This 49ers-Panthers Trade for Curtis Samuel Could Actually Work
By Michael Luciano
The Carolina Panthers made a major addition at wide receiver this offseason when former Temple star and New York Jets wideout Robby Anderson signed a two-year deal with Matt Rhule, his old college coach, in Charlotte.
The signing of Anderson and the continued development of DJ Moore could force former second-round pick and Ohio State star Curtis Samuel out of town. If Carolina intends to sell, Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers should be proactive and try to swing a trade for him.
Rumored Potential #NFL Trade Candidates
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 26, 2020
DE Yannick Ngakoue, JAC
DE Olivier Vernon, CLE
DE Carlos Dunlap, CIN
LB Matt Judon, BAL
OG Joe Thuney, NE
OT Trent Williams, WAS
RB, Matt Breida, SF
TE David Njoku, CLE
WR Curtis Samuel, CAR
WR Marquise Goodwin, SF
WR Sammy Watkins, KC
San Francisco would be a great landing spot for Samuel given his unique skillset, but they could find it difficult to swing a deal due to the fact that they don't have a second-, third-, or fourth-round pick in this draft.
While Samuel is undoubtedly an enticing prospect, he still won't break the bank in a potential trade. A third- or fourth-round pick in next year's draft should be enough to secure a trade for Samuel, who is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of this season.
Me watching the all-22 of Curtis Samuel running around wide open every week in 2019. pic.twitter.com/3nGQwXAZRi
— John Ellis (@OnePantherPlace) January 13, 2020
Samuel's speed, separation, and versatility on offense are all prerequisites for playing wide receiver in a Shanahan offense. If San Francisco is serious about repeating as NFC champions, Samuel needs to be brought to the Bay Area.