Brandon Aiyuk is a Quitter! Pick #25, 2020 NFL Draft

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Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
That has nothing to do with what I have proposed. The team had the ultimate leverage as he had another year left on his deal and we had 2 franchise tags in our pocket. Going forward we need not do any deals for holdouts into TC until they can come back and prove they are in playing shape and ready to earn what they are asking to be paid. This is NFL and not NBA, LeBron and the summer of 2010. NFL teams have ALL the leverage essentially with the deals the CBA authored and it is time out for playing childish games. They had already used a 1st on Pearsall and had Aiyuk under contract another year. They should have made him negotiate that summer, traded him or made him play it out until he could prove on the playing field he was a $30M player and there would be nothing he could do about it aside from hold out until week 9 then play on his rookie deal. After that we could franchise tag him and then trade him or extend him

It is bad business trying to reward early a player that has held out throughout the start of TC and we don't even know what we are paying for. This is what have you done for me lately and not thanks for the memories. We have to do better business as an organization

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Yea. I just know if I were the chief contract negotiator I would not ANY NFL player go 2010 LeBron James on me. No way!

LeBron James was a free agent in 2010. Bad example, for a bizarre argument.

In any case I agree with your baseline conclusion that we need to do business differently. Couldn't disagree more with your suggestions for how.

Brother Joe. Might I ask. What have you been smoking?

Thats exactly my point. We have to take a hard stance and understand that BA was not a free agent and he did not have LeBron James leverage. The team always had it in the CBA when there's an option year left on a rookie deal so we need to act like it

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Brother Joe. Might I ask. What have you been smoking?

Thats exactly my point. We have to take a hard stance and understand that BA was not a free agent and he did not have LeBron James leverage. The team always had it in the NBA when there's an option year left on a rookie deal so we need to act like it

I don't think your 'hard stance' strategy is a sensical one for the team.

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
I don't think your 'hard stance' strategy is a sensical one for the team.

I say we try it and see

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by Since07:
The 49ers had his rights locked for 2 more years. I'd say the 49ers acted professionally granting him to seek trade options offering him multiple destinations that included more $. Yet he reportedly blocked the trade we had set for the Steelers. We gave him an ultimatum and is still acting a fool. Again what is he trying to accomplish now continuing this behavior if this is what you call "leverage"?

I'm not describing what's happening now as an exercise in leverage. The 49ers-Aiyuk relationship is over.

Yes, in 2024, the 49ers could have forced him to remain on the team via his 5th year option and subsequent franchise tags, as you and Pillbusta have mentioned, but neither of you account for why it isn't in the 49ers interest to go that route. That's why they were open to trading him!

Ultimately Kyle Shanahan wanted him here, forced the deal through, and the front office wasn't on the same page. There was fallout from this:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6182308/2025/03/07/49ers-jed-york-organization-reset/

Now? It's never stopped

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
I don't think your 'hard stance' strategy is a sensical one for the team.

Your apologizing for BA is nonsensical.

Originally posted by 49er-from-Yavin-IV:
Your apologizing for BA is nonsensical.

Lol. Try reading the posts again.

From the doghouse to "I want him" to the left squad list.

It's an interesting career arc.

Originally posted by Lurker:
From the doghouse to "I want him" to the left squad list.

It's an interesting career arc.

Yea you ain't a real baller if you ain't trying to even see the field this year. That's not a ball player when Housmanzadeh calling you out saying you just like the game but you don't love the game. We can't play with dues like that any longer. If you're gonna be in you've got to be all the way in

49ers do not release Brandon Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list,

his contract will likely toll, meaning it remains active and freezes in place, extending his commitment to the team without requiring them to pay his 2026 salary. The 49ers would maintain control of his contract, effectively preventing him from playing elsewhere, while they could potentially initiate arbitration to recoup previous bonuses.
Key Consequences if Retained on List:
No Salary Obligations: Because Aiyuk's future guarantees were voided, the 49ers are not on the hook for his 2026 cash if he remains away from the team.Contract Tolls: The contract does not advance, meaning he remains a 49ers player under the same terms for the future.Retirement/Leave Status: Aiyuk continues to be classified as having left the team, allowing the 49ers to keep his rights without him taking up an active roster spot.Potential Arbitration: The 49ers could seek to recover portions of previous signing or option bonuses. Ultimately, this situation forces a standoff where Aiyuk cannot play in the NFL without the 49ers' permission, leaving them with the option to trade him or eventually release him
I'm not sure why the 49ers would ever release him if they don't have to pay him in 26 and can just leave him on reserve/left team status.