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49ers Blitz: Deebo Samuel talks COVID-19 testing with Brandon Aiyuk, no preseason, 80-man rosters, PFF’s LB rankings
Jul 21, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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Here are some of the top San Francisco 49ers storylines that made their way around social media on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
Receivers Discuss COVID-19 Protocols
On Instagram Live today, 49ers receivers
Deebo Samuel and
Brandon Aiyuk discussed the team's COVID-19 testing protocols. Rookies, which applies to Aiyuk, and injured players, which applies to Samuel, report for testing on Thursday along with the team's four quarterbacks.
No Preseason in 2020
The NFL and NFLPA appear to have come to an agreement to eliminate all scheduled preseason games leading to the 2020 regular season.
NFL Rosters Are Expected to Shrink
In addition to no preseason games in 2020, the NFL will likely reduce the size of rosters going into training camp.
10th Best?
Pro Football Focus released its linebacker rankings and have the 49ers' group ranked 10th in the NFL.
Kwon Alexander,
Fred Warner, and
Dre Greenlaw are the primary starters for the 49ers. The group also consists of Azeez Al-Shaair, Mark Nzeocha, Joe Walker,
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Joey Alfieri, and Jonas Griffith.
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Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy are why the 49ers can afford to pay Brandon Aiyuk
It's evident that the San Francisco 49ers engaged in long-term financial planning. Much discussion has centered around the feasibility of the team committing significant financial resources to two wide receivers, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Some skeptics question the wisdom of such heavy investment in a single position, especially considering that the 49ers handed Samuel a substantial three-year extension merely two years ago.
Adding complexity to this debate is the impending contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy, positioning him to become the highest-paid player on the team. He will likely even become one of the NFL's highest-paid players. Where he ranks in average salary will depend upon whether he can replicate the stellar performance of his Pro Bowl 2023
Mike Silver on how Deebo Samuel's contract might be the starting point for a Brandon Aiyuk extension
With the 2024 NFL Draft less than a week away, it's common for the rumor mill to start churning, especially with players who are actively seeking a new contract. It was just two short years ago that WR Deebo Samuel requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers prior to draft day, only for cooler heads to prevail and eventually agree to a new deal.
Now, it's WR Brandon Aiyuk's turn to try and get paid and rumors surfaced over the weekend that he too would request to be dealt. While that report was quickly shot down by his agent, there's still a lot of discussion about Aiyuk's future and if other teams will come calling on draft night.
Legendary columnist Mike Silver joined
NFL insider states the obvious regarding 49ers' talks with Brandon Aiyuk
ESPN insider Adam Schefter recently shared his insights on the situation surrounding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk during an appearance on the network's "NFL Live" show. Schefter clarified that while Aiyuk would like to remain with the 49ers, his priority is securing a contract that reflects his value, regardless of the team.
When questioned about Aiyuk's desire to stay with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Schefter responded, "Well, I think his desire to get paid is greater than his desire to stay in San Francisco, wherever that is. If the 49ers want to pay him, I'm sure he'd love to stay in San Francisco. If another team would like to pay him, I'm sure he'd like to go
Brock Purdy sends clear message to Brandon Aiyuk amid contract talks with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be present today as the team reports for the start of its offseason program. Purdy was a little early, as he hosted a youth football camp over the weekend.
Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group spoke to the 49ers quarterback during the event and asked him about one of his teammates, Brandon Aiyuk. The star wide receiver is currently in contract extension negotiations with the 49ers, and the team has emphasized keeping him around for the foreseeable future as an offseason priority.
Purdy has
