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

Originally posted by mcwoot:

Originally posted by genus49:
Until something is officially announced about a trade I'm going to continue hoping this is a hardline push for the 49ers to get Aiyuk to agree to their deal.

I want the guy here. I hope Aiyuk realizes that looking ahead to his 3rd contract his can recoup some of the money staying here with Brock/Kyle than he risks missing out on going to cold weather teams with uncertainty at QB. Pats have Maye who may turn into a stud, he may fizzle like many other highly drafted QBs. Either way that team is a complete unknown right now with a new HC. Cleveland is...well Cleveland. Even after their big season last year they sh*t the bed. Cleveland not exactly a prime destination either. Watson despite the start of his career hasn't looked close to his old self. Averaging 185 passing yards per game is Jimmy G level stuff.

For Aiyuk it comes down to following:

Pros to trade:
Get more money now
Go somewhere that is likely going to target you more

Cons to trade:
Go to a team that has questionable or unproven QB play
Move the family to the east coast/cold weather locations
New system/coaches
Not likely to win as many games

Question becomes how much is an extra $2-3 million per year worth to him?

I think people are overlooking the value of respect. If BA feels he's been disrespected by the Niners FO (via some combination of Kyle's doghouse, the negotiation process, drafting Pearsall, whatever) then he might be willing to make a move that doesn't seem objectively better if he feels he's going to a place that respects him more.

Maybe he feels overshadowed by all the other talent on our team. So he wants to go somewhere where he is the top dog to show how valuable and top tier he is.

I think he is in for a rude awakening though if he goes to a team like the Patriots where the talent around him is not making him better.

Originally posted by ninerjok:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Matt Maiocco on Brandon Aiyuk:

"Even though I reported that the 49ers have a framework of trades in place with the Patriots and Browns, I still think, even though it seems so far out there and kind of unlikely at this point, I still think that it's a legitimate option or… pic.twitter.com/QI3Qb0POkj

— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) August 6, 2024

So even though Maiocco reported this, and there's legitimate trade structures in place, he's still not willing to stick his neck out and say it's a done deal.

Since NY believes everything he reads, I hope this tweet calms his ass down

This is looking like a total failure all around. The FO and BA have failed this is why you get ahead of young good talent contracts. Once injury hits Deebo and Kittle there is going to be a major talent drop off that we put on the field without BA

Originally posted by SlipAndSlideBosa:

Originally posted by mcwoot:

Originally posted by genus49:
Until something is officially announced about a trade I'm going to continue hoping this is a hardline push for the 49ers to get Aiyuk to agree to their deal.

I want the guy here. I hope Aiyuk realizes that looking ahead to his 3rd contract his can recoup some of the money staying here with Brock/Kyle than he risks missing out on going to cold weather teams with uncertainty at QB. Pats have Maye who may turn into a stud, he may fizzle like many other highly drafted QBs. Either way that team is a complete unknown right now with a new HC. Cleveland is...well Cleveland. Even after their big season last year they sh*t the bed. Cleveland not exactly a prime destination either. Watson despite the start of his career hasn't looked close to his old self. Averaging 185 passing yards per game is Jimmy G level stuff.

For Aiyuk it comes down to following:

Pros to trade:
Get more money now
Go somewhere that is likely going to target you more

Cons to trade:
Go to a team that has questionable or unproven QB play
Move the family to the east coast/cold weather locations
New system/coaches
Not likely to win as many games

Question becomes how much is an extra $2-3 million per year worth to him?

I think people are overlooking the value of respect. If BA feels he's been disrespected by the Niners FO (via some combination of Kyle's doghouse, the negotiation process, drafting Pearsall, whatever) then he might be willing to make a move that doesn't seem objectively better if he feels he's going to a place that respects him more.

Maybe he feels overshadowed by all the other talent on our team. So he wants to go somewhere where he is the top dog to show how valuable and top tier he is.

I think he is in for a rude awakening though if he goes to a team like the Patriots where the talent around him is not making him better.

Very possibly that as well. Just saying these decisions aren't always objectively rational for those of us looking from the outside

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Dshearn:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 49ersFan_vienna:
if we receive anything less than a first, then the trade is a loss.
Obviously it makes no sense to ask for less than before the draft.

They are not getting a 1

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) August 6, 2024

if he cant get the 49ers a first....in his prime....he is is no way shape or form.....worth what he is asking for.

SF f**ked the whole thing up. I mean why would anyone give them a 1st in August for a player that isn't gonna play for them until he gets paid.

Unlike Philly/titans they did that s**t when teams knew when they were picking and were flush with cash to start the year. This is the opposite.

They look like a bunch of clowns regarding this situation

A WR that is worth the money BA is asking for, is easily worth a single first round pick.

This is not on the 49ers, they have a WR under contract, that is refusing to play....and is asking for alot more money than he is worth.

The dude is what 26 years? old? Dude is basically in his prime...team that gets him is going to get 4 or 5 years of prime BA....nah....if he worth 30m a year...he is damn well worth a single first round pick.

I suspect, at least some teams see him like I do....BA is a good WR, that is product of his system....not a 30m a year WR.

BA is doing the same thing many players do and regret. If he goes to a team like New England, his numbers will drop significantly. To the point where his 3rd contract will be significantly less. If he stays here, he will still make more money down the line.

Originally posted by Dshearn:

Originally posted by jrouter4949:
What a Cluster -F##k. FO should have been proactive early, trying to pence pennies and now here we are ....messing up the team chemistry .Ricky`s not ready and not sure He`s the right replacement...oh well this is not looking good for going back to the supper bowl

this is what the NFL looks like.....you can not keep everyone you want to keep, unless they REALLY want to be here.....

The team is going to break up, it is just a matter of what they can keep.... the 49ers need BA no doubt, but he is not worth top 5 WR money maybe not fringe top 10.

100% agree, somewhere between Devonta Smith and Jalen Waddle is where he should be. Period. If he thinks he's JJ or Hill or Chase, he's delusional.

Originally posted by RickyRoma:

Originally posted by mitpdub:
If BA makes $32M per he will declare himself a winner, despite going to a place like NE. We will initially feel like we lost and took a 2025 draft pick, another player or two.

but when that 2025 pick becomes top 10 next year because the Pats will stink this year, we will be alright as long as we don't draft a dud.

If BA gets that kind of money from someone else, then yeah....he looks like a money winner....but not a game winner. SF wins as well by simply not paying it - especially if Purdy becomes more of a difference maker.

Bottom line for me is, I don't think he's been offered that kind of money from anybody.

It's true I don't think Cle or NE would offer him top WR $$$. Why would they.

i think BAs future and longevity in the league is better here with this system and QB. If he goes to NE and has 2 below average statistical years, then is voided year 3 and he's looking for work with all the retread veterans.

Originally posted by Yeti:
BA is doing the same thing many players do and regret. If he goes to a team like New England, his numbers will drop significantly. To the point where his 3rd contract will be significantly less. If he stays here, he will still make more money down the line.

Exactly what I was thinking and posted similar about the same time.

Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Yeti:
BA is doing the same thing many players do and regret. If he goes to a team like New England, his numbers will drop significantly. To the point where his 3rd contract will be significantly less. If he stays here, he will still make more money down the line.

Exactly what I was thinking and posted similar about the same time.

Be on a good team with a shot at championships and a young talented QB with potential for post career fame and earnings

or

Wasteland team for a contract and then irrelevant after

So long as the offer from SF is in the ballpark it would be easy

Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Yeti:
BA is doing the same thing many players do and regret. If he goes to a team like New England, his numbers will drop significantly. To the point where his 3rd contract will be significantly less. If he stays here, he will still make more money down the line.

Exactly what I was thinking and posted similar about the same time.

I'm now reminded of the old adage: f**k around and find out.

BA dicked around with the 49ers for so long, now that they called his bluff have said "ok, bye, here are your options: NE or Cleve, s**tty teams with s**tty weather...enjoy." BA having some hardcore second thoughts. He may have to be a true #1 with nobody opposite to take pressure off. Trade him anyways. LOL, he thinks he's ASB or JJ. Sorry, BA, you're not that guy. Dude prolly thought he was going to KC, Balt or Hou. Also realizing that maybe he overestimated his worth and how teams view him, teams obviously not jumping at the opportunity to pay him his $30 mill, obviously..

I'm tired boss. I just want it to end one way or another.

Originally posted by Yeti:
BA is doing the same thing many players do and regret. If he goes to a team like New England, his numbers will drop significantly. To the point where his 3rd contract will be significantly less. If he stays here, he will still make more money down the line.

I just don't get in what world he thinks playing with either of those teams gives him a better chance to win not to mention neither QB situation is even close to Brock, in New England you have probably a starting rookie and in Cleveland you have a washed up sexual predator.

Either resign with us or get traded, I'm tired of this already. lol

If the front office doesn't get a nice haul, then they're idiots. If we end up with Kendrick Bourne and the pats 2nd - It'll be effin humiliating. I'm ONLY taking on Bourne (which idk if he would even make this team) if I get the pats first rounder cause it'll probably be a top 10 pick.

I'd much rather get someone like Adams from the raiders but doesn't sound likely. I just want this damn situation over with. Cant believe that it's come to this over an approx difference of 5%-8% in pay (if we are offering $28M and he wants $30M - that's only a 7% difference, crazy they cant find some sort of agreement).

WHats funny is that if the 49ers somehow get Aiyuk to agree to terms - they'll be hailed geniuses for the way they set up his trade options (teams he doesnt want to go to). Otherwise, it'll be considered a massive blunder.

Originally posted by lamontb:
This is looking like a total failure all around. The FO and BA have failed this is why you get ahead of young good talent contracts. Once injury hits Deebo and Kittle there is going to be a major talent drop off that we put on the field without BA

How is this the FO's fault?