Frank Sinatra once serenaded: “Regrets, I have a few…but too few to mention.”
Deebo Samuel lives that line.
The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver isn’t taking back harsh criticism of Philadelphia Eagles corner James Bradberry ahead of Sunday’s showdown between the NFC’s top two clubs.
“I don’t regret nothing I said,” Samuel said Monday when asked about offseason comments regarding Bradberry, per NBC Sports Bay Area.
Following the NFC Championship Game loss to Philly, Samuel called Bradberry “trash” during an appearance on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. The wide receiver doubled down on social media after Bradberry was called for a crucial penalty in the Super Bowl LVII loss.
The Niners spent the offseason suggesting they would have beaten the Eagles in the title game had Brock Purdy not been injured early.
On Monday, Samuel conveyed a more subdued message.
“Right now, I don’t have any particular feelings, let’s just wait and see,” said Samuel. “This isn’t about seeking revenge. It’s just another match on our schedule and we’ll approach it like any other.”
This is jargon typical of athletes before a major competition. There’s no other match against a defending NFC champion with a 10-1 record, who may obstruct the chance to spend the Super Bowl week playing on the field rather than participating in podcasts.
Get the popcorn ready.
