49ers WR Deebo Samuel Faces Shade from Eagles DT Fletcher Cox After Super Bowl Loss
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers lost the 2024 Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, with a final score of 22-19. The defeat left 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel vulnerable to criticism, particularly from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.
Cox took to Instagram to throw some shade at Samuel, writing, “@19problemz keep the EAGLES OUT CHO MOUTH BOE.” This public jab was followed by another Instagram story where Cox boasted, “I still got some you ain’t got. Ya!! I been holding this one in son!!!!! EAD.”
Samuel made headlines leading up to the Super Bowl with a subtle dig at the Eagles. During Opening Night on February 5, he stated, “I consider rivalries close games. We ain’t going to talk about that no more. That’s over with.” This comment referred to the 49ers’ recent victory over the Eagles in Week 13 of the regular season.
The 49ers’ loss to the Eagles in last season’s NFC Championship also played a role in the rivalry between the two teams. The Eagles went on to compete in the 2023 Super Bowl, where they suffered defeat at the hands of the Chiefs.
Although Samuel had a game-high 11 targets in the Super Bowl, he finished with only 3 catches for 33 receiving yards. This lackluster performance was in stark contrast to his impressive showing against the Lions in the NFC Championship, where he recorded 8 catches for 89 yards. Additionally, the Packers held him to just 2 catches for 24 yards in the Divisional Round.
Despite briefly leaving the Super Bowl due to a hamstring injury, Samuel returned to the field to continue fighting for his team. While he may have faced criticism and disappointment, Samuel’s determination and resilience were evident throughout the game.
In terms of individual performances, it was Christian McCaffrey who shone for the 49ers. He led the team in both rushing yards (80) and receiving yards (80), even scoring a flashy touchdown in the second quarter.
The Super Bowl loss was undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow for Samuel and the entire 49ers team. However, they can take solace in the fact that they fought hard and gave it their all on the biggest stage in football.
According to the Source heavy.com