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

Originally posted by frenchmov:

Originally posted by 49HD87:
There is a Salary Cap Guy here i forgot his username but anyone know "penny for penny" what the 49ers have actually paid him up to this point? Because they did void his "Guaranteed" Money.

And i would like to think the 49ers or any other Organization have some kind of guards in place to prevent them from getting conned out of Millions. ETC ....Breach of Contract Or any other Avenues that can be pursued to re-coup that Money.

Niners may be able to attempt to claw back a good chunk of his signing bonus due to him abandoning the team but I'm not really sure how that works or if they will do it

They should be able to recoup his remaining signing bonus prorations, they did get back some money from the injury policy they took out on him but that's 100% confidential unlike contract details

Originally posted by 49HD87:
There is a Salary Cap Guy here i forgot his username but anyone know "penny for penny" what the 49ers have actually paid him up to this point? Because they did void his "Guaranteed" Money.

And i would like to think the 49ers or any other Organization have some kind of guards in place to prevent them from getting conned out of Millions. ETC ....Breach of Contract Or any other Avenues that can be pursued to re-coup that Money.

According to the report I read. Dollar for dollar, the clean way to explain it is: Brandon Aiyuk signed a 4-year, $120 million extension, but the full $120 million was never fully secured because NFL deals depend on guaranteed money; his deal had $45 million guaranteed at signing, a $76 million total guarantee package, and big option bonuses, but the 49ers reportedly voided his 2026 guaranteed money, including the $24.935 million option bonus, meaning they are no longer locked into paying that next major chunk. Up to this point, he has made roughly $48.15 million from the extension before taxes; after estimated federal tax, California tax, and Medicare taxes, a realistic rough take-home is around $22.5 million to $25 million, with my straight estimate being about $22.8 million net before agent fees and personal expenses. California's top tax rate can reach 13.3%, and athletes also deal with "jock tax" rules depending on where games and work days happen, so the exact number can move, but the message is simple: Aiyuk did not pocket $120 million — he likely pocketed around the low-to-mid $20 millions after taxes from the extension so far, and the 49ers voiding his guarantees took away the next big guaranteed payday.

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
'Good chunk' in this case meaning a small percentage of his prorated signing bonus for the season in which the breach occurred. A very small fraction of the 48+ million he was paid over the last two years.

Wouldn't his signing bonus be prorated over the life of the contract? So let's say someone's contract was a 4 year deal with $20m guaranteed and the player quits the team after year 2. Couldn't the team go after $10m? (Ie he was with the team 2 of the 4 years, each year prorated at $5m for the signing bonus)

Probably more complicated that that but seems they could potentially get millions back from him (unless it works differently)

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
They should be able to recoup his remaining signing bonus prorations, they did get back some money from the injury policy they took out on him but that's 100% confidential unlike contract details

Does it prorate evenly? What could they reasonably expect to recover?

Originally posted by Since07:
Lol the adidas track suit, its literally what I'd see on snapchat from my friends who got a job in high school 😂

Looks like he robbed an ATM

"Have you seen this person?"

Originally posted by Montana:

Originally posted by Since07:
Lol the adidas track suit, its literally what I'd see on snapchat from my friends who got a job in high school 😂

Looks like he robbed an ATM

"Have you seen this person?"

Was thinking the same thing lol I pay my landlord straight $ and that's what it looks like at the end of the month after hitting up the atm every other day.

Hes definitely playing against us Oct 19th lol..

Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

I think that is what he is saying.
Show up ready to work out, and watch the 49ers just cut him at the door before he even walks in.

Originally posted by jdt84_2:

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

I think that is what he is saying.
Show up ready to work out, and watch the 49ers just cut him at the door before he even walks in.

There's a process of reinstatement. He would need to start that process and beg to the FO to comeback.. doesn't sound like he would do what it takes to comeback

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

Ya, he has control, and he put himself in an extremely stupid situation and lost himself a lot of money and reputation.

I would like to say that he's being advised poorly, but it seems like all the people around him of importance are telling him what do differently, so it's obvious this guy is just really damn stupid and marching to the beat of his own drum.

I guess he can enjoy the 1 year deal for 10 mil with no guaranteed money and a bunch of incentives in WAS.

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

Ya, he has control, and he put himself in an extremely stupid situation and lost himself a lot of money and reputation.

I would like to say that he's being advised poorly, but it seems like all the people around him of importance are telling him what do differently, so it's obvious this guy is just really damn stupid and marching to the beat of his own drum.

I guess he can enjoy the 1 year deal for 10 mil with no guaranteed money and a bunch of incentives in WAS.

At the end of the day, he got to keep $34mill- supposed $48mill from that contract for 7 games from the 9ers FO.

And his next contract, be it 1 year or more... he'll get money with a team he wants to be on.

You have to wonder, what if they were lenient with Aiyuk for missing time with 9er doctors (like supposedly other 9er players before him have). They would have had Aiyuk for the 2025 season... and they could have decided to go in a different direction in the offseason (heck maybe got a high pick trade, after Aiyuk put up some stats).. .Aiyuk would have probably been cool with a trade too.

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

Well yeah, he's always had control to a degree. He controls if he shows up or not. I don't think he wants to play football anymore but I guess we'll see.

It would be to his benefit being traded and keeping his current contract vs being cut and having to accept a much lower contract (which is what would happen)

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Story from the front page

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/200824-nfl-insider-offers-advice-brandon/

"If I could advise Brandon Aiyuk, I would tell him to show up for work," Garafolo said. "I would have told him to show up for work a couple of weeks ago. Go ahead, see if they're willing to let you work out and run routes and do things at their facility that, if you're injured, all of a sudden, those guarantees are back, and your money is on their books once again.

"He did not do that. He has not done that. He's got a lot of pride. That's kind of where we are, why we are where we are, because it was strongly suggested to him that he show up for everything he needed to show up for last year during his rehab and team meetings, because they're going to take those guarantees away.

"And he didn't listen to those warnings all along the way, and now, he's at a point where the team is controlling things rather than him controlling things."

Some around the league have suggested the 49ers are essentially holding Aiyuk hostage by refusing to release him immediately, knowing a trade is unlikely. San Francisco reportedly will not keep the receiver beyond September 1, when his option bonus becomes due.

Complicating matters further is the belief that interested teams have also struggled to contact Aiyuk, making a potential trade even more difficult.

"Again, Aiyuk could put an end to this tomorrow if he wanted to," Garafolo continued. "He hasn't been willing to do that. I don't know why, if you're Washington or anybody, you'd give up a pick for a guy in this situation, when you know what's happening.

Bold part is weird.. you would think the team would want to avoid that/block that.

but the rest...seems that, as much as the media/some fans try to convince otherwise, Brandon actually does have control of this situation. He doesn't want the FO getting anything for him in a trade. He wants to control where he goes next, not settling for a trade to which ever team works out deal with our FO. Be it post Sept 1st..

I sure hope he's not smart enough to show up. It's the only card he can play to speed up this process.

But at the same time the 49ers have played a similar game with Jimmy G. They just had him jogging on another field away from the team and weirdly enough that ended up being him reworking his deal and coming back to play...this isn't going to happen with Aiyuk tho so things are very different but similar in that the 49ers aren't afraid of awkward situations necessarily.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by 49HD87:
There is a Salary Cap Guy here i forgot his username but anyone know "penny for penny" what the 49ers have actually paid him up to this point? Because they did void his "Guaranteed" Money.

And i would like to think the 49ers or any other Organization have some kind of guards in place to prevent them from getting conned out of Millions. ETC ....Breach of Contract Or any other Avenues that can be pursued to re-coup that Money.

AB is the primary salary cap guy. Typecast is also a good contributor.

Aiyuk made just south of 50 million in 24-25, on his current deal.

The team voided future guarantees - what he was due this season going forward.

He got a $23m signing bonus, a $22.855m option bonus in 2025 then he earned a $1.125m base salary in 2024 and a $1.17m base in 2025 which totals $48.15m in what he got from 2024-2025 for basically 7 games with us pos extension.

AB, why don't the 49ers go after some of the signing bonus/option bonus since he essentially refused to return to play?