Matt Maiocco explains why he believes 49ers could force Brandon Aiyuk to play on 5th-year option 😬

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[@souk4507]

Remember when BA was in the doghouse 😂

[@christiansoldier77]

Force BA to play out his contract then Franchise him . Simple

[@49ersfan63]

Exactly what I been saying he has no leverage he needs to suit up and play stop being a diva and the money will fall into place a contract is a contract play it out then you’ll get your paper

[@Rayarch90]

Exactly. People think others are hating on him but it’s not that all. I like BA and he played great last year but we have to be realistic with the cap space cause there are so many good players that have to be paid. People think it’s so easy to just go up and pay him. Franchise tag will be our best bet if they want to keep him.

[@49ersfan63]

@@3kingskennels24 then that’s his loss And shows his character he’s more worried about money than playing 🤷‍♂️

[@christiansoldier77]

@@3kingskennels24 So because he aint making 30 mil he will sit out a season? He still wont be making 30 mil so that would be stupid

[@christiansoldier77]

@@3kingskennels24 You can't just sit out a year . He will be rusty and older and teams will not be inclined to give him money because he could sit out again

[@jpg49]

I believe every player that produces deserves to be paid, but it’s a little tricky here, he’s only played 30 mil a year type of a season once, which was last year, he needs to prove it 1 more season

[@bloren8137]

I can see them making him play on the 5th year and trading for a good wr or drafting another one high next year

[@jasonsun8768]

I want him to play out his contract instead of overpaying him but the locker room issues concerns me. Times have changed with social media. Let him play out his contract, then tag him with a first next year, so Niners can get something for him

[@Kenny49ERS]

I’d lock the door behind us and say to BA… “now, you can’t leave”

[@Fallout777]

I saw that 5th year options coming. Especially when the 49ers draft and signed ALL those wide receivers. They still have to pay Brock next year.

[@christiansoldier77]

BA is good and I would like to keep him as a homegrown 49er but you can not over pay him. It's the same with Purdy . I would like to keep him but Purdy is only worth about 30-35 mil not Pat Mahomes money like 50 -60 mil . No freaking way. These guys need to be realistic about their worth SMH

[@iBamboozler]

You need to be realistic. Realistically, Brock Purdy is playing far better than a handful of QBs who are making 40M+ … so thinking his value is capped as low as 30-35 maximum is just asinine.

[@christiansoldier77]

@@iBamboozler Just because other teams over paid for a Qb doesnt mean that the 49ers should make the same mistake . Purdy isnt worth 60 mil a year . You have got to be crazy SMH

[@iBamboozler]

@@christiansoldier77 where did I say he’s worth 60M? Seek help.

[@christiansoldier77]

@@iBamboozler You idiot if Cousins got almost 50 mil a year what you think Purdy is gonna ask for ? Use your brain if thats possible SMH

[@verdeests]

Trade him already

[@_STNML]

Who was assuming Aiyuk was guaranteed?

[@jamesfoster2408]

BA has no leverage. He can gamble or he can take what SF gives him which is probably $25-$27 million AAV with around $35-40 million guaranteed.

[@jwhite5602]

If Ridley got 47mil than BA is definitely worth more than that

[@jamesfoster2408]

@@jwhite5602 ya good point and he will likely get more than Deebo got a few years ago, in terms of guaranteed money.

[@Talk-O]

Stop listening to these "analysts" and content creators. They know nothing about what happens behind closed doors, and a majority of them have never touched a field before. Stop worrying about contracts. Just let it ride

[@truthhurtz8517]

Screw Aiyuk.. He ain't worth more than CMC..😂😂😂

[@DOGG1900]

The bracing for " Brock's contract" narrative is so over blown. Jalen Hurts is 3 years into his mega deal. His cap hit is 13 million dollars this year. That deal will be back loaded and atleast 7 years long if they do it right.

[@Fallout777]

Saw that 5th year option coming for BA. Especially when I saw ALL those wide receiver's being signed.

[@jaylindsey9365]

Trading him is the only option, you hold him thinking it’s a superbowl run and he turns out to be a big distraction. Not worth the headache

[@brucemackenzie4952]

BA will not perform on a 5th year if that is the case trade him.

[@Rjbalver]

Why not? Wouldn’t he want to put more film out so he can earn his contract somewhere else?

[@AdrianJamaal]

Force him to play the 5th year option, franchise tag, then trade him before the draft.

[@granolabars9374]

BA needs his money but where was BA during our Super Bowl run? CMC had more receiving yards than BA in the postseason 🤔

[@SIr3N128]

Brandon Aiyuk will have to play for the San Francisco 49ers

[@TheRealJaCrispy]

They should make him play his fifth year option. Let him show what he's actually worth as a 5th year player. Base the deal on how he plays. He may not be worth the money he's asking and he sure isn't JJ-tier either.

[@samuelhonable5784]

Right now BA feels disrespected, if they make him play on that 5th year option he's going to be bitter.

[@justthetruth411]

SO, BY

[@Philip_LasVegas]

Well then, Adios BA

[@hammersampson]

Not sure any team can force any player to play. Best the 49ers can do is fine him, and even then, that will ruin any good will you have left with the player. Even then, BA can report to camp, then drop every pass on purpose, and hope the team will release him.

[@SF49ersfanatic]

Right now this is a non story. He is under contract through 24. He’ll be on the field in shape and ready to deliver because it will STILL be a contract year for him.

[@jeffcat6981]

Maybe BA just doesn't want to be there anymore. I say he's still under contract and they don't actually owe him nothing right now. He already signed for this year. If he wants to go, let him go see what life is like in Arizona or some other NFL bottom feeder team just to get money. He will get sick of losing really fast

[@andrewevans9550]

He’s not worth 30plus million but he’s worth 28 and dump Deebo

[@Fj707ap]

He ain’t Justin Jefferson money so with that being trade him already. Do any other teams actually want him, where is the reports on that?

[@DG_Teg]

Not just paying BA is the only issue. We got defensive backs that are coming up as well.

[@harmanpabla7315]

Get rid of deebo and pay B

[@mrmichael972]

The fact that they drafted Pearsall might be a clue as to how the 49ers are viewing the situation.

[@anthonymorgantini7549]

Def pay him. But receivers lost their damn minds. Should be 25 percent of team cap on 2 wide outs. Its crazy. That said BA blocks his ass off. Hate to lose him. But no Wide receiver is worth 30 plus million. Id give him 4yr 100 million but guarantee him 45 mil.

[@leesenger3094]

The Niners need to pay BA!!! He's always on the field, never hurt and always making plays!!!!

[@cw8134]

How? It's so easy to say pay BA but we do we have the Cap? Purdy is coming up, Ward I think is on his last year., Huf needs to be addressed soon and we have other contracts coming due... do we trade Deebo? We aren't getting rid of Bosa so where is that money?

[@philmickelsonscalves7585]

@@cw8134people like op don’t think this far ahead

[@Money-gang92]

​@cw8134 it may not be the type of mo ey that BA wants but we have about 12million in cap hopefully they can work something out cause I'm tired BA getting disrespected

[@newerax1009]

They don't need to do anything tbh. If BA is asking for too much then we don't have an obligation to meet him at that price

[@christiansoldier77]

​@@Money-gang92BA isnt getting disrespected he is just being delusional wanting Hill or Jefferson money . He should accept 20 mil and like it

[@gw9058]

Trade him! He’s gonna be drama, even if he gets paid.

[@Bigmommashouse317]

I think they learned from deebo. Im a huge fan of deebo but as soon as he got paid het got fat over the summer and had an average season. F quest for 6. QUEST FOR 1!

[@finnessejets4231]

I do feel like ricky p is BA’s replacement for now, there is no way they drafted him that high to sit him.

[@pashaali7907]

Yes they can hello they can tag him next year yall dumb

[@Vic91148]

TRADE HIM! Sick of his crying and pouting… it’s okay get your money but don’t be greedy… you CANNOT expect to get paid more than St brown… and I’m a 9er myself ..

[@rkbelmont1138]

He deserves Nico Collins money at best, not close de Waddle or Amonra

[@tonymantinelli6747]

You can't force BA to play..he's going to sit out until he gets exactly what he wants..he'll pay the fines and could care less

[@JohnJohn-dy6ll]

No, you can’t force him to play, but if he sits out, he forfeits his salary.

[@justthetruth411]

Every year, there are more and more A+ wide outs in the draft. Play it out. Each position needs to fall into the salary cap pie wideouts should not be a large slice. look at K.C beat use with mid wideouts

[@iBamboozler]

Yeah but they have Pat Mahomes and great refs lmfao

[@LILJROD90]

Just trade his ass we don’t need this BS greedy selfish drama

[@brucemcraejr2438]

Pearshall is not signed yet either?

[@tumuch8936]

I’m down to move him if we can get something good

[@steverodriguez4871]

I’m f BA don’t play he’s in breach of contract easy as that

[@ericv4152]

WILL THE NINERS ORGANIZATION PAY B.A already..lets get to the super bowl and win it all !!

[@Tony-49er]

That would suck for BA . Hope the 9ers sign him. But don't drag this out it can be the destraction / division this team may have that will ruin the chance for a super bowl

[@iBamboozler]

Have to sign him, or ultimately trade him…. Having him play on a 5th year option, he may be disgruntled and want to walk after that. Trade value plummets at that point… if you franchise tag him in 2025 that’s destroying 8 years of culture in SF which is just a bad tone to set. And if you tag him you’ll be paying close to top dollar anyways.

[@iBamboozler]

Should have offered BA 25-28M per year for 5 years the day after the Super Bowl. They didn’t trade him or Deebo during the draft but if they’re not willing to pay it’s starting to sound like they should have traded someone for draft capital.

[@elliotbottel2674]

Im good of paying him. Bet the rookie gona take the job.

[@brucemcraejr2438]

If they do? He's gone next year.

[@deuce5243]

Franchise tag

[@Mark-mm1ke]

If they don’t make BA happy, how does that work in the clubhouse? Yea, he’d be he first guy they said fu too. I don’t see it. They gotta throw the guy something or trade him.

[@765thatdude]

He deserves 31 million a year 95 guaranteed

[@ptop49]

Really? For 1 good season? $25 million per if he performs this year like last season.

[@finnessejets4231]

You sound so stupid, go be a raider fan…lmfaooo.😂😂💀💀😭😭

[@ninerempire3398]

Smoking dope

[@samuelsockriter3817]

Bosa didn't show up to ANYTHING what are they talking about stfu

[@JohnBowl14690]

I could be mistaken that Bosa was not under contract.

[@samuelsockriter3817]

@@JohnBowl14690 actually he was it was his 5th year option year as well buddy

[@JohnBowl14690]

@@samuelsockriter3817 - Alright but who cares? I don't. If they had let Bosa go, I wouldn't have cried about it. I like Nick but I wasn't happy when he held out. What's the big deal?

[@JohnBowl14690]

@@samuelsockriter3817 - Did you like it when Bosa held out last season?