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Brandon Aiyuk understands his price.
Throughout an look on The Pivot Podcast, the All-Professional large receiver spoke concerning the San Francisco 49ers dilemma with managing the contracts of its prime gamers and provided an analogy to explain why the 49ers probably will not be capable to retain all people.
“I do not know what the funds are and what they’ve occurring,” Aiyuk stated (26:35 in video). “If you cannot afford a Lamborghini, you’ll be able to’t have one.”
Aiyuk is presently anticipated to play on a $14.1 million membership possibility in 2024 earlier than hitting unrestricted free company after the season. He has expressed frustration on the present standing of contract negotiations with San Francisco, however does suppose the most definitely enjoying spot for him this season is with the 49ers.
With him again within the fold, San Francisco would stay the staff to beat within the NFC. It went 12-5 in 2023 and reached Tremendous Bowl LVIII. Whereas the 49ers would fall within the championship recreation, it was nonetheless a season full of serious success, and Aiyuk skilled appreciable private success.
He had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2024, which allowed him to earn All-Professional standing. He led the 49ers in receiving yards and was tied with Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel for many touchdowns with seven.
Aiyuk, McCaffrey, Samuel, quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense as an entire have been electrical prior to now two seasons, however paying each participant is a really daunting activity. With this in thoughts, it seems some selections must be made and Aiyuk is ready for no matter comes subsequent.