Deebo Samuel the “wideback” of 49ers, but not by choice

Jennifer Bubel DEEBO the “wideback”, but not by choice the “wideback”, but not by choice

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[{"selector":"#anim-38c47151-3e55-48e1-b4eb-b3307e465540","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-07caeeef-f4aa-4d57-9552-4878335cdaf9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9009009009009009)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] Deebo Samuel is the reason this new term “wideback” exists. His impressive abilities allow him to play at the WR and RB positions.

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[{"selector":"#anim-97f69624-c4ee-4fd8-9576-fe3e0f4ddf7f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3e130e6a-25cd-45d1-b8e3-261d06825284 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9174311926605505)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] According to multiple reports, Deebo wants to focus on just being a wide receiver, and quit the RB role completely.

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