Avast ye mateys, George Kittle be sayin' we must keep Brandon Aiyuk on our crew, by Blackbeard's beard!
2024-04-25
Arr, George Kittle be swearin' by Davy Jones' locker that Brandon Aiyuk be a "true wide receiver one," and he be thinkin' the 49ers would sooner walk the plank than let him go. Arrr, me hearties, what say ye to that?
In the midst of draft week for the San Francisco 49ers, the focus has shifted from the No. 31 overall pick to star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation. Aiyuk, set to play on his fifth-year option in 2024, is seeking a long-term extension from the team, leading to reports of a potential trade request. General Manager John Lynch has not ruled out the possibility, keeping Aiyuk's future with the Niners uncertain.Teammate George Kittle, who faced a similar situation in 2020, has advised Aiyuk to be patient during the negotiation process. Despite Aiyuk's impressive performance in his fourth season, totaling 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns, a new deal has yet to materialize. Kittle believes Aiyuk deserves to be paid as a top-tier wide receiver and hopes a resolution is reached soon.As the team navigates contract negotiations, Kittle has even restructured his own deal to provide cap space for potential moves. Aiyuk's future with the 49ers remains uncertain, but Kittle is confident in his teammate's abilities and is optimistic about reaching a favorable outcome.
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