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

Originally posted by Since07:
Right Sept 1st voids his bonus but his contract is still on the books as soon as he is reinstated. I don't believe there is any timeframe for him to do that which is the "wild card" and a dead cap hit we have to be prepared for

The video explained it. If he is reinstated post Sept 1st and actually shows up, the 49ers are only on the hook for $1.35million base salary in 2026. The option bonus stuff is delayed and the 49ers can ask for 25% of his signing bonus back, and potentially sue Aiyuk to physically get it. If Aiyuk misses the first game because of all this, the 49ers can ask for all of his signing bonus back and potentially sue Aiyuk to physically get it.

The 49ers are doing nothing right now and waiting to see what Aiyuk does, because there is nothing for them to do. If Aiyuk misses those deadlines, the 49ers lose nothing by following the process and clawing back money.

Has he made any dumb instagram posts lately? Haven't heard anything from him in weeks since Jayden Daniles ghosted him.

Originally posted by miked1978:
Has he made any dumb instagram posts lately? Haven't heard anything from him in weeks since Jayden Daniles ghosted him.

Think we may have to review the Police Reports to find any mention of him.

Who exactly is the quality attorney who would be chomping at the bit to spend a bunch of time representing this unlikeable guy (probably on contingency) in a long-shot civil case who fired his quality agent and bad mouths everyone who ever tried to help him?

Midbay, I would think any lawyer/firm that has tried to sue the NFL in the past regarding antitrust violations, would be interested.

So my point again is, I'm not sure Goodell would want to do anything out of the norm (like Jonny was speaking about). So if Aiyuk does try to get reinstated before Sept 1st, I think Goodell will want to push this whole issue back to the 9ers side to figure out what they would want to do. As much as some, like Jonny, think the League office would be on the 9er side and would try to help them, there are 3 other teams in the NFC West that would not want us to all the sudden get hella cap space in the next few years. Other teams outside the division as well.

This whole thing is interesting though.

At this point I think any court or adjudication would judge Aiyuk to be in breach of contract. Even if he reports, I think the 49ers would be able to successfully argue that he's invalidated his contract through conduct detrimental to the team and effectively void it.

There are almost always contract causes that enable full termination or voiding for exceptional circumstance and I think this would qualify.

Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by Midbay:

Originally posted by Since07:
As soon as he reinstated his contract goes back into effect. We will cut him which will lead to a dead cap hit.

There is nothing wild about that card. It either happens or it doesn't, and there is an important date in the very near future by which it has to happen or Aiyuk is probably in big trouble.

Right Sept 1st voids his bonus but his contract is still on the books as soon as he is reinstated. I don't believe there is any timeframe for him to do that which is the "wild card" and a dead cap hit we have to be prepared for

I explained it in rhe video posted, but not really. That woukd give the 49ers just as much leverage. If he doesnt show up, that gives them more evidence to hold him in breach of contract.

I also mentioned in the video - the 49ers can send a letter of demand to the NFLPA for full forfeiture of his 23m signing bonus. It goes to a 3rd party arbitrator and if approved, will return the signing bonus.

Getting the salary cap back and the actually money back are 2 different things. They dont have to receive payment back from BA to get the cap space back. Once hes found in full breach of contract, the full 23m in signing bonus will be credited back at the end of this season. Then, we'll cut him after the arbitration is resolved and we owe no dead cap and receive the 10m in credits back.

Originally posted by jonnydel:

Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by Midbay:

Originally posted by Since07:
As soon as he reinstated his contract goes back into effect. We will cut him which will lead to a dead cap hit.

There is nothing wild about that card. It either happens or it doesn't, and there is an important date in the very near future by which it has to happen or Aiyuk is probably in big trouble.

Right Sept 1st voids his bonus but his contract is still on the books as soon as he is reinstated. I don't believe there is any timeframe for him to do that which is the "wild card" and a dead cap hit we have to be prepared for

I explained it in rhe video posted, but not really. That woukd give the 49ers just as much leverage. If he doesnt show up, that gives them more evidence to hold him in breach of contract.

I also mentioned in the video - the 49ers can send a letter of demand to the NFLPA for full forfeiture of his 23m signing bonus. It goes to a 3rd party arbitrator and if approved, will return the signing bonus.

Getting the salary cap back and the actually money back are 2 different things. They dont have to receive payment back from BA to get the cap space back. Once hes found in full breach of contract, the full 23m in signing bonus will be credited back at the end of this season. Then, we'll cut him after the arbitration is resolved and we owe no dead cap and receive the 10m in credits back.

I hope that happens, I've been saying that's how it should be pay him for the 2024 season and his contract should be voided. I could care less about the $ involved we shouldn't have a dead cap hit if he quit. The reinstatement process can take up to 2 weeks so Brandon is running out of time

Originally posted by miked1978:
Has he made any dumb instagram posts lately? Haven't heard anything from him in weeks since Jayden Daniles ghosted him.

He's still posting himself wearing commander colors even after the Diggs signing

Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by miked1978:
Has he made any dumb instagram posts lately? Haven't heard anything from him in weeks since Jayden Daniles ghosted him.

He's still posting himself wearing commander colors even after the Diggs signing

Cocaine is a helluva drug

Shoutout to that one 49ers fan who yelled at Jayden Daniles during the World Cup.

Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
Shoutout to that one 49ers fan who yelled at Jayden Daniles during the World Cup.

Crazy how much that affected Aiyuk. Something that I noticed in the after math that I don't think anyone mentioned was Aiyuk quoting Daniels "You're on my team now, you follow my rules" it definitely sounds and looks like Aiyuk had it all lined up to go to Washington but couldn't stay off social media or do the basic process to be reinstated. It's starting to come off as cowardly at this point

Originally posted by Afrikan:
...there are 3 other teams in the NFC West that would not want us to all the sudden get hella cap space in the next few years. Other teams outside the division as well.

I strongly suspect most organizations are viewing this as a business matter rather than a competitiveness issue. It would be extremely dangerous to allow behavior like this to establish a precedent. It's not about football, it's about tens of millions of dollars and breach of contract.

I'd question the intelligence of any owner who isn't fully behind the Niners winning on all fronts in this case, including the cap question.

If I were in BA's shoes, I'd have trouble sleeping. The thought of having that bonus money taken away would drive peak anxiety. You can be sure he's spent more of it than was wise.

Originally posted by jonnydel:
I explained it in rhe video posted, but not really. That woukd give the 49ers just as much leverage. If he doesnt show up, that gives them more evidence to hold him in breach of contract.

I also mentioned in the video - the 49ers can send a letter of demand to the NFLPA for full forfeiture of his 23m signing bonus. It goes to a 3rd party arbitrator and if approved, will return the signing bonus.

Getting the salary cap back and the actually money back are 2 different things. They dont have to receive payment back from BA to get the cap space back. Once hes found in full breach of contract, the full 23m in signing bonus will be credited back at the end of this season. Then, we'll cut him after the arbitration is resolved and we owe no dead cap and receive the 10m in credits back.

I didn't see your video, so I don't know if it's provided there, but can you provide where you're getting this information?

*ok, I made it through the video, and you cited article 4 section 9 of the CBA. Really think you're misreading it*

https://overthecap.com/collective-bargaining-agreement/article/4/section/9

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
I didn't see your video, so I don't know if it's provided there, but can you provide where you're getting this information?

Post #26073 on page 1739 (crazy numbers!) has the video chunk.

Originally posted by Midbay:
Post #26073 on page 1739 (crazy numbers!) has the video chunk.

I watched the clip (and edited my post).

I'm not sure JD is correctly applying what the CBA says to his analysis of the situation. An example: there doesn't seem to be any situation in which the 49ers would be able to recoup his entire 23m dollar signing bonus (though they would be able to recoup a significant percentage of it if he were to remain on the left squad/reserve list for the next 3 years). From the CBA:

'Maximum Forfeitable Salary. Under this Section, and without limitation, under no circumstances may a player be required to forfeit more than 100% of his Forfeitable Salary Allocations for each League Year in which he commits a Forfeitable Breach. With respect to roster bonus, option bonus and reporting bonus, a forfeiture may only occur if the Forfeitable Breach occurs in the same League Year in which the bonus is scheduled to be earned.'

Another example: In the video JD mentioned if Aiyuk misses the preseason the 49ers would be able to go after 25 percent of his signing bonus (5m). This is misstated. They would be able to go after a portion of the prorated bonus amount for this league year, not the total bonus… which is a much smaller number.