Commanders HC Dan Quinn has strong comments regarding Deebo Samuel

Deebo Samuel is expected to add another dimension to the Washington Commanders offense.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 2, 2025

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) is introduced before the game against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders shook things up this offseason by trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn spoke highly of the Samuel trade and is excited for what he can bring to the offense moving forward.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) is introduced before the game against the New York Jets / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Quinn loves Samuel

“Coaching against him, this is an explosive player," Quinn said at the NFL Owner Meetings. "Not just the scheme, but after he gets the ball in his hand, sometimes you can tell the toughness of a player with and without the ball and he has both of those, the explosive nature. So, to add the player of his caliber into a tough and strong group, we're really pumped about it.”

Quinn believes that Samuel will be tough to stop for opposing defensive coordinators who also have to deal with Terry McLaurin on the other side of the field, giving the Commanders a chance to take advantage of mismatches.

"Sometimes when there's a unique player and you're wanting to give special attention, but they're inside, outside, in the back field, all the spots. And fortunately, also Kliff's [Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury] really equipped at that too and had to be unique and feature players into their best spot. So, I'm really pumped to have him.”

Samuel hopes to come to the Commanders for a chance to reach his third Super Bowl and his first Lombardi Trophy.

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Published Apr 2, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.