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

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Two things:

- Aiyuk can say what he wants, it doesn't necessarily indicate Washington has contacted him improperly.
- The 49ers would like to trade Aiyuk. That would necessitate interested teams talking to him about his contract. Schefter had a report along these lines a couple months back (nobody could get ahold of him).

Agreed. The odds any tampering violation is found is extremely unlikely. But they could still investigate!

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by genus49:
I was joking around before but Aiyuk's stupid posts may lead to a tampering investigation at least for Washington.

If you say you'll sign with them tomorrow if you're cut that certainly sounds like you know they are interested in signing you.

He's too stupid to even choose his words carefully to eliminate that type of narrative. A simple "if they want me" added would remove that.

Two things:

- Aiyuk can say what he wants, it doesn't necessarily indicate Washington has contacted him improperly.
- The 49ers would like to trade Aiyuk. That would necessitate interested teams talking to him about his contract. Schefter had a report along these lines a couple months back (nobody could get ahold of him).

While he can say that, he's making a case for an investigation.. if they want to proceed in that

as for trades, no word on Washington being one of those teams and if BA know he can sign a contract with out a trade is clearly tampering

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by genus49:
I was joking around before but Aiyuk's stupid posts may lead to a tampering investigation at least for Washington.

If you say you'll sign with them tomorrow if you're cut that certainly sounds like you know they are interested in signing you.

He's too stupid to even choose his words carefully to eliminate that type of narrative. A simple "if they want me" added would remove that.

Two things:

- Aiyuk can say what he wants, it doesn't necessarily indicate Washington has contacted him improperly.
- The 49ers would like to trade Aiyuk. That would necessitate interested teams talking to him about his contract. Schefter had a report along these lines a couple months back (nobody could get ahold of him).

Pretty sure Washington has been adamant in the media that they're not looking to trade for him which means they shouldn't be talking contract with him.

And my point was pretty clear…Aiyuk is making it sound like there is tampering. I would put money on if the NFL dug into it, they could find something. I'd be shocked if Aiyuk is so in on Washington simply cuz Jayden Daniels plays there but he hasn't heard a peep from Washington.

Originally posted by genus49:
Pretty sure Washington has been adamant in the media that they're not looking to trade for him which means they shouldn't be talking contract with him.

And my point was pretty clear…Aiyuk is making it sound like there is tampering. I would put money on if the NFL dug into it, they could find something. I'd be shocked if Aiyuk is so in on Washington simply cuz Jayden Daniels plays there but he hasn't heard a peep from Washington.

I'd bet Washington still inquired with the 49ers about a trade. They can kick the tires and ultimately conclude they wouldn't trade for him, for a variety of reasons. It would at least indicate their interest to him and been an opening to have a conversation about a future contract.

Like you, I wouldn't be surprised if they tampered here in some way. I think that's probably pretty common. Aiyuk's interest in signing there isn't evidence of tampering by itself though. I'm not sure by what process the NFL opens investigations, but I'd be surprised if the standard was low enough that this kind of comment would kick it off.

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by genus49:
Pretty sure Washington has been adamant in the media that they're not looking to trade for him which means they shouldn't be talking contract with him.

And my point was pretty clear…Aiyuk is making it sound like there is tampering. I would put money on if the NFL dug into it, they could find something. I'd be shocked if Aiyuk is so in on Washington simply cuz Jayden Daniels plays there but he hasn't heard a peep from Washington.

I'd bet Washington still inquired with the 49ers about a trade. They can kick the tires and ultimately conclude they wouldn't trade for him, for a variety of reasons. It would at least indicate their interest to him and been an opening to have a conversation about a future contract.

Like you, I wouldn't be surprised if they tampered here in some way. I think that's probably pretty common. Aiyuk's interest in signing there isn't evidence of tampering by itself though. I'm not sure by what process the NFL opens investigations, but I'd be surprised if the standard was low enough that this kind of comment would kick it off.

If trade talks did happen, wouldn't BA say trade me?

BA knows there's a contract waiting for him, which is tampering

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
If trade talks did happen, wouldn't BA say trade me?

BA knows there's a contract waiting for him, which is tampering

BA doesn't make the trade, lol. His only role would be a willingness to rework his contract for an interested team. They could have those discussions, and Aiyuk can glean that a team is in fact interested in him.

Originally posted by Yeti:
They'll never say this out loud but I hope the owners are colluding to never sign this punk ass. Or asleast the commanders and Jed. Make him go to another team he doesnt want to go to.

Nah Peters is doing us dirty in this whole thing imo. I can't see him working with the 49ers. Reports from Commanders insiders are essentially that they have Aiyuk penciled in as their #2

He gon turn Panty Commandos back to Deadskins

49ers should release a WR, not Aiyuk just for s**ts n giggles lol....

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
If trade talks did happen, wouldn't BA say trade me?

BA knows there's a contract waiting for him, which is tampering

BA doesn't make the trade, lol. His only role would be a willingness to rework his contract for an interested team. They could have those discussions, and Aiyuk can glean that a team is in fact interested in him.

BA doesn't cut anyone either but he's saying soo lol

BA is not gleaning, he's calling it fact.. you think he's cappin ?

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
49ers should release a WR, not Aiyuk just for s**ts n giggles lol....

would love this and would love it more if signed by Washington

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
BA doesn't cut anyone either but he's saying soo lol

BA is not gleaning, he's calling it fact.. you think he's cappin ?

I think you're figuring out what he says doesn't matter. That's the point.

Reports per Schefter is that the Commanders were weary of trading for him back at the draft. They must be more concerned.

Another thing that will hurt him is the media circus he is going to bring and that would follow him all season. If he plays poorly, the never ending stories about him fly. Teams factor this stuff into signing a guy because it's a distraction for the rest of the team.

I said it before but I dont think a team sign hims. I think he signs with a PS, at best. the league will make an example out of him and what he's done. the league doesn't want him in a situation he is happy with afte what he's done and done publically. thats my opinion.

Even if he passes a physical, clearly, at this point, he'll not pass a mental check Even Fent addicts will be like WTF

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
BA doesn't cut anyone either but he's saying soo lol

BA is not gleaning, he's calling it fact.. you think he's cappin ?

I think you're figuring out what he says doesn't matter. That's the point.

you want to think it doesn't but it does. plus there's more than just what he's saying that's he's unknowingly leaking