Tau837
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Link didn't work for me.
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WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF (6 Viewers)
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Link didn't work for me.
For some reason it looks like he deleted his tweet but he was re-tweeting this
I guess this trends with the speculation from some here that Aiyuk’s delayed recovery is due to player choice and he doesn’t want to play (for the Niners).
Maybe that report from Jennifer Chan I linked was bogus? I don’t follow her, don’t know her, no idea if she is credible.
I do follow Maiocco and only saw that because he tweeted it out.
And then he deleted his tweet and a few minutes later tweeted out Kyle is saying that Aiyuk might be back in week 10.
I do follow Maiocco and only saw that because he tweeted it out.
And then he deleted his tweet and a few minutes later tweeted out Kyle is saying that Aiyuk might be back in week 10.
Tau837
Footballguy
By the time I just tried to view this, it was also apparently deleted. No big deal, I have a sense of what it was.
Wow, did not know that. Seems like some backtracking/bad initial post.
Gist of it was this Chan lady said he had deleted all 49'er stuff from his social and had not been seen in the last two weeks.
Yeah, Niners Twitter and Reddit are now saying it’s a fake story. That said, I haven’t seen an apology from NBC Sports or Jennifer Lee Chan, and the Aiyuk article does say that he hasn’t been at practice. So, there could be some truth to what she was implying with her original Tweet. It would be consistent with Aiyuk’s past behavior.
Kyle Shanahan states Brandon Aiyuk's return to field for 49ers still uncertain after Week 6 loss
It doesn't appear that Brandon Aiyuk is nearing a return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers.
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
Wingnut
Footballguy
Brandon Aiyuk has been consistently at the #49ers facility — even helping coach up the WRs.
Despite a report earlier this week suggesting otherwise, John Lynch confirmed on @KNBR that Aiyuk was working out at the facility this morning.
“He’s getting closer. He is getting closer and I can see that each week. He’s better today than he was last week at this time. That’s all positive. That’s the update.”
Despite a report earlier this week suggesting otherwise, John Lynch confirmed on @KNBR that Aiyuk was working out at the facility this morning.
“He’s getting closer. He is getting closer and I can see that each week. He’s better today than he was last week at this time. That’s all positive. That’s the update.”
That’s a relief! He’s a bit of a diva though, so that’s why the earlier (false) report was believable.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Shanahan says Aiyuks pracrice window could open next week
www.49erswebzone.com
Shanahan: 49ers could open Brandon Aiyuk's practice window next week
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk may return soon as Kyle Shanahan hints at opening his practice window amid the team's playoff push.
www.49erswebzone.com
Hartliner
Footballguy
What are we saying he slots into upon return? Lowend WR2 with maybe lowend WR1 spike weeks? I have had him since draft, but kinda see the WR room as wide open still. Pearsal, Jennings injuries may have been a bit of a smoke and mirrors, but a healthy Aiyuk has got to be better than either if even they do get healthy.
He should return as the #1 target or at least 2nd behind Kittle.
He should return as the #1 target or at least 2nd behind Kittle.
He hasn’t really played for a year and a half. He’s going to be rusty and out of sync with whatever QB is playing. Definitely think a healthy Pearsall and Kittle will be higher priority targets.
I think hed be barely playable.
I am sitting him on in a few leagues, though would never have messed with him if I'd known he be out this long.
My fairly realistic best case scenario is he returns in week 10-11, spends next few weeks getting up to speed but hopefully not in my fantasy lineups, and after the week 14 bye MIGHT be able to be a big assist as a top 2-3 target earner for the fantasy playoffs.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
Sounds like basically saving these guys for the playoffs and hoping not to have to bring them back earlier.
rockaction
Footballguy
Dodgers seemed to have done just that with their pitching staff. Why not do it up north in the Golden State if your team is always banged up and getting a little up there in years?
efactor
Footballguy
Well, that would be a sound strategy if a playoff spot was a sure thing, but without them, not sure my guys can score enough points to stay in the race.
Harjiran
Footballguy
If they make the playoffs - tough division.
Wingnut
Footballguy
This video was from August 17. We’re on November 8th. How is Brandon Aiyuk still not cleared 3 months later? Hmm 
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
It is really strange. I would rather have him be as close to 100% as he can, but something seems fishy with this whole thing.This video was from August 17. We’re on November 8th. How is Brandon Aiyuk still not cleared 3 months later? Hmm
Footballdaz
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I'd wait until next year for Aiyuk to be rostetable...
As it is theirs enough target competion in San Fran once Piersall healthy.
It's gonna take BA a while to get back into football playing shape,used to getting hit again and trusting his injury is truly healed.
Even when he plays this year it will be in a limited role to begin with.
He won't be a difference maker this year.
As it is theirs enough target competion in San Fran once Piersall healthy.
It's gonna take BA a while to get back into football playing shape,used to getting hit again and trusting his injury is truly healed.
Even when he plays this year it will be in a limited role to begin with.
He won't be a difference maker this year.
Tau837
Footballguy
I traded him on 11/17/2024:
Calling my team Team A, I got:
Swift, D'Andre CHI RB
Kraft, Tucker GBP TE
I gave to Team B:
Aiyuk, Brandon SFO WR
Estime, Audric DEN RB
Year 2025 Round 3 Draft Pick from Team C - turned into 3.8, Sampson, Dylan CLE RB
Year 2026 Round 3 Draft Pick from Team A - my pick, should be late
I was feeling great about this trade until Kraft tore his ACL... but I'm still happy with it, especially since it occurred after Aiyuk's injury.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Kraft injury really stinks, but great value at the time. Swift has been above expectations and Kraft has plenty of time to recover.
Insein
Footballguy
49ers and Brandon Aiyuk appear to be headed towards divorce. His 2026 guarantees were voided by the team.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Oooooof
From the Atlantic. I’d link but it’s a pay access article. My friend sent me this excerpt.
From the Atlantic. I’d link but it’s a pay access article. My friend sent me this excerpt.
What a bizarre dude. Giving up about $30 million next year because he’s mad…that the team gave him the contract he asked for?
Apparently the Steelers were ready to send a 2nd and 3rd for him before the Niners called the deal off at the last minute. Would have been nice to have those picks.
Apparently the Steelers were ready to send a 2nd and 3rd for him before the Niners called the deal off at the last minute. Would have been nice to have those picks.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Aiyuk doesn’t appear to be very smart.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
This may be the most asinine thing I have ever heard of regarding a contract. There is obviously something going on that we are not aware of. Hopefully BA’s mental facilities are okay.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Who would ever sign this clown now. Just amazed at the supreme stupidity of some of these athletes.
There was never anything normal about the time he’s taken to return. I've had people arguing with me, in other places, that I did not know what I was talking about speculating on how long it's taken and all ACL injuries are different. That part is true, but none of this is normal, especially with the positive reports coming in late in camp from some beat writers.
Strange dude really. Most players sign extensions and it's like a celebration. He signed is and like immediately seemed to get contentious and now might have cost himself some money.
Strange dude really. Most players sign extensions and it's like a celebration. He signed is and like immediately seemed to get contentious and now might have cost himself some money.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Diontae Johnson 2.0
Will be 28, near 2 years off the field, wasnt anything above average last time he saw field in 2024, abandoned a likely playoff team with good, respected culture.
Incredibly dumb. And will be dumb if any team gives him anything more than a 1 year prove it deal
Will be 28, near 2 years off the field, wasnt anything above average last time he saw field in 2024, abandoned a likely playoff team with good, respected culture.
Incredibly dumb. And will be dumb if any team gives him anything more than a 1 year prove it deal
Ilov80s
Footballguy
It sure seems like he didn't want to be in San Fran. He and Shanahan have never gotten along. Maybe his holdout and huge demand was an earnest attempt to get traded and then when San Fran refused and made an offer that rich, he really had no choice but to sign it. And now, despite the money, he is still unhappy in San Fran. That or he is nuts.
He had what I assume is a similar offer from the Steelers and asked to stay and not be traded so he must not have hated it that badly.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Ohhh good point. I thought it was San Fran who decided against trade. I didn't realize it was Aiyuk who turned it down.
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