49ers, ” said Johnson, “What you don’t wanna do with three-straight losses is get your fourth and get further behind the sticks. Kyle Shanahan has recognized that and that’s why the bye week gives you the time to make those adjustments that you wanna make from a staff standpoint, from a player-personnel standpoint. It re-energizes your unit to get back on the field.”
Trent Williams to possibly play in NFL Week 10
As the bye-week practice sessions commenced, good news awaited the 49er faithful as both Deebo Samuels and Trent Williams were seen out on the field practicing drills and looking close to match fitness. While Deebo Samuels looked up and was ready for the next game, Trent Williams still looked a bit shaky and only practiced throwing and catching the ball.
Deebo Samuel back at 49ers practice. Trent Williams was off on the side throwing and catching a football at the start, which is the most we’ve seen him do since that Cleveland game during which he got hurt pic.twitter.com/AfGSWFSRFY
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) November 6, 2023
Trent Williams’ absence has a negative impact on the 49ers’ offense. Given that he has returned to the training field and has taken part in a lengthy session, it’s likely that he’ll be available for the team’s use in Sunday’s game against Jacksonville.
Some netizens believed that Trent Williams’ injury was more serious than previously believed after watching the practice sessions. One user commented, “I think they lied to us in public about Trent Williams’s injury. I think he had a high ankle sprain all along because that’s exactly how long it’s taking him to recover.”
“I think he’s real questionable to be playing,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “If it’s no tomorrow then we’ll wait until game time. Today was half speed [and he] wasn’t able to do a lot yesterday and we want to know how he feels all the way going up to it.”
