What exactly went wrong for Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers

[@JakeTheSnake500]

John Lynch "I've got good news! We just spent 4 hours on the phone with The Patriots, and we were finally able to agree on players and picks. And they will pay him as a top 5 WR!" Ryan Williams "Oh, BA won't play for New England no matter how much they offer." John Lynch "IT SURE WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW THAT 4 GODDAMN HOURS AGO!!!"

[@kennethpereyda5707]

He brought this on Himself, He could of chose the offer, He did not

[@bigtone7078]

Yeah he could have signed for 1 million too but he didn't want to. He has something in his mind. He is probably one of the better wide receivers. He is young and all around great so who knows. We'll find out eventually what the details were one day

[@johncaputo5538]

@@spunn_co Racist!!

[@brianollivier]

The "They don't want me back" video is where BA lost me. At that point, I knew that this stuff would continue on and made BA look like a diva. I get it, he wants more money and gets what he feels he deserves and that is his right, but don't get upset if fans won't root for you after that nonsense.

[@abigaillinares3940]

I agree.....

[@anotherjewishsharpnicholas9425]

Yes. Brandon Aiyuk trashed his own organization based on what he admitted immediately was a lie. Generation Z acts as if nothing you do matters. Life is going to f them up.

[@mikerimi3092]

Absolutely

[@01swainco]

Nothing went wrong. BA is a good receiver and excels in the 9er system with 5 receivers out in patterns so BA doesn't draw the best defender. He wants 2 million dollars a game for 67 receptions a year. It's just too much as he is not a hall of Fame or franchise elite player. He is not big, not super strong, not super fast but a good player who can get separation. I think it's a bit of diva delusion with bad agent advice. Going from 14 mil a year to 26 mil a year is a fantastic boost for what he brings and how he fits this team's offense. l think it's all on him.

[@JoeBrody-v5v]

Justin Jefferson is the most important and popular player on the Vikings. He is the Vikings franchise player. More important to the organization than any QB thus far. St. Brown is the engine that drives the Lions offense. He's the leader of that team. Both players play a bigger role within their respective teams than BA plays in the stacked roster 49ers.

[@mikerimi3092]

💯 Right

[@mrseaofweeds9946]

Exactly

[@JimmyG1776]

Greed and lack of appreciation that he is playing for a great team that is rich in history and a real contender to reach deep in the playoffs this year and possibly another Super Bowl appearance.

[@mrseaofweeds9946]

I know hes lucky to be with a good team he could easily be on a shitty team and be below average

[@arthurnelson4581]

AS a life long San Francisco 49er fan I'm the type of person who roots for the name on the front of the Jersey and not the name that's on the back with that being said I understand that Brandon Alyuk wants to get as much money that he can in this sport, I also understand the 49ers point of view he needs to come to an understanding what more important, getting paid a lot of money and not being happy not making it to the playoffs or not getting as much with the chance of getting into the playoffs with a chance to make it all the way to the super bowl just taking a little less money it's his decision so whatever happens the 49ers will still be great let's go niners.

[@michaelbutny7020]

He's got 1 year left on his contract!!!!!!

[@robbase3160]

It’s amazing that he doesn’t want 26.5 a year (12.5 more than he was going to already get this year) but rather go to either a middle of the road contender or a rebuilding team for max money! If I were him I’d take the contract the Niners offered him which is a solid one and be able to contend for a SB every year. It’s a no brainer if you ask me! Players have become way too greedy!!!

[@Pallehz]

Wrs don't last long in a run system and he's closer to 30 than 20 and taxes in CA take a huge chunk on top of agent fees, etc.

[@frankwilliams5191]

I get all that those other WR all have good off the field deals as well to supplant even the contract money. He wants to be compared to guys that have produced since they touched the NFL

[@Pallehz]

@frankwilliams5191 he's been in the league 3 years and has 2 1000 yard seasons on less touches. He's been extremely productive in addition to being a great at the line and down field blocker. Give him 120 targets, less run blocking responsibility, and he's easily getting 1500+ every year. That's why he didn't wanna go to Cleveland. Run heavy lol. Put him on the Chiefs, Bills, Cinci, etc and he'll produce top tier numbers. Even the Jets tbh

[@shannonjohns6069]

This has taken years of my life

[@stevendavid5370]

As usual David your breakdown of this situation is brilliant and well explained. Thank you so much. Red and Gold until dead and cold! Go Niners!!

[@Strikerage]

Aiyuk got greedy. 🤷

[@DollaBillz215]

All the star wrs are the same it's the market

[@jesusloza8260]

It's not aiyuks fault. It's like Lombardi just said. He didn't want jefferson money but justin jefferson just blew the doors off with his contract. Jefferson was the one that got greedy here. Not aiyuk. Jefferson is gonna get hurt this year and this will make his contract look like the biggest blunder in vikings history. Jefferson went after bosas contract. He got greedy here.

[@Darling_Mija]

Yup

[@earplug7940]

49ers got stingy. You would switch employers for an extra 5 million per year

[@CWHansen81]

​@@earplug7940I would sacrifice 30 million per for 26 million per and a chance at the Super Bowl every year, but that's just me.🤷

[@Nflguy4949]

Bad teams pay top 20 players top 5 money.

[@ains7327]

I keep saying bosa not wanting to play on his 5th year option and the niners caving is now the blueprint for everyone else on this team and when they don’t do it it’s taken as massive disrespect

[@EastBayMB]

I don’t blame BA for trying to get everything he can but don’t blame the 49ers for not seeing him as a 30+ per season player, he is not.

[@stevendavid5370]

BA should take the deal as it is and prove he deserves more once he has more $$ in his pocket. 49ers has a history of re-negotiating contracts for players that perform. I think BA has made a huge mistake in not taking the deal and not looking at the bigger picture.

[@anonuser]

Sorry Brandon. You had a deal nearly in place and then as others started getting more you must have wanted more. Too bad. There's always another deal and somebody making more. Go to another team if all you care about is money. Ridiculous. 26 or 27 million a year isn't enough? Way too much ego here.

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

FUNNY WE NEVER SEE A PLAYER HOLD OUT TO TAKE LESS MONEY AFTER A SUB PAR YEAR...

[@JW0143]

And we've never seen a team offer a 2nd year guy a big contract after he balls out his rookie year because they already have him way cheaper. It's a business and many fans take it so personal they can't see it that way. These players don't give 1 shi* about you or how you feel

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

@@JW0143 Yes that's because they signed a CONTRACT! What a concept!! Live up to the paper you signed !!!

[@JW0143]

@@BUSTER.BRATAMUS Yes and teams break that contract when players under perform ALL THE TIME. It goes both ways

[@willieburton-iu7hq]

I was at that game the only Niner game I've ever been to and I live in Iowa pics to prove it! Best moment ever

[@jasontillman3008]

They should just tell him we’re not trading you either sit out or get to work. Then tag him next year and get a first round pick for him before the draft next year. I’d rather them do that the. Trade him for Kendrick Bourne.

[@Boo9ergang]

Exactly!!!

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

Great pics of the burger joint. Love the newspaper covers in there. I have a few of those myself, packed away in a box in my attic, lol.

[@malva4838]

I get BA wanting to make as much as he can, but there is definitely something to say about the work environment. How much extra is it worth? Team culture/locker room, win/loss, QB, etc.

[@CWHansen81]

I think the 49ers timeline for big time deals kind of bit them on this one. Usually they wait on these deals until between the draft and training camp. Had they prioritized a deal earlier ( especially before Justin Jefferson signed) a deal may have been done.

[@BBaker916]

Their offer was on the table before Jefferson signed.

[@kevinegger9646]

If I were the 9ers I would withdraw the offer and come back with 24m

[@TheMattroloff]

Bummed if we lose BA.. but reality tells me if the deal doesn’t come easy the relationship is never going to be smooth again. expectations will never match performance.

[@karenhardie1132]

He saw the other big contracts and wants that. The problem is the niners can't pay it, and BA also does not want to go to a crappy team. Now it's a mess.

[@markmiranda9461]

The niners are calling BA’s bluff, he wants to be here. Let’s get that 3rd year guaranteed and go half a million more to keep him here. Worry about the money next year

[@splashszn3716]

He wants to stay here yet he doesn’t accept 27 mil from the Niners, got it

[@Unique1Media]

​​@@splashszn3716your "trying" to add more words to this guy's comment? CAUSE he did say what you said. Your just adding Remind you... This isn't grab KZbin channel. You may need jump on his

[@gabrielvasquez8744]

Great job david you deserve all the subs and more as we march on for the quest for six 🏆, but also David's 100k plaque 🎉 Aiyuk needs to make a choice already because it sounds like his options are about to be exhausted. GO NINERS!!!

[@rymiguel1317]

If Pearsall and Cowing learn enough of the offense and stay healthy they can give the 9ers Aiyuk receiving production combined. I don't know how well they block to help the run game tho.

[@craigw9511]

He would be a disrupter to the locker room now, even if he re-signs with the 49ers.

[@jasonhee4340]

Couple things going on: the Justin Jefferson deal got in BA's head. Another thing is that he may be listening to the wrong people. Other people are getting into his ear saying that he should be making much more than would work for the team

[@migry]

The same thing happens in England within the game of football here. My suspicions is players are too willing to listen to their greedy agents, and forget about that fans who have supported them.

[@stevendavid5370]

Brandon Aiyuk is a good WR with the 49ers, because of the 49er offense design. Whether BA will be as good with another team is in question. BA was given a fair deal and BA is being greedy and difficult. The 49ers are better off to replace BA with new players not just because of the money issues, but because of his greed and difficulty to negotiate a contract. This is a perfect example of someone who will not produce once paid. I would fine him if he does not play. If he plays and does not perform as well as he has, I'd bench him while getting a deal made for him. Purdy will have to look for other WRs to be his favorite target. He will make that adjustment. The Jefferson deal is going to financially destroy the Vikings for many years. It was the dumbest move by the Vikings. The 49ers could replace BA with a deal for Cowboys Lamb who is looking for more dollars and has better numbers, which I think wouldn't be smart, unless a good deal could be reached.

[@_JEBUS]

Nah if BA made all pro with 1k yards on way less targets than anybody else it shows hes legit. Kyle's offense is holding him back and that's probably the reason why he wants out. BA is a premium talent being used as a blocker most of the time.

[@LILJROD90]

Greed it’s always GREED. The money … the few extra million on top of The 20 something mil A YEAR he was being offered was more Important than his team. We don’t need those guys.

[@gw10756]

This is truly some of the wildest training camp trade + rumor activity I’ve ever seen in the NFL. New teams in and out and back in as each new hour comes and goes. Chaos.

[@airmaxair-max4993]

9ers haven't learned any lessons and continue to slow play shit and in the midst of that Aiyuk got greedy. Then the waters got muddy as hell. Now there's no vision into what the fucc is going to happen. And thats frustrating as hell

[@woodywhitlock4530]

Best offensive player....Hands down!

[@imDre3k9]

I’m honestly tired of the Brandon Aiyuk narrative I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes elsewhere at this point.

[@frankwilliams5191]

I love BA and what he brings to our team and I hate to question what a Man feels like he is worth however if we just looking at the stats he has not yet earned top 5 pay the guys that have been getting paid have all put up numbers since day 1 BA has had 2 quality 1000 yard season. For that production and they still want to give you 26mill 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@buzzadams7876]

I think I have those newspapers packed away some where myself. Sports illustrated issues also. That might be a good rainy day project for me this fall.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

I never expected such ungrateful, big egos from either aiyuk or williams...Enough greed..Let them walk

[@compton6574109]

So l am assuming you take less money at your job whenever your coworkers get raises?

[@jamesduran3804]

This has to end.

[@florencelum1684]

I don't mind the food talk between football ....that burger looks delicious

[@robertherrera955]

Hey David even if Aiyuk is signed in my view regardless 49ers will not make Superbowl. No team was almost never made it back to Superbowl after previous loss. The main reason they lost in playoffs and SB was injuries and mistakes. That's it. Appreciate your videos

[@radellgregory1406]

Greed is the key

[@theStacyJames]

Too many head injuries for Aiyuk. Only a moron would refuse 26m a year on a STACKED team.

[@TheRgordon16]

Perhaps he blames Shanahan for not targeting him in the Super Bowl. Remember in the beginning Shanahan was hard on Brandon. But Brandon matured and became a very good receiver. But despite his accomplishments Shanahan did not use him enough in the Super Bowl. I believe that was a slap in his face from Shanahan. And the fact that they lost the Super Bowl….that really upset Brandon. I personally believe he doesn’t like Shanahan. He just doesn’t want to play for Shanahan. He would never say it but his action shows that he doesn’t want to play for Shanahan.

[@JohnDavis-ig5ll]

Things the niners shouldn’t do: 1. Trade for a player holding out for more money. 2. Trade for an older player with one year left on his contract. 3 Trade for players that don’t fit a roster need. This is what teams are offering us.

[@49ersfttb]

BA got greedy then he got impatient...

[@johnsavers1168]

I've wondered about the details in these NFL contracts. If the Aiyuk side accepted a stepped plan for 4-5 years of progressively higher salaries beginning at a base of - say - 26M, provided that each year in the plan was indexed to the value of one Dollar in the year 2019, would the 49ers management make a deal with Aiyuk? If no other athlete in the NFL had an indexed Dollar plan, would that not appeal to him both on the basis of rising value guaranteed, while the value of other athletes' contracts deteriorated due to inflation. Naturally, the 49ers would also want a non-disclosure clause signed by B.A. & his team regarding the fact that his basic salary was both progressive and indexed.

[@jasonglovick8065]

I think the niners had a plan, and that aiyuk had a plan. The niners knew they had to sign him according to the plan. That if we were going to make everyone work, they had to get aiyuk at the rate if things are going to work. We could sweeten the deal, relying on the salary cap increasing in the future when his money would ultimately hit the cap, but that would be a risk. I think if aiyuk truly wanted to be a niner, he would have just thought about the dynamics of the situation and would have just signed then. I think him waiting, betting on himself, and continuing to allow other receivers, on other teams, with other dynamics to their situation poison his thinking on his situation, show that he truly doesn’t want to be on a team, that’s ready to win, that’s loaded with PAID talent. It’s not the end. And the decision ultimately hasn’t been signed. But he needs to realize that this isn’t the lions. This isn’t the Vikings. That this team has better things to focus on other that being the highest paid. That it wants to be recognized as the best team in the league

[@craiggreen6257]

Dave, I asked about the hamstrings what’s going on with all the calf injuries

[@dublin7]

Aiyuk wants to be WR1 with a team and he wants $30m apy. Cool bro, go do that for a team that doesn't compete for anything like the Steelers or Browns. Be the number one guy and consistently miss the playoffs. The 49ers at best could have made him option 2 on offense after CMC. Trading Aiyuk will mean they can probably keep Mooney Ward, Lenoir and Aaron Banks as well as giving Trent some guaranteed money They will more than likely get a WR back off the other team and a first round pick. With two ones next year and Pearsall stepping into WR2 the 49ers could get a franchise right tackle with one of their firsts and go BPA with the other pick.

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

That might be a good comment if those teams missed the playoffs…but they’ve made the playoffs, so your comment just comes across as stupid. Try again. Write less, think more.

[@dublin7]

@@kevinbrennan-ji1so yeah I'll take an L on this one. I blanked on them making the playoffs . What I meant is that they more than likely won't be competing for the superbowl where as the 49ers are built to be perennial contenders

[@robertking3539]

Should have just listened to his woman,that told you everything you needed to know about his loyaltys

[@miragewizard]

Well, at least we contended for a Super Bowl for a little while. It's a shame this group couldn't have won at least one of them.

[@NeillSackett]

Anybody upset with Minnesota? I know nobody wants to play and live in Minnesota, so they have to overpay. They sure have thrown the wide receiver market Into a large mess. We don’t need a salary cap anymore!!!

[@get7025]

Here we go with the York’s again. Money is more important than a championship team. If we had let Jim Harbaugh remain I am comfortable saying we would have two to three more Super Bowl wins. Shanahan has not delivered, and will continue his current ways. We have a world class wide receiver now, perhaps the best wide receiver in a long long time. And we can’t pay him what current salaries dictate. And this goes way back to when the Yorks took over for Eddie DBartolo. So now we have one of the best teams in football history, and we are going to trade our chances away. Too many egos and not enough strategic business moves that get us a SB ring again.

[@kaox44]

I couldn’t care less if BA stay or go. He’s NOT priority…

[@aboyo6230]

I don’t understand what we’re doing. Come out firm as hell. Say absolutely not. No trade. You’ve got a year left, ball out, get paid next year. We have every right to franchise, we won’t. We’ll let you get your bag.

[@BBaker916]

This sounds like a Le’Veon Bell type situation brewing.

[@joeschweitzer9780]

Has anyone mentioned if Jennings can offer same production with expanded role? He is already a top notch blocker and would be better than a rookie (Ricky) at it. He is clutch like BA with his 3rd down plays. Id like to see his role expanded and have Ricky be the 3rd to start at least

[@LarrySeavy]

David, it doesn't seem like Watson's huge deal reset the market at the time. Can you explain that .?

[@MuvoTX]

He's a very good WR, but not that good. We also have to find a way to pay Brock... no way any WR is worth keeping over your starting QB.

[@cheehee808_]

He needs to decide what he wants, he holds out for the bag and demands a trade. Then niners call his bluff cause we cant afford $30mil/yr, patriots and browns agree to trade and pay him then he gets cold feet cause he doesnt wanna play for a crappy team. I honestly dont think he ever wanted to leave, i think he just overplayed his hand a bit now hes kinda stuck

[@justinah7400]

Mike Silver also compared Brock Purdy to Jay Cutler and Tony Romo...

[@JohnDavis-ig5ll]

What make this trade so hard? Instead of just two teams involved it’s 2 teams and a player and his agent.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Being reported that the 49ers and the Steelers have reached an agreement to trade Brandon Aiyuk

[@SACKFRAN6CO]

Justin Jefferson and St. Brown happened 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@28sceptor]

Those are always the best burgers. No frills and an old griddle with a soul cooked into it over decades. Cassidy’s in Newport Beach has the same thing going on.

[@BrentDesouza]

David almost guaranteed on numerous occasions that BA wouldn’t be leaving. Let’s see?!

[@YoureTalkingToHim]

BA is clearly listening to friends and family who don’t understand the reality of how the NFL works.

[@valramos4946]

Let ba go and resign ward and demo lets go bbng

[@Boo9ergang]

He's in the dog house this whole final season. Kyle gonna have him doing crazy stuff and he will likely get injured on his way out.

[@brettwheeler7753]

The salary cap and greed! Aiyuk should talk to guys Iike Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Dan Fouts, Barry Sanders, and every other player who made GREAT MONEY in the NFL and never won a ring. Ask them: if you could go back and win a Super Bowl, but had to play for the ROOKIE MINIMUM SALARY, would you do it? I'll bet the answer from 100% of them would be "YES"! Just because a couple of teams OVER PAID a WR, and the 49ers are smart enough not to fall into the trap, doesn't equate to "disrespect" toward BA. If a player can't make it on $20 million a year, then he has a REAL PROBLEM! Find a trade upgrade at OL and jettison this DIVA!

[@craiggreen6257]

Dave, what is going on with all these hamstring injuries?

[@kjvisual7]

This is so tough. Sure the 49er has the high ground. And sure, Aiyuk should be paid like his peers. If they are just 3 million apart. Then they both loose if the 3 million difference becomes too great of a gap. The downside i s huge for both if they don't work it out. And each party will look at that 3 million dollar difference with too much regret.

[@ballardaudio]

If BA goes, Jennings gets to have a 1K season and Pearsall fills the JJ spot?

[@ightimmaheadout290]

What hapened ton all the aiyuk bootlickers defending him all preseason? Why so quiet now?

[@markcameron-sp9kf]

$27.000,000/tops! "Win now" team in a mild weather city. Come on Aiyuk!! Aiyuk is good. but like the others, each has been msde better by his teammates.!!!

[@UNDaDog757]

If he was able to stay and playout his contract and a SB is won his stock goes even higher to a team next year

[@nicksandoz9043]

He’s doing all this for the difference of what $4 million right ? didn’t they offer him 26.5 and supposedly he wants 30? He would make that up and just endorsement deals being on a high caliber team like the 49ers. He’s making this more difficult than it needs to be.

[@y2kelly66]

I'm thinking he will be back but not without his money guarantees. Why go elsewhere, the Niners were so close to winning a sb.

[@shauncampbell4371]

Greed is the problem

[@priapsus]

I'm fed up with this. Greed. And it's more than simple greed. He just got butt hurt because another player got more money than him.

[@rickymcgill8792]

What on the 49ers compensating the loss of BA by using a three headed Monster, CMC, Mitchell and Mason.

[@sonnyfaasala322]

I think it started with his girlfriend's tweets 🤔 🤣 😅

[@glenndiorio8967]

As we all say, one person doesn't make a team. To me, don't really care, money is driving his playing, not his abiiity, and that's just the way business is.

[@slickmet]

Is it not obvious that BA got greedy? He doesn't want a ring, he wants money. Greed is difficult to deal with. Let him go already, I for one am fed up with him.

[@anotherjewishsharpnicholas9425]

St Brown's number was below market. You need to work with someone to understand how to read contracts.

[@kalator]

What happened after KC traded away the "best WR in the league" Tyreek Hill? Anybody remember how the 2022 and 2023 seasons ended for the Chiefs?

[@Frijolemole]

Tbh, stuff started getting weird when his GF put this whole situation on blast immediately after the SuperBowl loss. Like, why does it seem she is the one encouraging him to go all in on the money gain? He literally has zero leverage. If he was a consistent 1250+ yrd receiver with multiple TDs then I’d understand, but he’s not even the featured number 1. This is ridiculous.

[@BrandonJackson-vw5xb]

@@Frijolemole because he is not primary target on that team or else he would have those numbers

[@earplug7940]

David - you are using the term "devolved" incorrectly.

[@georgewells5131]

Why not make him honor his contract!

[@RancidMango5150]

Doesn't matter what went wrong now. We need to get rid of BA for the sake of the tean at this point. To have a decent season and not some. Cluster F@#$ all season.

[@harleymitchell1977]

The negative light he is placing on himself makes him look greedy money hungry baby & definitely not a team player but a me me me Ego....

[@Duncan_Idaho84]

It’s no mystery…he wants to get paid and there isn’t enough money.

[@georgewells5131]

This is what happens when you let players dictate to the teams what they want, and not making players honer their contracts. It will just get worse each year with each team unless the teams don’t start writing into contracts that players will forfeit remaining salaries, teams are heading for disaster salary wise because you can’t depend on the cap to keep raising at the rate these players want salary increases, the NFL is heading for a huge disaster if they don’t get this under control. These players prove that it’s not the game or competition, it’s the greed the players want and the teams are willing to pay, but this is going to kill pro football.

[@josephrapelje4670]

Deebo was much more mature than Aiyuk is being. I can see Aiyuk mirroring Deebos approach, but like doing it like a child. He needs to pay attention to Bosa and Trent…

[@true9erfan268]

Yeah he did get greedy,so did his chic and his little friends giving him bad advice.He could have got more money down the road with a great team.So by by off to the patriots where your carrier is nothing. Welcome back Kendrick Bourne and a 2 round pick and let's move on from from that already.

[@1gonline]

These top footballers could put away in a safe investment like an annuity of $100 million and live the next 50 years on 2million a year. I see the need for them to put as much away while healthy before a career ending injury occurs. The high spending life style now can cause an unsustainable lifestyle later. The smart ones plan for that day.

[@Boo9ergang]

Im over the guy already. I've said it before He's not top 5 so stop asking for top 5 money. His people around him watching him sabotage his career. He will never be as successful as he was in SF anywhere else.