Deebo Samuel Sr. faces unfair criticism during the offseason regarding his performance and conditioning. The Washington Commanders see potential in him as an impactful player in their offense, acquiring him in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick. Samuel is determined to silence his critics, focusing on his preparation and capabilities as the season approaches. His past challenges motivate him to be his best self and contribute positively to his new team in 2025.
People have always got to have something to talk about. I think they showed a clip of me jogging at OTAs and said, 'he's slow.' Everybody's got to have a narrative. Everybody's got to have something to say, but we're here now. I mean, the season is going to start, and we're gonna put these pads on and strap your helmet up, put your mouthpiece on, and we're going to see how far it goes.
I know who I am, what I'm capable of. The offseason was tremendous for me. Just getting myself in shape, getting myself ready for camp. I'm here to be the best version of myself, and we're going to hit the ground rolling.
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