A few month into coaching camp, Brandon Aiyuk continues to be on the lookout for both a giant contract extension or a commerce, and the San Francisco 49ers are nonetheless attempting to succeed in a passable decision to this case.
They reportedly have a standing commerce on the desk with the Pittsburgh Steelers whereas they attempt to iron out an extension Aiyuk would conform to, and within the meantime, the vast receiver has been current at coaching camp however not collaborating in practices or preseason video games.
In keeping with ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, if Aiyuk isn’t taking part in as soon as the common season begins, it is going to damage quarterback Brock Purdy as a result of Purdy will probably be much less keen to take pictures downfield, which might put a dent each in his stats and in San Francisco’s offense.
“The absence of Brandon Aiyuk almost takes away that elevation of Kyle Shanahan’s offense under Brock Purdy.”@DanOrlovsky7 on how Aiyuk’s absence would have an effect on Purdy this season
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Aiyuk led San Francisco in each receptions and receiving yards whereas being tied for the crew’s most receiving touchdowns final yr, and he’s their designated deep menace.
By stretching defenses vertically, he not solely offers big-yardage performs, however he additionally makes issues simpler on the 49ers’ different pass-catchers, significantly Deebo Samuel.
Aiyuk is believed to be on the lookout for an extension within the space of $30 million a yr, however apparently, he nixed a commerce to the New England Patriots that will’ve resulted in him getting an extension value over $30 million a yr from the Patriots.
Ought to he conform to an extension with the Niners earlier than Week 1, the Niners will as soon as once more be sturdy favorites to win the NFC and probably win their sixth Tremendous Bowl championship.
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