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Looks to me like it's a lot easier for desk jockeys to suggest he take less money. That's what you are doing, right?
They've got about that much space scheduled to carry over from this year, plus they will save a boatload of money by waiving or trading Deebo after this year. Aiyuk at $22 million would be a bargain they'd be fine with.
I would not say no leverage, I'd say very little and next to none with respect to this year. I get they are over the cap in 2025 but the cap likely increases and they have several contracts they can adjust with very few players on the roster with guaranteed money in 25.
Yes. His RAS score was INSANE. Gotta show he can do it, but as a prospect, I'm very high on him being able to do the little stuff that Aiyuk does, potentially even better. Faster, route separation, etc
I'd say his best leverage is time. Eventually, Chase and CD are going to sign new deals. Say they make him play this season out and franchise him next year. 2026 rolls around with Purdy and Aiyuk both needing a new contract in the same year. My guess is his contract he signs today will be much cheaper than the one he signs coming off a franchise tag in 2026. Its a dicey game to play and it seems most are assuming Deebo will be gone, we don't know *yet* what Pearsall can do, but by 2026 we should have a clue. But what if Deebo is gone, Pearsall isn't on the level Aiyuk and they have to negotiate with both guys at the same time, knowing pretty much they need each other to succeed. Guessing Kittle will be gone by this time in this scenario as well since he would be 33 years old in this scenario.
IMO, If Aiyuk plays on his 5th year salary this season (14 mil-ish), I think they tag and trade him next offseason.
Did you just send an SI.con link as rebuttal?
Brandon Aiyuk has No Leverage on a Contract Extension With the 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk is getting frustrated with the San Francisco 49ers. That is why he sought out a meeting with them on Monday amid contract negotiations. Aiyuk, aswww.si.com
IIRC Lombardi at the Athletic really nerds out about this stuff if you want an in depth look. The TLDR version is that they can afford him at the franchise number next year. Obviously the team would prefer not to do that because they don't want a star player being a locker room cancer for the next two seasons as a result of a contract dispute, but the team has some leverage here even if you want to dismiss SI saying so.Aiyuk has little leverage to get a deal done NOW.
And maybe that's the point people are making.
His leverage next year is his cap number on the franchise tag. Apologies, but you cannot tell me that carrying 25 mil next year is no big deal, while discussing how the 49ers cannot afford to keep him long term. That math does not math.
They can sign him to a deal where his cap numbers won't go above 20 mil for three years. Having him on the cap at 20- whatever for one year and letting him go is not the plan. Plus he's a really good player.
Did you just send an SI.con link as rebuttal?
Brandon Aiyuk has No Leverage on a Contract Extension With the 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk is getting frustrated with the San Francisco 49ers. That is why he sought out a meeting with them on Monday amid contract negotiations. Aiyuk, as
It's a fanzine.
I am not saying t they can't afford it. They CAN. I agree with you.
Where did I say that anywhere? I said he's in a **** situation. There is no easy decision imo. He can choose less money and odds on a better legacy, or more money and risk going to a much worse situation. Considering how good SF is, I'd say that's a high risk too. Not many places for him to go and improve his chances at a SB.
Whatever bud, you seem set to be argumentative for whatever reason; putting words in my mouth and now misrepresenting what I'm saying, seemingly on purpose. I'd say all his media blurbs and videos make it seem like HE'S not very happy with his situation. And considering he isn't in control right now, the 49ers are, I think it's pretty obvious why.
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Apologies, I'm not being argumentative, I just disagree.
I can definitely see that as well. And I should have clarified what comes off to me and/or others as unhappiness and frustration could, and likely is, undoubtedly be part of the "dance" of negotiations. Which also I should have considered as a pretty decent form of leverage for him. If done without alienating himself from the team, it can certainly put some pressure on the organization. And if they fail to come to an agreement with him, and play goes down when he's gone; I'm sure they will be hearing about it from fans and the media. I wouldn't wager it's their top priority, but I don't think they can ignore it completely either.
It's either Deebo or Aiyuk. Why else would they spend their first round pick on a WR? Persall is touted as a "good route runner" with good hands etc. his RP charting suggests he's highly versatile.. by the time either Deebo or Aiyuk gets shipped out or walks, they've trained someone to fill one of their shoes- to a degree.
I prefer a pear over a per.
It's a big assumption that he's going to be any good at all, that's all I mean.
It really comes down to if they can meet in the middle cash wise. SF wants him back but doesn't want to pay him what the top WRs are now getting. Will Aiyuk come down a bit from his asking price? Unfortunately he sees it as personal.
It's his first big contract after the rookie deal. He worked his entire career for this moment and earned his place amongst the elite. Why wouldn't he feel disrespected?
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It is a business. he shouldn't take negotiations personal. It takes a long road and it takes a while. It is why most players don't get involved directly with it. He has all the right to leave and go somewhere else for more money.
I don't know if that is the case. Sometimes, going public can move things along. I also think some agents leak information to get their clients' views out there, and the client coming out and speaking in public or on social media can be a tool to get things moving. Sometimes, you want action and must grease the wheel to get the action to move in one direction or another. I don't see anything wrong with this; it's a business, and this is how things work. The teams know it and do the same things. The media can be an essential tool. Player's careers are very short. Do what you have to do. At the same time, the team has to do what is best for the team now and for the future.
I think he either gets an extension done now or he’s gone next year.
They currently have $32 mil in cap space they can rollover to next season, and the cap will go up again as well.
Sure, that may be his public stance, but behind closed doors he may be telling SF, “Washington will pay me and that’s where I want to play.”Star WR Aiyuk 'for sure' wants to stay with 49ers
Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he wants to stay with the San Francisco 49ers this season despite his contract stalemate with the team.www.espn.com
