"By Andy," Samuel said when asked if he feels wanted. "Some people upstairs might not want me, but who cares? They probably never played football. They run it like a business, so they're going to do what they need to do. Upstairs, they're playing with a lot of money, playing fantasy football. They're doing their thing."
The comments sounded like a veiled shot at team president Joe Banner and general manager Howie Roseman. Asked if those were whom he was referring to by the people upstairs, Samuel did not back away.
"Do they fit the comment I made? Are they upstairs playing fantasy football with all this money? OK," Samuel said.
Of course, Reid doubles as the executive vice president of football operations and works in conjunction with Banner and Roseman.
Samuel said he desires to be where he's wanted. He believed by virtue of still being on the team, he's wanted by the Eagles. But he does not think that Reid and upper management are on the same page about that.
"I think there's a power struggle around here," Samuel said. "But it's all good. Like I said, me and Andy are cool. I'm here to play for Andy. He's my head coach. That's what matters."
Samuel later made a statement to reporters regarding his previous comments, although he did not necessarily amend what he said about the front office.
"Earlier today, I let my emotions get the best of me," Samuel said. "Everything's good and I'm happy to be here. I had a talk with coach Reid this afternoon and I now have a better understanding of how business works in the NFL. Let's get a win Sunday."
The team later released a statement from Reid, who said he was aware of how Samuel felt and spoke to his apparently disgruntled cornerback. Of course, Reid expressed the same sentiment earlier in the day about Samuel's comments over the weekend, but in this later statement, he spoke specifically to Samuel's remarks.
