Is the 49ers' Super Bowl season officially closed? |Flock
In the San Francisco 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Deebo Samuel struggled mightily and Devondre Campbell left the field in the third quarter. Colin Cowherd talks about the 49ers' struggles and whether the Super Bowl window is officially over…
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice criticized San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel for a critical mistake in the team's 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week.
Samuel had three catches for 16 yards on seven targets. He voiced his frustration with allegedly not receiving the ball enough. Despite the loss against the Rams, Samuel was third in goals with 71 and had 34 carries.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. reacts after dropping a pass against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Rice revealed some hard truths in the interview. 95.7 games Monday in San Francisco.
“I would have been frustrated with myself, I would have been frustrated with the whole scenario, I would have gone to work, I would have gone to work on the soccer field, I would have gone during practice. If you do that, you'll be able to do it during the game,” Rice said. “That ball he dropped after you complained about the lack of touches? You can't drop the football because everyone is going to criticize you and come after you.
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San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice during a game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Bob Kubens-Imagn Images)
“I didn't say anything about not getting touches or anything like that. I just worked. I just kept working. If you show it in practice, they don't know what you're doing in real football.” “You're going to make calls during the game. You'll have a chance to make catches, get into a rhythm and be productive.” ”
Samuel and the entire 49ers team are in the midst of a downturn.
He has 43 catches for 569 yards and one touchdown catch in 13 games. He also recorded 95 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. This number is the lowest of his career and far from a Pro Bowl or All-Pro season in 2021.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is unable to catch a pass while being guarded by Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobson)
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