The 49ers do not need Cooper to outperform his capabilities. They need him to hold the fort down till Aiyuk returns and provide a stable presence on the outside next to Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings.

Samuel is sure to garner interest from many teams due to his knack for being an ultimate utility player on the 49ers and how he was used in different offensive schemes. The Atlanta Falcons may be inclined to take a long look at Samuel due to his ability to spread the field and be used as a security blanket for Michael Penix Jr.