NFL Trade Rumors: Why The New Orleans Saints Should Target Brandon Aiyuk

Yes, the New Orleans Saint should absolutely check in on a possible trade for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. Even if it may be an unlikely deal, New Orleans should be all-in on at least gathering information on a potential big time boost for Klint Kubiak's offense and a perfect complement to Chris Olave.
Why a potential Brandon Aiyuk contract extension could be the nail in the coffin before a deal is even partially discussed.
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[@jamesdunn1641]

I would prefer the Saints take care of the Kamara situation and the tight-end situation before venturing out and signing the first shiny object that becomes available.

[@Jralford8]

No, if Aiyuk is available that's the priority if we can get him.

[@misterwallace3479]

@@Jralford8 I agree. He is better than Olave.

[@imairhae]

F AK I wouldn’t give him a raise in food stamps Under achiever last 3 seasons

[@alphasports3743]

@@misterwallace3479 Better than Olave have you ever considered that it was a QB issue and not a player issue. Have you ever considered that DC did not follow his progressions last season ... have you ever considered the DC was benched as a Raider because he always did tings HIS way and not teh way it was suppose to done in practice. Have you ever considered that Drew Brees, Chase Daniels was right and DC was wrong with his reads when running the Saints offense after all Brees ran it for 15 years.

[@grobinson4805]

@misterwallace3479 Olave first 2 seasons in the league were notably better than Aiyuk. Brandon has been in better offenses. It’s not so clear cut. Aiyuk is going into his 5th season. Let Olave cook

[@sJ504nola]

I swear I wish y’all stop pushing this. The Saints aren’t in the position to give up picks or to play him $30 million per.

[@MrWorkkinnmann]

WR would be a luxury Ross, O line is a need and may very well be a must, luv the pod btw 😊

[@KevinFitzpatrick-fh8ss]

He isn't needed right now. Especially if they need to trade any draft picks at all.

[@dee-jl6fi]

with the saints draft history so far i prefer a proven guy then an unknown

[@patrickm1013]

Why spend the money on someone that wouldn’t make the difference on a Super Bowl run

[@glizzardo2692]

Ross breaking out the tinfoil. Sign of a true fan right there

[@mschanandlerbong4206]

Come on dude wants 30+ million a season. The saints have problems giving players these ridiculous contracts that's why they're having issues signing new players and cutting these old players that got those big contracts. Go sign hunter Renfrow on a vet minimum

[@codyjones8257]

I thought if anything Jennings would have signed as a free agent. I dont think we need to give up draft picks for any WR imo, especially with Olave, A.T Perry and Shaheed still on the team.

[@marqusblevins5037]

I agree. Those 3 and Cedrick Wilson, I feel like we're good at wr. Let's focus on the AK situation, O-Line, and tight end

[@codyjones8257]

@@marqusblevins5037 facts

[@kinseylangley7771]

Pay kamara and trade for Adams.

[@johnnyringo7928]

Starting OT or a true nose would be more of a need. I like Boyd because he is the closest thing to Roach. But an experienced true nose would give us a huge help plugging the middle. I think the loss of Roach is as much or more significant than the loss of Hurst or Peat.

[@jaybo_219]

What are we gonna do, Ross? Trade a 2nd or 3rd for him and pay him as much as we are paying our QB? I know management can move money around to make it work, but why? Chris Olave is going to have to be extended soon. Can’t pay them both WR1 money. I don’t think it’s a good idea.

[@kenfox22]

No room for him. Waste of assets

[@hamiltoncamp]

“Trying to get right with the salary cap” end of discussion

[@WebworxAgency]

We’re good at WR. I’m totally fine with Olave, shaheed, Perry, Wilson, and means

[@HolaPrivito]

Respectfully….pay Alvin Kamara first

[@alphasports3743]

Nahh trade him to the 49ers ... he was going there anyway before the Saints jump the 49ers to get him. DA does not want a Alpha on his team just Betas and Simps.

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

@@alphasports3743You make a very good point

[@scottrobert]

YES! especially if you don't have to give away too much!

[@josevela9684]

Saints need to worry about Offense line.Saints do not need a WR.😊😊

[@InellSutton-bd8xu]

Hey wassup Ross DA Boss this will change saints narrative with Brandon acquisition. Who dat!!!

[@jfinch8328]

As soon as he said it’s a 90% chance we don’t get him I stopped watching the video😂😂

[@TheCoolman2782]

Yea I don't see this happening period

[@jarelljenkins3392]

I don’t understand why we get caught in this mess we don’t need him so if you pay him how the hell are you gonna pay AK or Chris take care of home first Jesus Christ

[@mikechris2012g]

They're not paying Olave... shouldn't trade for Aiyuk either. WR market just isn't worth it

[@1youngkash]

No da hell we shouldn’t be considering a wr who’s trying to get a big contract. With what money

[@alphasports3743]

They don't have money ...

[@1youngkash]

@@alphasports3743 my point exactly. If we had money. Addressing the o line would be top priority. I think Ross is talking to talk. 😂

[@alphasports3743]

@@1youngkash I was being sarcastic, Saints chose to spend 150 mil on the 22nd ranked once benched QB but AK is the one who has issues? The line play was bad because when the QB is suppose to be throwing a 10 yard out he's looking for a 20 yard clear-out which means he has to hold the ball longer and put the OL at a disadvantage. When the D knows its his MO the OL will look bad.

[@insaniam_convertunt_scientiam]

The Saints need to develop the next Aiyuk. Cap issues aside, who in the building already steps up into that role? Is the upgrade really worth that much investment?

[@nickmessner700]

Brandon Aiyuk is a solid player, and of course we would love to have him. It just isn't a realistic move, and ultimately I think it just takes away targets from Rashid Shaheed in the end. If this offense manages to get him the ball in space we should be just fine without Aiyuk.

[@whhhattt08]

Fuck no!!! we have 3 of him already. Sign Kamara long term and let’s roll!

[@chrispatton6013]

Aiyuk/Olave as the 1 Olave/Perry 2 Shaheed/Means 3

[@marqusblevins5037]

That's excluding A.T. Perry who is primed to have a breakout season this year. Also, Cedrick Wilson

[@chrispatton6013]

@@marqusblevins5037 we bout to be nicer than people give us credit for .

[@LiveWithPurpose365]

Saints don’t need to get involved, too many other issues to fix than over paying for 1 player

[@LiveWithPurpose365]

Deebo is the man at SF , not Purdy, Aiyuk, or McCaffrey

[@CantGetright-uu5le]

If the Saints make this move. Derek Carr is still the QB🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DoubleRhot]

Good WR to add but is there enough football to go around

[@1001011011010]

If the Saints get Aiyuk it'll really be some "49ers at home" energy

[@Y.O.-le5tk]

Shout out Ross 💯

[@MrWorkkinnmann]

I say absolutely not, not only do we no have the capitol to pull this potential trade off, we don't have cap space to give him the new contract he is wanting which is why SF is considered trading him in the first place, something to talk about tho...

[@lawrenceelsensohn7553]

Ross you are by far my favorite podcast but please quit pushing that complete jerk Matt on us. I will never watch anything he does.

[@Craigslist7]

Brandon Aiyuk just turned down $28M from 49ers and he won’t sign for less than $30M, that’s a lot of money and Draft Cap, for a guy the Saints passed on for Caesar Ruiz! Michael Thomas 2.0?

[@seven113]

Report was a $26M offer.

[@lowernineforlife]

Glad you're not the GM. Wr are a dime a dozen. SMDH

[@johnedwards5738]

I'd not give up any second round picks unless I knew he'd be re-signed here. I doubt Frisco would send him here at all tbh

[@trenelson9212]

Why? Draft picks are never guaranteed

[@hakeembatiste4619]

They prepared for this problem.the 49ers drafted Pearsall outta Florida in rd 1 knowing that this would be a 💵 issue with Aiyuk

[@nfamus601]

It would've been cool, but the Saints are broke. They need to reset and Kyle needs to get those books right first. #WhoDat

[@Bandit9539]

With what money 💀

[@Da-Boo33]

Target not trade . Yes

[@user-kv4js6mq1w]

Should but can’t 😂

[@bobhobbs4332]

I understood that you have a necessity to create content, but outside of that….this is a ridiculous statement! Why would you upset the apple cart of your wide receiver room by bringing in someone who will derail the growth of your team?!!! All he would do is take from players who have waited for this moment! Olave …finally designated #1….Sheheed……finally in an offense that he can excel in….Perry feels this is his time and opportunity to make his mark in the league! Only a fool would mess with that continuity, especially since they are all young and seemingly get along well!!! So hey, let’s throw a wrench in and upset everyone! STOOOOPID! Any Receiver if Aiyuk quality would take attempts away from the top 3 receivers, not to mention Kamera…Tayson… Moreau….J Will….Miller….the other TEs!!!! #ludicrousatbest

[@drjacdc]

Is that a year? $30M/year?!

[@LockedOnSaints]

That's the market now!

[@drjacdc]

@@LockedOnSaints WOW… God bless ‘em! If they provide that much value... But… just… WOW!

[@mrmonty86]

Pipe dream.

[@kennethrodgers2480]

They could've had him in the draft and passed up on him

[@jvwilliams]

Aiyuk is my favorite WR in the league.. I have his jersey aswell. Get him to the Saints!

[@scottlaborde8608]

Too much $$$$ We have Carr @ 50 mil Lattimore at a premium. Adebo & Taylor in contract years.......even Kamara with whatever they work out

[@richardwagner4047]

Trade AK

[@FreshPrince7789]

Would be a dream trade... It would be a race car offense it would be insane.

[@alphasports3743]

Kubiak offense is a run heavy offense, all the QB has to do is manage the ball and let the playmakers make plays. In other word DC is not suppose take it upon himself to win games like he did in 2023 when all he had to do is run the play given. The real issue all QBs has the same playbook at the same time so no one has an advantage. If DC can't run the plays as he should there are QBs on the roster who will.

[@LilRedRasta]

Yeah that would make us a top 5 WR easily. We're already top 10 imo.

[@Jralford8]

Get Aiyuk, Extend Adebo.. In that order.

[@woodsoncircle]

Anyone remember that 2020 draft ? Saints selected Ruiz 😏 @ # 24 and with the very next pick the Niners took Aiyuk :( . Wanted Brandon in that draft and I still want him now.

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

Why would Aiyuk want to go to a mediocre team when he is playing with a SB contender now? Riddle me that?

[@moneymaud]

AK for BA. Straight up. Make it happen. WhoDat!!!

[@cartelbeaux7040]

Ummm No, you wanna see AK and CMC on the same team? 🤦🏾‍♂️ I love my WDN Family, but No! We can’t do that.

[@scottlaborde8608]

Will never happen

[@moneymaud]

​@cartelbeaux7040 AK is asking for a contract. All BA is asking for are targets. I think the Saints would rather provide targets than a new contract to a aging running back who's production has declined.

[@alphasports3743]

@@moneymaud You mean QBs who are in decline, JW was injured subbed by Trevor Siemen, Book and Hill, it was AK running who help the Saints score TDs because Hill didn't throw a TD in 11 quarters. The next season, JW has a back injury ... subbed by Andy Dalton yeah another QB on the decline averaged .25 TDs in the last 5 games. DC the previous season was benched because he threw 3 ints doing HIS thing in the Raider offense. The last time DC was legit the Raider assistant coach took them to the playoffs, when he came to NOLA he didn't run the plays or he didn't know them, they simplified them for easy reads but as he's done as a Raider he wasted time looking deep first instead of following his progression which will lead to the deep passes. Yes DC was in decline as well because as hurt as Drew was ... AK averaged 80 catches a season, he was put in space to make plays. DC was forced to throw to AK when there was no other option because he became predictable looking deep first instead of hitting those intermediate passes and reading defenses, when the LB goes one way the RB will go the other way something that AK and Drew had down to a science. DC in the last 3 seasons has been decline.

[@moneymaud]

@alphasports3743 No. No. I meant what I said. The Saints may have given a QB in decline a contract, but they probably won't give one to an RB in decline. DC wasn't benched due to his poor play as you might have been led to believe though. His whole final season was a hit job by Josh McDaniels. Carr thrived as play action signal caller under Gruden but JMD took all that away and only went back to it in the final two games which made Stidham look like a superstar the first start and a dud on his second start. And that was all due to the fact that defenses didn't game plan for JMD executing play action in that first start and being prepared for it in his final start. How did the Raiders making the playoffs have nothing to do with Carr and everything to do with the assistant coach? If Bisaccia was that good to lead them to 5 wins in a row to close out the season and make the playoffs, how come he isn't a Head Coach in the league by now? Your assessment of Carr looking to throw deep all the time is funny to me. Raiders fan complained that all Carr did was dink and dunk plays. Now we have a Saints fan complaining that all he does is throw deep. Lol. I wonder which Carr will show up this year. I hope it's the one that leads the Saints to a championship. Don't you? WhoDat!!!

[@williamstidham7704]

Tomorrow on Locked On Saints: “Could the Saints trade for Patrick Mahomes?! Click the video to find out how!”

[@alphasports3743]

Why would PAT play for DA? Wait why would PAT play for the NO fans? You have NOTHING he needs ... get pass of the racial issues in NOLA then talk.