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Brandon Aiyuk needs the San Francisco 49ers more than the San Francisco 49ers need Brandon Aiyuk.
However, that doesn’t mean his departure wouldn’t be a big blow to their offense.
Truth be told, it’s in both parties’ best interest to get past this impasse and just work things out before the start of the season.
That seemed like a long shot just a couple of days ago, but it now seems like there could be a light at the end of the tunnel.
According to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the All-Pro wideout recently had a sit-down with HC Kyle Shanahan and some of the organization’s decision-makers.
Sources: #49ers star WR Brandon Aiyuk recently had a sit-down meeting with Kyle Shanahan and others in the organization where “some open and candid thoughts were expressed.” The two sides have since restarted negotiations on a long-term deal and there is some optimism that Aiyuk… pic.twitter.com/8HE6DSzFV2
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 9, 2024
Now, there’s optimism about both parties finally finding some middle ground and getting a deal done.
Schultz states that the situation remains ‘fluid’ at this point.
Notably, the Niners have been fielding calls for Aiyuk, but they’ve also made it loud and clear that they would only consider parting ways with him if they get a steep value in return.
They haven’t liked the offers they’ve gotten thus far, and while it seemed like he was close to being sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers, that might not be the case anymore.
The Niners give Aiyuk the best opportunity to pursue a Super Bowl.
He’d get to stay in nice weather, surrounded by a plethora of talent, and he’d still get plenty of money.
He may have burned some bridges with his recent antics and tantrums, but the Niners would be wise to just forgive him and move on.
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