The 49ers are set to become the 4th team in the Super Bowl era to do this if Deebo Samuel starts

Key Points:

• The San Francisco 49ers' potential signing of Deebo Samuel would age their offense significantly, moving from 25-year-old Ricky Pearsall to a 30-year-old wide receiver, contributing to a lineup with multiple players aged 30 or older.
• According to Josh Dubow, the 49ers could start five skill-position players aged 30 or older, joining a rare group of teams in the Super Bowl era to do so, including the 2004 Buccaneers and 2003 Broncos.
• This veteran-heavy lineup is not just for a few games; the 49ers plan to rely on these experienced players throughout the season, making them only the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to start five non-quarterback skill position players aged 30 or older.
• While the team may lose some youthful speed and field-stretching ability without Pearsall, Deebo Samuel remains a strong runner, having reached a top speed of 19.23 mph last season, among the fastest on the 49ers.
• Samuel also offers value as a kick returner, averaging 30.1 yards per return last season, ranking fourth in the NFL, which could address the 49ers' previous inexperience in that role.