WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF (7 Viewers)

[Tau837]

Back in February, Aiyuk was asked of he wanted to re-sign with the 49ers, to which he replied: "If that's the right move, yeah." When asked what would constitute "the right move," he remarked: "Being a champion."

It seems being a champion is no longer a priority if he's willing to play for Washington or Pittsburgh.

I agree with your point, although I think there is a pretty big gap between Washington and Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh seems like a likely playoff team again, especially if they add Aiyuk. Definitely not as strong a Super Bowl contender as SF, obviously, but Washington is a whole different story.

 

[Faust]

Matt Harmon
NEW Brandon Aiyuk's 2023 #ReceptionPerception profile has been added to the site ahead of schedule

- 78.7% success rate vs. man, 96th percentile
- 85.4% success rate vs. zone, 91st percentile
- 83.6% success rate vs. press, 97th percentile

Aiyuk accomplished things last season on film that only the truly special wide receivers have done in the RP era. Read the full profile here:
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[King of the Jungle]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

 

[Max Power]

Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo

Source: #49ers All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension. Despite a recent meeting, the Niners haven’t been willing to engage in negotiations since May so Aiyuk has respectfully asked out.

 

[Wingnut]

Akash:

Feels like a last-ditch leverage play from Brandon Aiyuk with a week before training camp to try and strike an extension.

With the 5th-year option and 2 franchise tags at their disposal, 49ers can hold steady with their offer.

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[menobrown]

I just don't understand why he is handling his situation so much differently then other WR's who were or are in a similar situation like Lamb and Jefferson.

No problem with even trying to use the trade request as leverage, that makes sense, but his social media posts and trying to be clever with innuendo and hints got tiring a long time ago. Not sure it will impact him, probably not, just don't think this has been a good look for him this off-season.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

And there it is.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

He has zero leverage.

 

[Jail]

I just don't understand why he is handling his situation so much differently then other WR's who were or are in a similar situation like Lamb and Jefferson.

No problem with even trying to use the trade request as leverage, that makes sense, but his social media posts and trying to be clever with innuendo and hints got tiring a long time ago. Not sure it will impact him, probably not, just don't think this has been a good look for him this off-season.

Lamb has been smart not to talk about the contract, but most of the stuff I've read says that he plans to hold out. Lamb is getting 4 mil more. But it definitely feels more likely that Dallas will pay Lamb than SF paying Aiyuk. It just feels like SF doesn't value Aiyuk as much because they think they can find the production. That could be wrong obviously, but I think using a 1st round pick on a WR hints that may be true.

Either way I just don't think the situations are the same.

 

[Wingnut]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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[menobrown]

He has zero leverage.

No not really any at all. You can be unhappy, sulk, hold-in during a lot of camp. That's really all you got to play your hand and it's not much.

Since the new CBA guidelines to basically eliminate holdouts went into place the only player to miss a game, which was a game, was Chris Jones. Not sure that worked out for him, he got some incentives added but they did not waive his fines because you can't.

Holdouts are pretty close to a thing of the past.

 

[Big Nate]

I just don't understand why he is handling his situation so much differently then other WR's who were or are in a similar situation like Lamb and Jefferson.

No problem with even trying to use the trade request as leverage, that makes sense, but his social media posts and trying to be clever with innuendo and hints got tiring a long time ago. Not sure it will impact him, probably not, just don't think this has been a good look for him this off-season.

He thinks going public with his "negotiating" will help. He's trying to win going through the fans to put pressure on the team.

I've negotiated 2 collective bargaining agreements and rarely does it help going to the media or public. Best negotiating is done behind the scenes and just keep at it. It just gets messy when it goes public and people start pointing fingers.

I do hope it works out for Aiyuk as he is a great WR and does deserve to be paid. But the team can only offer so much if they want to keep all their stars.

 

[Big Nate]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

 

[Skipdog77]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

They certainly don't HAVE to do anything, but if they continue to refuse to negotiate and won't entertain a trade, it's a pretty good bet Aiyuk will be disgruntled this season.

Can't imagine that kind of distraction in the locker room all season will help in their pursuit of a SB.

And balling out and Aiyuk just going somewhere next season won't happen. SF will just tag him. WR tag this year is ~$21m. Less than the $26m/yr they reportedly offered. He will be even more disgruntled then.

I'm expecting a lot of nagging injuries and missed games this year if something doesn't get worked out, either contract or trade wise.

 

[steelcityman]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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I get that part, but as Mike Tomlin says, we want volunteers not hostages. He could become a locker room distraction, sit out games, pout. If you are trying to win, that can ruin a team.
It will be hard for any team to trade the 49ers a difference maker onto their roster, and then need to pay out $28M a year to a WR.
I dont think TJ Watt for Aiyuk would go over too well in Pittsburgh.

 

[Wingnut]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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I get that part, but as Mike Tomlin says, we want volunteers not hostages. He could become a locker room distraction, sit out games, pout. If you are trying to win, that can ruin a team.
It will be hard for any team to trade the 49ers a difference maker onto their roster, and then need to pay out $28M a year to a WR.
I dont think TJ Watt for Aiyuk would go over too well in Pittsburgh.

Aiyuk has been in Shanahans doghouse before. If he goes back in it, it won't be good for him. Pearsall has looked great so far and has been building chemistry with Purdy, so if BA wants to be disgruntled and pouty, we all know Shanahan isn't afraid to sit players he's not happy with, and he's got another first round WR ready to go.

Aiyuk needs to tread lightly or this could all backfire on him.

 

[Wingnut]

Lombardi:

A problem for Brandon Aiyuk: 2024 is a contract year for him until it isn't (until he signs a new deal).

So any holdout action is very risky, since it'll cost Aiyuk valuable reps ahead of a season that can potentially determine value in free agency. And Ricky Pearsall's presence intensifies that dynamic.

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[Wingnut]

Best tweet I've seen today:

Brandon Aiyuk: “I want to be traded.”
49ers: “That’s cute. See you at camp.”

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[Wingnut]

Akash:

Reminder that Brandon Aiyuk would be fined $40k each day of training camp that he doesn't show up to.

Again, I think the 49ers would be willing to go into this stare-down longer than Aiyuk thinks they would. Still in his best interest to try and get a deal done quickly.

 

[steelcityman]

Best tweet I've seen today:

Brandon Aiyuk: “I want to be traded.”
49ers: “That’s cute. See you at camp.”

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wont see him until week 8 or 9. If he does show up, it will be to watch from sidelines.

 

[Big Nate]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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I get that part, but as Mike Tomlin says, we want volunteers not hostages. He could become a locker room distraction, sit out games, pout. If you are trying to win, that can ruin a team.
It will be hard for any team to trade the 49ers a difference maker onto their roster, and then need to pay out $28M a year to a WR.
I dont think TJ Watt for Aiyuk would go over too well in Pittsburgh.

Aiyuk has been in Shanahans doghouse before. If he goes back in it, it won't be good for him. Pearsall has looked great so far and has been building chemistry with Purdy, so if BA wants to be disgruntled and pouty, we all know Shanahan isn't afraid to sit players he's not happy with, and he's got another first round WR ready to go.

Aiyuk needs to tread lightly or this could all backfire on him.

No doubt they drafted Pearsall to eventually take over and a be a starter. It will be a massive downgrade though going for Aiyuk to Pearsall for this year. Maybe long term Peasall works out but his best case scenario (ceiling) is to be Aiyuk.

Right now Aiyuk is a much better route runner and blocker. Aiyuk knows his value to this offense and if he is gone it is a big blow for this year especially if Deebo keeps getting hurt.

I don't disagree with what you are saying but Pearsall isn't just going to seamlessly slip into Aiyuks shoes.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

They certainly don't HAVE to do anything, but if they continue to refuse to negotiate and won't entertain a trade, it's a pretty good bet Aiyuk will be disgruntled this season.

Can't imagine that kind of distraction in the locker room all season will help in their pursuit of a SB.

And balling out and Aiyuk just going somewhere next season won't happen. SF will just tag him. WR tag this year is ~$21m. Less than the $26m/yr they reportedly offered. He will be even more disgruntled then.

I'm expecting a lot of nagging injuries and missed games this year if something doesn't get worked out, either contract or trade wise.

Eh

All he’d be doing is hurting his future earnings by acting like a malcontent,

Plus he’d be letting his teammates down in a Super Bowl window, like a petulant child. And from everything we know about Aiyuk, that isn’t his MO.

He’s got a reputation as a team guy, who’s a willing blocker and selfless player. I’m skeptical he throws that all out the window over a contract when he knows he’s gonna get his bag eventually.

I could see this going down like the Deebo deal. I could also see him playing under the tag.

I do not see a scenario where he hurts his own future earnings by being disgruntled and letting it impact his on field performance. That would be self-destructive, and he’s smarter than that.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I don't think Jennings is horrible. Maybe I don't know enough about the skill of Jennings vs. Pearsail and maybe Pearsail has better long term potential. When Samual was out in the divisional game he posted a 6-61 statline and this offseason they gave him a new contract and a 2nd round tender. Maybe Pearsail is indeed the heir apparent but I'm not sure he'll leapfrog Jennings in the pecking order. But what do I know?

 

[Skipdog77]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

They certainly don't HAVE to do anything, but if they continue to refuse to negotiate and won't entertain a trade, it's a pretty good bet Aiyuk will be disgruntled this season.

Can't imagine that kind of distraction in the locker room all season will help in their pursuit of a SB.

And balling out and Aiyuk just going somewhere next season won't happen. SF will just tag him. WR tag this year is ~$21m. Less than the $26m/yr they reportedly offered. He will be even more disgruntled then.

I'm expecting a lot of nagging injuries and missed games this year if something doesn't get worked out, either contract or trade wise.

Eh

All he’d be doing is hurting his future earnings by acting like a malcontent,

Plus he’d be letting his teammates down in a Super Bowl window, like a petulant child. And from everything we know about Aiyuk, that isn’t his MO.

He’s got a reputation as a team guy, who’s a willing blocker and selfless player. I’m skeptical he throws that all out the window over a contract when he knows he’s gonna get his bag eventually.

I could see this going down like the Deebo deal. I could also see him playing under the tag.

I do not see a scenario where he hurts his own future earnings by being disgruntled and letting it impact his on field performance. That would be self-destructive, and he’s smarter than that.

Could be. But truly getting his bag may be a full 3 seasons away with the tag, and without long term security, it could all be gone with one injury in that timeframe and he knows that.

He's been a team player, but at some point he's going to want that security. And if he feels slighted or disrespected by SF not going back to the table on a long-term deal, then I could well see it becoming a distraction.

He may not have much leverage, but SF needs to be cognizant of the potential disruption as they try to win a SB. Is it worth it over $3m/yr, or whatever they are apart (if they offered $26m per, and he wants $29m, as I've seen in a few places. No idea if those are the real numbers though).

 

[Jail]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

They certainly don't HAVE to do anything, but if they continue to refuse to negotiate and won't entertain a trade, it's a pretty good bet Aiyuk will be disgruntled this season.

Can't imagine that kind of distraction in the locker room all season will help in their pursuit of a SB.

And balling out and Aiyuk just going somewhere next season won't happen. SF will just tag him. WR tag this year is ~$21m. Less than the $26m/yr they reportedly offered. He will be even more disgruntled then.

I'm expecting a lot of nagging injuries and missed games this year if something doesn't get worked out, either contract or trade wise.

Eh

All he’d be doing is hurting his future earnings by acting like a malcontent,

Plus he’d be letting his teammates down in a Super Bowl window, like a petulant child.

It's easy for us to say stuff like this when it's not our bodies and livelihoods at stake. He's one play or hit away from having his value crater. What kind of contract will he get if he blows up his knee or worse? He might have just one more contract, so IMO it makes sense to play it safe and not put his body at risk.

IMO his best play is to play the "hold in" card.

 

[metoo]

He'll play week 1 and a deal will get done when SF wants it. He's not getting traded.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Nick Wagoner:

And again, the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk right now would make little to no sense unless they were getting a difference making player back in return.

The Niners are trying to win a Super Bowl. This year. Trading one of their best players for 2025 draft picks doesn't help.

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Yep, the team wants to keep him and he's under contract for this year. They don't have to do anything and hopefully Aiyuk isn't disgruntled. It is unfortunate it has gotten to this point.

He has a chance to win a SB this year. Play it out and ball out and then go somewhere next year if they don't offer you something good.

They certainly don't HAVE to do anything, but if they continue to refuse to negotiate and won't entertain a trade, it's a pretty good bet Aiyuk will be disgruntled this season.

Can't imagine that kind of distraction in the locker room all season will help in their pursuit of a SB.

And balling out and Aiyuk just going somewhere next season won't happen. SF will just tag him. WR tag this year is ~$21m. Less than the $26m/yr they reportedly offered. He will be even more disgruntled then.

I'm expecting a lot of nagging injuries and missed games this year if something doesn't get worked out, either contract or trade wise.

Eh

All he’d be doing is hurting his future earnings by acting like a malcontent,

Plus he’d be letting his teammates down in a Super Bowl window, like a petulant child. And from everything we know about Aiyuk, that isn’t his MO.

He’s got a reputation as a team guy, who’s a willing blocker and selfless player. I’m skeptical he throws that all out the window over a contract when he knows he’s gonna get his bag eventually.

I could see this going down like the Deebo deal. I could also see him playing under the tag.

I do not see a scenario where he hurts his own future earnings by being disgruntled and letting it impact his on field performance. That would be self-destructive, and he’s smarter than that.

Not necessarily. Aiyuk could take the protect my body route ala Lamar Jackson. The 9ers would be fools to slap the franchise tag next year if he follows that path this season. Should free him from CBA chains a year sooner.

Agree Aiyuk has been a great team player giving his all. But when you give it all and rise up to elite status, it’s disrespectful to jerk him around with cap games.

 

[GroveDiesel]

https://x.com/FieldYates/status/1813329552883744850

Pearsall put on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Aiyuk suddenly both with more leverage but also less chance of being traded.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

He'll play week 1 and a deal will get done when SF wants it. He's not getting traded.

This

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

https://x.com/FieldYates/status/1813329552883744850

Pearsall put on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Aiyuk suddenly both with more leverage but also less chance of being traded.

Still zero leverage, actually.

 

[JoeJoe88]

Jahan Dotson: worth a 2026 2nd + 3rd?

https://x.com/FieldYates/status/1813329552883744850

Pearsall put on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Aiyuk suddenly both with more leverage but also less chance of being traded.

What’s this about?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Jahan Dotson: worth a 2026 2nd + 3rd?

What’s this about?

Isn't that from the dynasty value topic?

 

[JoeJoe88]

Jahan Dotson: worth a 2026 2nd + 3rd?

What’s this about?

Isn't that from the dynasty value topic?

Lawd. I still haven’t mastered these new-fangled forums.

I was trying to ask what was Pearsall’s injury lol

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

He has zero leverage.

No not really any at all. You can be unhappy, sulk, hold-in during a lot of camp. That's really all you got to play your hand and it's not much.

Since the new CBA guidelines to basically eliminate holdouts went into place the only player to miss a game, which was a game, was Chris Jones. Not sure that worked out for him, he got some incentives added but they did not waive his fines because you can't.

Holdouts are pretty close to a thing of the past.

You can tweak something in your ankle on the first play and need to rest.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Lombardi:

A problem for Brandon Aiyuk: 2024 is a contract year for him until it isn't (until he signs a new deal).

So any holdout action is very risky, since it'll cost Aiyuk valuable reps ahead of a season that can potentially determine value in free agency. And Ricky Pearsall's presence intensifies that dynamic.

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This is a ridiculous stance in todays' game. He has already done enough that even with a down year, somebody is going to pay him, unless he gets a major injury.

 

[menobrown]

He has zero leverage.

No not really any at all. You can be unhappy, sulk, hold-in during a lot of camp. That's really all you got to play your hand and it's not much.

Since the new CBA guidelines to basically eliminate holdouts went into place the only player to miss a game, which was a game, was Chris Jones. Not sure that worked out for him, he got some incentives added but they did not waive his fines because you can't.

Holdouts are pretty close to a thing of the past.

You can tweak something in your ankle on the first play and need to rest.

And when he’s an UFA other teams can remember he quit on his team

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Jahan Dotson: worth a 2026 2nd + 3rd?

What’s this about?

Isn't that from the dynasty value topic?

Lawd. I still haven’t mastered these new-fangled forums.

I was trying to ask what was Pearsall’s injury lol

Ironically I have no idea. Too much work on my plate.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

stop working so hard, HSG

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I was trying to ask what was Pearsall’s injury lol

Ricky Pearsall placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury List

An injury that’s unlikely to be considered serious.

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The Athletic’s Matt Barrows said that he has heard that Pearsall’s injury is not considered severe. A player generally winds up on this list after suffering an injury away from the team’s practice facility. That could be due to personal training, playing basketball, an injury from college, etc.

49ers place Ricky Pearsall on non-football injury list

49ers rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday and one of the most notable ones landed on the non-football injury list.

www.nbcsports.com

Players land on the non-football injury list for issues that occurred away from the team. If a player is dealing with an injury suffered in practice, they go on the physically unable to perform list.

maybe you guys knew all that but I didn't. So if I had to take a wild guess I'd say that it's his foot

 

[Ray_T]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

 

[King of the Jungle]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

 

[Snotbubbles]

I don't understand the 49ers strategy here. The market at WR is set. They're not getting a discount.

 

[Snotbubbles]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

Recent history suggests a WR trade would be for draft compensation, and not include players. I think the 49ers missed their trade window if they were looking for help for this season.

 

[Terpman22]

I don't understand the 49ers strategy here. The market at WR is set. They're not getting a discount.

Yeah I dunno. I have made my stance known on this stuff basically "If you ain't first yer last" and if yer last, you gotta pay up or shut up.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

He has zero leverage.

No not really any at all. You can be unhappy, sulk, hold-in during a lot of camp. That's really all you got to play your hand and it's not much.

Since the new CBA guidelines to basically eliminate holdouts went into place the only player to miss a game, which was a game, was Chris Jones. Not sure that worked out for him, he got some incentives added but they did not waive his fines because you can't.

Holdouts are pretty close to a thing of the past.

You can tweak something in your ankle on the first play and need to rest.

And when he’s an UFA other teams can remember he quit on his team

There is no evidence for this.

 

[-OZ-]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

Recent history suggests a WR trade would be for draft compensation, and not include players. I think the 49ers missed their trade window if they were looking for help for this season.

True, but I do wonder if a rebuilding team would trade a veteran WR and something. Adams wants to leave Las Vegas, maybe something could be worked out there?

 

[travdogg]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

How about Vegas?

Aiyuk for Adams and a 2nd rounder? SF stays in the win now window, Raiders get younger. Raiders have a good amount of cap space for a long term deal. Adams gets to stay on the west coast. Adams could fit in real quick as LaFleur in GB ran a Shanahan style offense.

Aiyuk would be the centerpiece of the offense in Vegas (so it could be good for his numbers) we saw what Minshew did for Pittman, who is a lot less talented than Aiyuk.

ETA: Raiders HC Antonio Pierce was at Arizona St when Aiyuk was as well.

 

[King of the Jungle]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

Recent history suggests a WR trade would be for draft compensation, and not include players. I think the 49ers missed their trade window if they were looking for help for this season.

This new regime is not married to anyone besides who they drafted. I agree with the history, but if they have a chance to get a younger weapon for their new QB (whom he has some familiarity with) it may be a consideration. A long shot, but not an insane option.

 

[Big Nate]

He has zero leverage.

No not really any at all. You can be unhappy, sulk, hold-in during a lot of camp. That's really all you got to play your hand and it's not much.

Since the new CBA guidelines to basically eliminate holdouts went into place the only player to miss a game, which was a game, was Chris Jones. Not sure that worked out for him, he got some incentives added but they did not waive his fines because you can't.

Holdouts are pretty close to a thing of the past.

You can tweak something in your ankle on the first play and need to rest.

And when he’s an UFA other teams can remember he quit on his team

There is no evidence for this.

Exactly, he hasn't quit on anyone - he wants to be paid. Who knows what will happen in the future but there is likely a WR needy team that will pay him. Just look at some of the deals other WRs have signed as FAs. Christian Kirk is the first to come to mind. Unless Aiyuk does something really stupid he's going to get paid somewhere eventually.

 

[Big Nate]

If SF ultimately balks at extending him, I think he may actually be better off from a FF standpoint in WAS with Daniels. As long is Daniels is capable he would most likely see an increase in targets and treated as a focal point in the offense. PIT with Arthur Smith would be a career killer statistically.

I dont know that I'd go THAT far.

while I like the talent of Daniels, I am not a big believer in the organization as a whole. if Daniels succeeds its despite the organization and their lack of competence. I feel that if anybody can ruin this talented young man's career it will be Washington.

the other issue is what does Washington have that they could give to San Fran in a trade? San Fran wants to win now. I dont think they'd be ok with draft picks.

This is a good point. McLaurin and picks for Aiyuk? I could see SF taking something like that if things get toxic beyond repair…

How about Vegas?

Aiyuk for Adams and a 2nd rounder? SF stays in the win now window, Raiders get younger. Raiders have a good amount of cap space for a long term deal. Adams gets to stay on the west coast. Adams could fit in real quick as LaFleur in GB ran a Shanahan style offense.

Aiyuk would be the centerpiece of the offense in Vegas (so it could be good for his numbers) we saw what Minshew did for Pittman, who is a lot less talented than Aiyuk.

ETA: Raiders HC Antonio Pierce was at Arizona St when Aiyuk was as well.

SF might as well just pay Aiyuk. Adams cap hit in 2025 and 2026 if they kept him is $44M each year.

They could have Aiyuk for cheaper than $44M cap hit in 25 and 26.