49ers GM John Lynch says he 'can't ever imagine' wanting to move on from Deebo Samuel

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While Deebo Samuel's future in San Francisco appears to be in question, the 49ers are making it clear they wish to keep their star wide receiver. 

On Monday, 49ers general manager John Lynch was pelted with questions regarding Samuel, an electric dual-threat player who reportedly requested a trade from the team last week without explaining his reasons. 

Lynch, speaking at a pre-draft news conference, said he couldn't imagine a scenario where the team trades Samuel, and he remained confident that both sides could figure out a long-term contract.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

"I can't ever imagine wanting to move on from Deebo," Lynch said. "You put yourself through the exercises of, even though we don't have a first-round pick, you have to be thorough in this process and prepare for everything."

"So, you go through it and do that. He's just too good of a player," he added. "We've got nothing but love for him and nothing but appreciation for what he's brought, but you just don't let guys like that walk, so I can’t envision a scenario where we would."

Lynch didn't provide much information on contract negotiations or why Samuel requested a trade, which the general manager acknowledged during the news conference. 

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch looks on during pregame before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Wesley