49ers INSTANT REACTION: Brandon Aiyuk speaks publicly for first time since beginning holdout

49ers update: Brandon Aiyuk speaks publicly for first time since beginning holdout
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[@garymensurati1631]

Unbelievable amount of $$$ these players are receiving to play 🏈 BALL. I don’t think most of us fans can relate to that kind of money. Its hard for me to afford a ticket once a year in the nosebleed section. Thank you David. Appreciate your efforts and analysis. GO 49ers. Blessings to all.

[@rh7074]

And you would do the same thing if you were in there situation, so why even say such foolishness. If your are struggling to buy a ticket once a year, imagine what you would do in his situation. Do you hear yourself at all. Use logic...a majority of these athletes come from piss poor environments. And please take into account the state tax in Cali, paying your agent etc...25 mil in Cali is Nowhere near what he will see.

[@josephramirezjr3627]

​@@rh7074Greed only gets you so far....

[@funkychicken2119]

You have to look at the scale of things, not just the $$$$. There’s only roughly 64-70 STARTING WRs in the entire world. With a population nearing 8 billion people globally, he’s only 1 of 64 or so. The math is 0.000000008% If you’re talented enough to be a starting WR in the NFL, you deserve those millions.

[@Ancel316]

Good luck and God bless BA. Hope you find your worth and happiness somewhere else.

[@user-mn3hn3by3y]

Send his ass to a losing team lol. Let him waste his career not getting a SB. Ricky will do just fine

[@troymorgan5395]

Your woman started it right after the Superbowl, by putting out the video of that being your last time with the 49ers sure they didn't love hearing that.

[@SmoothFingaz]

I understand his frustration and reasoning for wanting a bigger contract I just don’t like his approach. He’s sounds more selfish than actually being more of a team player because the game is not about one person it’s about the team. It’s a team sport not a me sport. It’s not golf 🤦🏾‍♂️ Again I’m not hating on his request just how his approach makes him seem immature.

[@fantasyrosa]

He’s in his twenties, he’s immature.

[@MrDre18]

He’s put his body on the line and wants HIS value to be paid! It’s BA money for HIS family and how immature is he that really never gotten in trouble or being a nuckle head? 👀👀

[@allcheese9774]

@@MrDre18he’s nowhere near Justin Jefferson level, he won’t get that much

[@josephlepage2088]

If he goes, then he goes. I’m tired of talking about Brandon. He’s a great player but he’s not our franchise.

[@Kingtoby1981]

Brock Purdy is not the Francise either. Just wait until everyone contract is up, starting with Chavarius Ward, Trent Williams, and George Kittle. McCaffrey contract will be up in two years😂 The 49ers roster will be falling apart soon

[@MrDre18]

If he goes so does a drop in Brock’s stat sheet. Can’t draft chemistry!

[@PTS328]

Ya. Kinda how I think. Great to have him, but at this point I’m not fully sure he even want to be die hard Niner thru and thru. Bit risky keeping that attitude and entitlement around imo. But maybe im just over thinking it. Whi knows? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@EndofCamelot]

BA is so delusional thinking social media is the way to go.

[@MrDre18]

Welll teams always do what they want with players soooo🤷🏽‍♂️

[@EndofCamelot]

@@MrDre18 You ever heard the saying “two wrongs don’t make a right”

[@shawnclapper6581]

So it's okay for the one wrong lol​@@EndofCamelot

[@EndofCamelot]

@@shawnclapper6581 Shawn come on buddy you know social media is no good. You’re old enough. Stop it.

[@mcybulski5150]

So, listen, on OUR squad, you crushed it. But go somewhere where there’s no Deebo, no Kittle, no McCaffery, or even no Jennings for defenses to have to cover… are you REALLY as good as you think you are?

[@nnis75]

Do you think lacking confidence would have Aiyuk where he is in life? Your comment reads like someone who would doubt themselves in his situation. Thankfully, Aiyuk thinks more of himself. He would be trash if he thought like you.

[@mcybulski5150]

@@nnis75 interesting perspective, for sure. Not sure how I inferred he lacked confidence, in so much that I do t think it’s possible to make it to the NFL without it. If you re-read what I wrote, I implied he’s only as good as he is, because there’s loaded talent around him. This means he gets more opportunities in route running. C’mon man, don’t paint me as someone talking down about his accomplishments. Context is everything and perspective is important, here.

[@josephhumphrey2811]

Im surprised that B A talking to them about that personal stuff before a deal is done

[@sammyk988]

Much better to do it the Bosa way...no press, no leaks. Aiyuk is right to go after as much as possible but no need to do all this posturing, He thinks differently and is giving us some mild entertainment. His prerogative. I will root for him no matter what happens. He has been a great Niner and has gotten better each year.

[@jasoneng3161]

@@sammyk988facts, appreciate them while they’re here and if they leave for more money, power to them

[@MrDre18]

BA shouldn’t have to feel like he has a muzzle and organizations are ruthless and will trade or cut you without hesitation. BA is a true wideout not some scheme up player 🍵

[@justinah7400]

Grown men often regret expressing emotions so publicly, amd for good reason. Im a little embarrassed for him. Patience and discipline would help him as a man and as a professional more than anything he's saying publicly. He's letting himself be exploited by sports media and turning his personal and private affairs into a drama show. Nick Bosa, Trent Williams, George Kittle, Fred Warner who kept their negotiations to themselves, should be his ideal examples. All of them became the highest paid players at theor positions when they signed their contracts. Aiyuk is clearly listening to the BAD ADVICE regarding "leveraging" social media to his advantage contract wise, and especially public opinion wise. He should be taking Bosa's advice instead.

[@Tegrityfarms58]

Niners had almost no leverage with bosa much different situation with BA

[@mikerudd4943]

Unfortunately, most sports stars missed that part of their college education and life education 😊

[@rh7074]

Patience and discipline have gotten him to the NFL, but now he doesn't have it? Do you hear yourself. And stop being so emo! Like the man cares that you're embarrassed by this? Are yall friends? Is he going to read your comments lol nooo. You're Waaaay too invested in this.

[@p.o.4339]

As a player he has to be controlled, patient and persistent. He has to accept that he is not going to win all the time. Maybe he should apply some of that discipline.

[@MrDre18]

Who said he doesn’t have discipline?? Organizations are not always right!

[@obsidiankn]

Comment for the algorithm- appreciate your work David

[@josephpearlman4010]

If the Niners start the season and the passing game is just as productive, doesn't that put BA in a worse situation? Both his 1,000 yard seasons came with Brock Purdy. I don't think he would be that high with Trey Lance or someone else.

[@jasoneng3161]

Yeah that is definitely true, but the inverse is also correct. If the play drops off or someone like deebo gets injured, his value goes up

[@stixsquad]

​@@jasoneng3161does it though? cause when debo went down and we needed ayhik to be that #1 guy he wasn't and we lost all those games.

[@MrDre18]

Problems

[@romeocarter]

The 49ers are the Lamborghini.

[@michaelnobriga1556]

It’s not Aiyuk’s fault he plays on a stacked team, the market is changing every year. Pay him now or possibly face a trade situation next season ‼️✊🏼💯🔥

[@kevinegger9646]

Don't understand that they can franchise tag him for a 6th year? He will be here for 2 more years. Question is, does he want bare bones money. If he signs for what the 9ers are offering he' ll make more.

[@jonathanlosa399]

​@kevinegger9646 100% this. He can make 14.5 this year on the 5th year option and 21-24ish million next year on the franchise tag.... or he can make 28+ mil/year on a 3 year extension. The smart money says to take the 3 year extension and double his current salary. He's stuck for 2 years regardless, may as well get paid

[@rh7074]

THAT PART!

[@BennettJonWayne-xw9vi]

@@jonathanlosa399 Exactly. BA is not yet a free agent. If Brandon Aiyuk wants to give up to Ricky Pearsall some of his on the field playing time as a starter (or all of it), that will only help Ricky to develop more quickly as a star player for the 49ers. That scenario could also potentially turn Brandon Aiyuk into a second or third option receiver for the 49ers.

[@josuemateo5953]

BA coming across as a Childish Clown 🤡 … You have no leverage bruh. Showed all your cards; horrible move. Fire your agent

[@michaelduarte7896]

Bet you anything that no matter what his play drops off this season

[@PTS328]

Thats kinda my concern. Hopefully not tho if he stays a Niner

[@Josh-py2pq]

Awesome takes takes brotha. I 100% agree. Options are key.

[@orlandowood5643]

BA is being selfish, because it is not all about him and it is about the team and he is still under contract. All he have to do is bet on his self this season and produce on the field for his market going forward.

[@chillgruber2371]

Seems like he really wants to play with his guy Jayden

[@BennettJonWayne-xw9vi]

If Brandon Aiyuk wants to give up to Ricky Pearsall some of his on the field playing time as a starter (or all of it), that will only help Ricky to develop more quickly as a star player for the 49ers. That scenario could also potentially turn Brandon Aiyuk into a second or third option receiver for the 49ers. BA is not yet a free agent.

[@EternalCreator]

Bro said they were unbelievably close and he decided it still wasn't good enough, this could have been over but some players care more about themselves than being a team player. He let his number move just because JJ got paid more than any WR should. It's a stacked roster, not the Vikings. If it's all about money for him than don't extend him, make him play on the 5th year option and trade his ass to a bum team that ain't going on playoff runs

[@jonathanlosa399]

BA thinking hes anywhere near the stratosphere of JJ or Tyreek is insane

[@ensignstephens6307]

If he goes he goes oh well he is not going to change a team by himself.

[@user-ui1mh2xf4x]

The Niners fucked this up, by letting the other WR contacts get done first.

[@Strikerage]

Depends. If they think they have the ability to scout and develop cheap talent, then they didn't mess up at all. Niners have been in contention for most of the past 5 years. 🤷

[@hawkname1234]

Why didn't they look into their crystal balls?

[@brianollivier]

As Lombardi often says, "It takes two signatures on a contract." Aiyuk was very clear he was willing to wait for deals to get done to reset the market. Unless the Niners wanted to overpay just to keep him, potentially harming their future flexibility, then I don't see how he's signed.

[@Wolfeson28]

@@brianollivier Well, he said they were close to a deal at an earlier point. So if the Niners had just upped their offer a bit more then (like offering him that $26 million APY 2 months ago instead of now), he probably signs it. So this would have been done earlier, no more drama, no more uncertainty, and probably the Niners get him for less money then they'll end up having to pay him now that the market has shifted.

[@brianollivier]

@@Wolfeson28 Maybe if they had this would be over, but there's also the reality that Aiyuk is overpricing himself. I'd like to think that these players aren't ignorant to who is out there waiting to sign deals, I'm sure they watch TV too. So I'm less inclined to believe Aiyuk here as he's been spending his time throwing smoke on social media where there may not be any fire. I think it's likely he's trying to rewrite some history here. Regardless, he's under contract for another year, and if we move on we move on.

[@DT-bd9bi]

Greedy or not, at least he is honest about it.

[@hawkname1234]

We need to stop praising people for being openly selfish. Let's stop that anti-social crap.

[@DT-bd9bi]

@@hawkname1234 Agree! But, between openly selfish vs hypocrite, I'll pick selfish. It's the lesser of the two evils.

[@jonathanlosa399]

Super bowl champions get the most airtime and the most endorsement deals. Endorsements pay way more than a salary capped NFL paycheck. The formula is simple: Stay on a team thats going to win, get paid, profit.

[@FunForEvery11]

I am a big fan of BA, but the longer this takes the more I believe he fits better somewhere else with his attitude. How many cars does he want to buy?

[@brandonpotts54]

Love be BA, and I hope the deal gets done, but he didn't handle this in a mature way. Deebo even warned him not to let it get in his head because that was his mistake, and he proceeded to do the opposite.

[@generalblaze5488]

He wants to play with JD

[@ricardocontreras8156]

“The market is what the market is” that pretty much sums up the WR market

[@maryannmontoya4259]

I think before all this started BA fans really loved and respected. I also think the franchise felt the same as the fans. I think he has made bad choices. God has blessed BA and God will take it all back and humble this young man! I pray for him. Our team is stronger together.. what happened to the team being a brotherhood. Ninners re leaders. Set an example with BA sorry to say,but Bye. Good bless you!

[@astorytotell5019]

Homeboy is not worth top wr money hell no. Im sure no other team is welling to pay him that kind of money either.

[@MrDre18]

Sure he’s worth it. BA put up big stats on a loaded roster so of course St Brown , JJ and Tyreek etc has major stats because helll that’s all they have as a main target 🤷🏽‍♂️ you better have pro bowl stats while getting the ball a ton💯

[@kennethpereyda5707]

trade Him - we don't need the mess

[@_9ER]

So emotional. Please stop and be grateful. You are “part” of an amazing team. Your time to get paid will come. In the end you will compromise with the 49ers or go on with a lesser team somewhere else in the country with new teammates. In the end, it’s just a game to entertain the masses with. #RomanCircus

[@MrJackGiacomo]

the story,is he never supported brock he was a trey guy so he must,have said something somewhere maybe in the locker room about his support for trey and this is coming home to roost on brandon .

[@PTS328]

That totally makes sense! I thought I was the only one that perceived that, but to me he doesnt look like the biggest Purdy fan. In some of his in season interview u can see it pretty clear. But idk, Ive been wrong before, so who knows…. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PhilthyPhil408]

I think the 49ers have their contingency plan in place. The struggles of hitting on drafts and FA. It’s a good problem to have.

[@BillyO8828]

Pearsoll will step up!!!

[@MrDre18]

Uhh Ricky will need time to even get on BA level. Now Pearsoll is an extra weapon!

[@kwiffleball]

I'm not buying that the Niners were the ones who leaked the contract offer. It's not consistent with how they've negotiated in the past and it's Aiyuk who's been out negotiating in public with the social media posts and the podcast appearance.

[@justified004]

It's why I never understood fans freaking out and calling BA out. This is how business is done in the NFL in 2024. Teams leak through the media, and players go through aocial media.

[@jasoneng3161]

Yep some fans just don’t understand modern sports and how contracts work.

[@tylertheurer9122]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams, George Kittle, and Fred Warner all became the highest paid players at their position without doing that.... It is a red flag because if a player is really worth it, they don't have to say anything to the media or on social to gain leverage. More often than not, a player who speaks out of pocket and airs everything in public cares more about himself than the team, and usually fall off horribly (their play) after they get overpaid.

[@lukeluna3732]

​@@tylertheurer9122 not true and the situations were different and different times. Ba deal came at the worst time, after bosa amd before Purdy. Deebo acted worse and he really didn't need to. Aiyuk negotiations are harder then anyone else's were. He's doing what he knows he has to do, and wants to be taken serious atleast he's staying in communication, staying around the facility, training and staying ready for when he does get paid he's worth the money amd ready. Deebo not only acted worse but he didn't do any off season work because his attitude was like I'm not doing anything until I'm paid. So he came in out of shape and not playing well.

[@tylertheurer9122]

@@lukeluna3732 I didn't mention Deebo for precisely that reason.... Learn from your mistakes as an organization and don't overpay a player because some other team made an idiotic mistake to overpay their own guy. Aiyuk is just not worth near the 30+ million he wants given the current cap, and Deebo wasn't worth the 25 he got. Both great players, but knowing when to let these guys go is how you stay a top level team for a long stretch. Neither of them produce enough OR shoulder enough of our offensive load to warrant that sort of payday.

[@PTS328]

Good point I guess, in defense of Aiyuk. For the most part I’m ttly not impressed how BA is handling the situation, but he seems to care enuf to stay involved and engaged,so I’ll give u that

[@JakeTheSnake500]

I'm glad Ryan Clark called him out on his bullshit. "There's no way the Niners said that they didn't want you." But, the Niners have to look in the mirror and admit that they could have had him for less before the JJ contract. Now, they need to increase their offer because of their miscalculation. I'm not saying they should break the bank on their revised offer, but their original (pre JJ) offer is archaic and obsolete.

[@EternalCreator]

How do you know they weren't trying to get it done and BAs camp made the 49ers wait til after the JJ contract cane out. The 49ers can't force him to sign

[@ronmodafferi8202]

Counting team total throws, targets, drops, catches, and yac for an individual seems like a solid numerical method to compare/value wideouts worth. Lining up such numerical data vs. similar date for other recent contract signings given other wide outs should indicate an average basic acceptable $$$ line for WO's. But more throws in a game to a wide out may wear down the cover D or more confuse them with more moves: If your wideout is in shape, more throws may lead to more catches and more yac if your WO is more fit than opposing D basks,

[@dLimboStick]

I am of the opinion now that it would be better for everyone if he were gone.

[@PTS328]

Sad to say, I’m with u

[@peterserrano1585]

I have an insane danny gray autograph card collection I hope this guy goes and danny gets some playing time

[@stephanrichards8502]

Imma big fan, I understand we're he's commin from

[@hawkname1234]

I really dislike him. Because I understand where he's coming from. He only cares about himself.

[@Tarotdog49ergirl]

David don’t you think that Goff and Lawrence could have influenced the 49ers behavior because it freaked them out about what they might have to pay Brock? Goff’s contract for sure was in that time BA is discussing.

[@Kinofromthe75]

😂”End quote” that’s not the end of the quote buddy, he said OR WASHINGTON OR PITTSBURGH…

[@TopG80]

I really hope they trade him he can go sign 30 mill in Washington and never smell the playoffs or take the 28million niners offered him. Can't stand players like that

[@keyshawnedwards3277]

I think that comment about "I'm thinking about me" was taken out of context because I was pissed at it at first but the more I heard it and actually listened to it and I mean the question not just that quote...to me it seems as if it wasn't directed towards the #Niners fans...staff or establishment but more directly about the Jefferson and hill situation but hey what do I know 😅😅

[@PmR364]

Would the delay in contract signing affect BA play

[@SF49ss]

This is so weak that Aiyuk is talking publicly about this in an interview. Giving details about the Niners front office negotiations. It's a bad look for Aiyuk.

[@MrDre18]

Niners front office always holdout too long on extending players or not doing it sooner. This is alll on the Niners

[@generalblaze5488]

He wants to play with JD

[@codytinabannister1336]

Lmao aiyuk is a me guy let him go. It makes perfwct sense why he was in the doghouse at first. His ego was too big.

[@mikesmith6838]

Tired of Diva Aiyuk. I'll be really surprised if he plays well this year.

[@andrewreyesorozco2010]

The best ability is availability and ayuik has it!

[@deistmutt]

Good for him. He wants to go to social media to get justice. I see he got a lot of hate now beyond the few that say give him the money he wants. So not only the organization, which I often criticize for many years, don't want to pay what he wants, the organization has upperhands on him because of his contract, and now he also created hate from numerous fans that used to love him. He trusts his girl and his buddies for his future and not the ones paying him. Good luck.

[@josephrapelje4670]

When you have to fight in any way other than on the field to try and prove your worth, make sure that worth is correct… because it don’t exist if you have to talk about it to social media

[@1shinytop686]

Why are the details of his contract anybody else’s business than the two parties involved? Can’t figure that out.

[@user-fr2ik3sj8h]

I think Aiyuk is hurting himself by going on social media. The 49ers are a class act of organization, and you keep your business private just like the rest of the other players that got paid. Just remember a player isn't bigger than a Team.

[@user-ey2iw7tm2c]

NO!!! BA IS IGNORANT. THAT IS ALL. IT IS OBVIOUS BA IS HIS WORST AGENT.

[@VictoriaRodriguez-nk4ge]

BA is a awesome player and obviously developing a rapport with Purdy however we don’t NEED him. We have an elite team and I’m just real sick of all this drama!!

[@arktravel2026]

This guy must be paid by the York family...get what you can get, these people dont give a dam about you!!! Get what the market demands, who works at a discount? None of us period!!!

[@samscharp3367]

I am thinking the hold up is the Niners are trying to be too creative with the contract with off-set language, workout bonuses, incentives, signing bonus in order to massage the cap as best as possible. Which they should, but we all know those creative type contracts have a lot of fluff in them and the player doesn't really see the money involved in the contract. I think BA's agent is doing his best to make sure all the guarantees are in there.

[@itzzztoodah8203]

He wants a contract like he’s a top 5 receiver in the league which he is not …. at least not yet , You can’t have this many dawgs on your team if every player in there position wants top pay. He needs to chill it out if he wants a chance to get a 💍 . SF going all out these next 2 seasons to do that

[@EndofCamelot]

He needs to get rid of that girl ASAP

[@49ersmama]

@EndofCamelot His girlfriend is none of your business. This is why BA has a problem, not because of his girlfriend, but nasty rumors and haters like you. He has a right to his private life. We don't own him.

[@ppisters2000]

Let this guy go! Me Me Me Me

[@jasonhee4340]

Dang vikings really had to go ahead and blow it for everyone

[@PTS328]

So its basically a win win for the Vikings without even noticing. They get a top end receiver on their team, and at the same time, they essentially keep other teams from getting better or loading up. Smart!!

[@ryanjones875]

If the 49ers used the franchise tag on Ayiuk in 2025, he would be making at least more than $5 million than they have offered him so far. Are they really willing to pay him more of tagging that in a contract?

[@ajwaugh857]

A franchise tag counts fully against the cap. A new contract would lower the cap hit even with a much higher salary.

[@ryanjones875]

@@ajwaugh857 That's exactly my point. They be better off giving him 32 million a year than franchise tagging him.

[@dankdank9837]

Jennifer Lee Chan told me the franchise tag next year will be the apy from the top 5 wrs this year she even said right now that being 35m top to 28.5m floor as it stands right now. So they want him to take less then a franchise tag would be next year.

[@Kinofromthe75]

You mad bc yo love wants us lmfao

[@dankdank9837]

@@ryanjones875 idk about 32.

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

Yeah, the ‘me’ syndrome won’t go over well. Still, je’s a jeckuva player and I wish him well, whether he’s a Niner or not.

[@hughwilkins33]

We go through this every year. Ultimately, a deal will get done. Negotiations are always ugly, but this one is not as bad as some others in recent years.

[@hawkname1234]

It's enough to make me not like BA.

[@MrDre18]

Enough to not like 49ers front office!

[@DG_Teg]

His lady is the problem and typical of a players woman!

[@Philip_LasVegas]

Money Grubber

[@damonalbright1099]

Let him walk ! Absolutely no talking about teammates or how much he loves it here. His #1 concern is how many millions can "I Make" ! SMH

[@abninf501]

Sign him and if he's not performing to their standings, TRADE HIM. it's all about the money...I don't understand this could be apples and orange but there are two players of another race that renew their contracts and didn't have any issues. Why is that? No loyalty? Unbelievable.

[@thelifeofwhitty]

All y’all trippin fr! take a breather

[@TumsFestival.]

This is starting to feel like a guy depressing his value so a team he goes to isn’t bled dry in a trade.

[@dankdank9837]

If you want a Lamborghini and can't afford one, you won't get one.

[@piffdaddy420]

this makes no damn sense isnt the guy under contract still? i think 49ers should tell him there will be no contract negotiations anymore this season. get to work... and if he acts bitter then franchise tag his ass every year out of spite. he will be 30 yrs old before he gets a contract

[@piffdaddy420]

lmao... yea ok where the hell was he in the superbowl? where was he towards the end of the season? he was only good when he was not a threat. once DCs started to pay attention to him his numbers dropped big time. aiyuk is a fool and 49ers should not pay any more than the deebo contract. because we are just going to have one more overpriced player that we cant wait for his contract to expire. basically how it goe with alot of these big contracts. kaeperinick, dee ford, deebo samuel... aiyuk is probably on this list as well becuse he is a WR! 49ers have positions of need right now. Like protecting Purdy. purdy dont need aiyuk, 49ers dont need it neither and just let him play his 5th year, tag him if they wish. but stop entertaining this guys contract bs.

[@piffdaddy420]

contracts mean nothing to aiyuk. hes still under contract and hes not fulfilling his obligations. actin like this should only lower a players value

[@danieljordan9004]

A team paying a player a huge contract is different when you aren’t contending than a team in contention. It’s actually a very sneaky trick good GM’s will use. More so in the NBA than the NFL, but NFL GM’s do it too. When you’re rebuilding you can pay a guy way more than the current market if it’s the kind of guy that’s team in contention feels like is that missing piece they need to win a title. They do it because when you make a trade you have to match salaries. So if Minnesota signs Jefferson to $45 million or whatever it is someone will have to give them a lot more picks and prospects for the league to approve it. This is something Sam Presti with the OKC Thunder made famous. That’s how he’s accumulated all of those picks. People thought he was crazy when he paid Andre Roberson, Steven Adams, Serge Ibaka, Victor Oladipo, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and even taking on Chris Paul’s massive contract for a season when he was like 37. They all got paid above market value and people thought he was crazy, but he was able to flip them for Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and something like 12 1st round picks over the next 5 years. I’m not sure if that’s exactly what the Vikings were doing, but it smells a little fishy. If they plan on rebuilding and a team wants him at the trade deadline for a run they could get a massive amount of picks and prospects for matching that salary.

[@VT808]

Dude getting 14+ this year!!!! WTF is going on!!

[@m.v.d.4064]

What team wants a player airing dirty laundry for everyone to see.

[@mrmichael972]

The shifting market might have screwed Aiyuk rather than helped him. They don't want to pay it and they don't have to.

[@milomacdonald4980]

Isnt there anyone close to Brandon to advise him to shut up?

[@Jadmonius]

not going to tell any millionaire not to talk. More people want their opinion more than any other.

[@danieljordan9004]

My man just needs to chill out for 1 more season. He can’t see it because he’s too close, but he’s only hurting himself by signing this summer. It’s obvious as day to what the plan is, but Lynch can’t without disrupting the chemistry for this season. Deebo is 28 in 32 year olds body with all the hits he takes. The 49ers are going to trade Deebo for like a 1st and a 3rd round pick after this season. That’s why they drafted Pearsall in the 1st round. They want to give him a season in the system before they let Deebo go. Once they clear that money Aiyuk may very well sign the largest receiver contract ever next season if he has a good year this season, but they can’t offer him anywhere close to that this summer. They gotta sign Purdy next season too, so you know they can’t afford to have 2 of the top paid receivers. Deebo plays like a running back and he’s 28. We’ve all seen how fast those guys fall off a cliff after 30, especially guys that haven’t particularly taken care of their conditioning for most of their career. You can’t afford both receivers, Aiyuk is going to pass Deebo talent wise this year, the end of Deebo’s career is a lot closer than Aiyuk’s, and Aiyuk’s career will be longer and will be in his prime longer because of his style. They also gotta trade Deebo while they can still get value for him. Once you put all of that together it’s pretty obvious what they’re doing, but if they said something Deebo would be completely disgruntled this season and might even sit out. Aiyuk just needs to chill and read between the lines and he’ll make way more money when he sign next summer. Aiyuk will be the 1, Jennings and Pearsall will battle for 2 and 3, and Conley will probably be the 4 at the start of next season.

[@PTS328]

Great take. 👍🏻

[@lukeluna3732]

David deebo wasn't silent, he had his mom go live with him talking to aj brown in the background, he went to the club with a trade deebo sign with him doing a thumbs up, he unfollowed the 49ers. He was worse then BA

[@lukeluna3732]

People forget because they are happy it's over and he's still here, but it happened and when ba gets paid they will all magically become fans again. 100% if we can't pay him then they will hold it against ba it's stupid. I'll always be a fan of ba

[@catluvr8875]

See ya ✌🏼

[@davidt5200]

There's not many teams out there where he'll be as successful as he is as a 49er. He's a great receiver, but he's also a product of a great system and great players around him. What they offered him was reasonable and I think was right. He should have accepted it. I think he's listening to the wrong people. And now looks bad. Bye bye. Even if he does sign a contract, he's not a long-term niner. I guarantee that.

[@monti510]

🎶 Aiyuk and Daniels sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! 🎶

[@josephramirezjr3627]

Aiyuk talking about being disrespected, sounds like he's being disrespectful to Terry McLaurin. Did he forget Washington has a #1 WR already? 🤦‍♂️

[@bob7091]

Now I understand why Kyle put him in the dog house.

[@lukeluna3732]

What do you mean, he should be worried about him. No one's going to get him paid but him. Now he got his story out. He wants to be a 49er but he knows what he's worth as well. Close the gap and get it done.

[@georgewells5131]

If he is under contract for the next two seasons then this is a mute issue, see you in two years or sit out the next two seasons.

[@coilbiohazard]

Aiyuk is correct. Everyone will also turn on purdy next year when he wants more money. I think this is a great problem to have. Imagine having crap players and nothing to look forward to.

[@Hamm824]

I guarantee he was offered a deal similar to the dude from the lions and Aiyuk thinks he deserves Justin Jefferson money

[@jgl0981]

I would trade him after this

[@JDomesticTravel]

This is not going to end well between aiyuk and the 9ers

[@kalahn9198]

You think BA should be worked about the teams cap situation? 😂 of course he’s worried about himself

[@jamesnygaard9838]

If they wanted him, they would’ve signed him already he literally said they talk at the end of the season they were apart. They took a month that’s when all the other wide receivers got paid and now they’re even more apart. They didn’t want to pay them before. Why would they want to pay him another few million it makes no sense.

[@SykodeliK22]

Was planning on buying an Aiyuk jersey once he signed an extension… now I’d be happy to have him resign but don’t like the approach he’s had with the contract talks at all. He will only be a contender on our team so he has to decide if he wants $$ or an opp for a championship(and still a lot of $$ to an average person). In his interview on Shannon and ocho he stated all he cares about is championships. Prove it then!!

[@josephfilla3573]

49ers let this get out of hand. They let the market get set instead of setting the market

[@WayneCarson-dk4ys]

Seems like maybe daniels been throwing to BA this hole time. Wide receiver/ no more tight end…

[@bretteisan7630]

Wow, bro shouldn’t have said that he didn’t sign a contract because other wide receivers got more money than he had In mind! Afterwards he saw great receivers getting paid and unilaterally decided he was better than the money😟Now he’s lost us..fans don’t care about double talk

[@eh2396]

Send his ass to the panthers 😂

[@chrisperez7710]

Bruh the panthers 🤣🤣

[@eh2396]

@GoldTau-t1b why even bring up the chiefs?? How gay are you??

[@Jadmonius]

@GoldTau-t1b like why even play the season.

[@josephpearlman4010]

Boo hoo, poor crybaby. Oh, I'm not going to be the highest paid player in the NFL. How do you know the leak didn't come from BA's camp?

[@codytinabannister1336]

Exactly what I was thinking. for someone who whines about making millions of dollars . I would give him 30mil if that's not enough let him trade him after this year.

[@jesusjones3014]

BA has left a bad taste in 49ers fans mouth for sure now. To publicly name 2 teams while under contract with the 49ers 👀👀👀😬🤔😔. I hate to say it but he is being a cancer on the team now and that's going to hurt the camaraderie & therefore super bowl chances imo. I pray the steelers or Washington want him bc I sure would like to get rid of him now, but of course they going to have to give up a player we can use right now + draft capital for 2025. If I'm the 49ers I'm not giving him a dime more than already offered esp after his antics. And I'll tag him 6th and or 7th year if nobody offers what the 49ers want for him during those years. He'll average about 23ish million over those 3 years (14 25 30=69/3=23mil) and have no injury protection or up front bonus money. That's less that we offered him already but not cap friendly so only tag him to trade him or as long as his stats don't drop off, again the 49ers have all the leverage they can do what's in their best interest. BA isn't 2 bright, but what can you expect, these idiots can't help themselves. Is he was smart he would keep his mouth shut not say one word out in the open bc you don't want this BS out there and u want the fan base to love you, you don't want to jeopardize team camaraderie etc all that helps you/your stats/etc all else is noise and hurts how you're viewed by the team/fans/etc. Basically he is not helping himself get a bigger contract he is hurting himself which makes me think he wants to go to be a "true X" elsewhere.

[@codytinabannister1336]

Let him go get stats and loses.

[@PTS328]

100%. The way he’s going about it is amateur hour and smooth brained. Like how dumb can u be posting stuff on social media like “they said they dont want me” and “last game in SF” or something like that, whatver it was, and then be shocked and hurt when fans turn against u? Like u cant be serious. U cant be that smooth to not get it 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@markoffear]

Trent got traded under contract for a 3rd and 5th. Let him go to Washington for the same.