Aiyuk to the Steelers?
 

Seems to be a lot of buzz around the Steelers finalizing a trade for Aiyuk.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Though things remain fluid between the Brandon Aiyuk camp, the 49ers and their trade partners, the Steelers have been gaining traction as Aiyuk’s preferred destination, I’m told. Despite stronger offers from other teams, Pittsburgh has emerged as a real option. <a href="https://t.co/UcFLbASwEx">pic.twitter.com/UcFLbASwEx</a></p>&mdash; Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarinoNFL/status/1820521914810638528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: The Steelers are working hard on a trade for Brandon Aiyuk. And a deal could get done soon. 49ers seem motivated now to get something done. <a href="https://t.co/HkPHUyRq8N">pic.twitter.com/HkPHUyRq8N</a></p>&mdash; Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1820490607175032907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� BREAKING��<br><br>The Pittsburgh <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Steelers</a> are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to acquire wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a>. <br><br>The deal is expected to be finalized soon, as both teams appear highly motivated to reach an agreement.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/nujTIW6uh5">pic.twitter.com/nujTIW6uh5</a></p>&mdash; The Standard (@TheStandard412) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheStandard412/status/1820522190191915281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arthur Smith about to have another weapon to not give the ball to.

If the 49ers move Aiyuk before the season they are just pure idiots.

This is literally their last chance year, you're going to weaken your team in that year?

Fantasy football terrorist on alert!

Maybe they don't want it to be their last chance year.

PrettyRickey vindicated once again.

It is either way, Trent Williams is old as **** and wants more money, their team is literally built on the stars and scrubs approach that has already seem them lose players...

As soon as more guys want to be paid you're talking a serious blood letting.

This is bad for SF, WTF???

This. All the WRs in the world won't get you a ring when the QB sucks shit.

I hope this is true. Sick of the 49ers, and this would only make the division tougher for the Bengals/Ravens.

But not buying it...

If the end game was trading him all along...why the hell would you not do it before the draft? They knew Aiyuk's number/range then.

I like anything that makes the 49ers worse but somehow does nothing to actually improve the Steelers.

Because the steelers are multiplying by zero - they're not going to get value out of Aiyuk at all. I mean they couldn't figure out how to use JuJu once Brown left and that's the kind of player that Aiyuk is.

Unless they're going to try to use Pickens in the Brown role and Aiyuk similarly to JuJu.

But Arthur Smith isn't going to figure out how to do anything like that.

9ers would be worse and Steelers would still be irrelevant. I'm a fan.

Looks like threepeat's back on the menu, boys!

Didn't get the offers they wanted and hoped Aiyuk would waver.

The team that won the last 2 Super Bowls traded a star WR to get a fresh influx of players *shrug*

Cam Marino with the breaking news, a "NFL analyst" with a thousand followers.


I think you're safe to ignore that dude



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCOOP: The Patriots and Browns are the front runners in trade discussions for 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, per a league source. Both teams are offering more than $30M. Though the Steelers are also in the mix, this should come down to the Patriots and the Browns. Aiyuk is… <a href="https://t.co/KCYQr2CIVg">pic.twitter.com/KCYQr2CIVg</a></p>&mdash; Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarinoNFL/status/1819616302815695158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



just a couple days ago. lol

Wow. Trading the wrong player. Deebo is very overrated and often injured.

One team has Brock Purdy, one team has Patrick Mahomes.

My guess is people are guessing Steelers based on Pretty Rickey's claims and nobody knows anything (other than him).

It's not back on the menu. It's never been taken off the menu. The Kansas City Chiefs are the whole damn menu.

Yeah! "Maybe you should trade him and his reasonably priced contract over here to KC to recoup some value and ride with Ayiuk. Tell ya what, because our franchises have a history of successful trades together I'm gonna do you a solid and send you over Sky Moore to backfill that position for you guys." - My pitch to SF

If Pretty Rickey said it, I change my opinion immediately

Aiyuk to the Steelers?
 

Rickey says it’s a done deal. I don’t recall him ever saying something that plainly that didn’t happen but maybe I guess?

https://x.com/prettyrickey213/status...lslB7sz492FbAw

Maybe they actually ARE unhappy with Pickens

Maybe the trade is a straight swap. 49ers get 2 more years of control but have to deal with an asshole, Steelers get a great player who costs them a bunch of cap space which they have.

He didn't say Steelers, or any team, he just said Aiyuk's going to be traded.

Steelers are just an obvious potential team that has been mentioned before, so it reeks of trying to guess and look like you have sources.

LMAO The **** you mean, 'maybe?' Players and coaches both in that organization have stated multiple times they're sick of his shit.

What a heist that'd be for the Steelers and what a stupid ass trade that'd be for the 9ers....considering they made the Trey Lance deal though, who knows what they might do. ROFL

He makes some amazing highlight reel plays but sometimes I think he gets a little hyped because of it. Pickens is a weapon but he complained himself last year that he's not going to produce running short routes. He's a good fit for Russell Wilson because Pickens wants to run deep down the sidelines and make plays which is Russell's game really. Same with Arthur Smith since he does a lot of playaction downfield off the running game. Aiyuk is a more versatile WR and might make Pickens better.

That was last year. Look at that schedule. They aren’t getting the 1 seed this year, the Lions and Packers will be primed to make a run and the Eagles will be much better than last year.

They need picks to help build the team bc Purdy is getting his money next Spring

Yup, exactly. Do it!

Works for me. Hurts SF, makes the AFCN even more of a rusty chainsaw bloodbath.

Heh, nice rebuttal.

If the 49ers can get a 1st round pick or a couple of good picks for Aiyuk I think it's a good trade for them. They would still have Samuels and Jennings at WR. That's not bad.

Basically what I was going to say. The Chiefs always look long term. Is this a better team with Snead? Probably. Are we better off long-term without his contract? Probably.

I still want to beat Ratface jr in the SB

It’s fun

Maybe we can get Elway to deliver the Lombardi again!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My back is against the wall but Brandon Aiyuk will be a Pittsburgh Steeler. I&#39;m going out on top. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrustRickey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrustRickey</a></p>&mdash; Rickey (retired) (@prettyrickey213) <a href="https://twitter.com/prettyrickey213/status/1820576733940060504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Well it's happened now. He seemed like he was flaking out. Maybe lost a source or something.

Who is going to throw to him in Pitts?

Looking through his posts he’s still saying it’s happening but tomorrow morning now. We shall see!

At this point, it sounds like Fields. Not gonna lie, but that doesn't sound like an ideal situation for Aiyuk, but whatever.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: The 49ers have the framework of a Brandon Aiyuk trade with both the Browns and the Patriots, a source told <a href="https://twitter.com/MaioccoNBCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaioccoNBCS</a>.<br><br>Now it&#39;s up to Aiyuk to decide if he will accept either team&#39;s contract terms <a href="https://t.co/8DIfq9rQMV">https://t.co/8DIfq9rQMV</a></p>&mdash; 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCS49ers/status/1820648828678381776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ROFL Browns or Patriots

talk about a backfire, yikes

CLE at least went to the playoffs last season. God only knows if NE will be any good in 2024, and I have serious doubts.


Aiyuk should take SF's offer and stay there. Only reason to leave is for the $$$, and at least to me, the negatives of being traded would outweigh the increase in $$$.

If he's showing up and not playing/participating in practices just to avoid fines, why keep him? I'm not an expert on the matter, but can't he just do the same for the games? Show up and not suit up to avoid a fine?

Keep doubting pretty ricky!

It’s pretty entertaining watching Rickey right now. He’s not backing off the Steelers though!

https://x.com/prettyrickey213/status...lslB7sz492FbAw

I will.

ROLF he's talking about that exact post

guess everyone needs to just watch rickey cook LMAO

If your the Giants why are you not in on this? You have slot receivers and a rookie that should be good.

I personally don't find it a threat wherever Aiyuk lands, he's a great #2 option, but won't ever be a true #1 capable of carrying your team and demanding the smoke. I think it hurts SF because then you have all the smoke on Deebo who himself isn't a true #1 and SF has no other #2 to replace Aiyuk. So it's a win win for us and our potential opponents in the playoffs.

Giants just don't have the cap space, it would seem. They have about $12M. Plus this Nabers kid is looking AWESOME in camp and will be their number 1 alpha receiver.

They also paid Daniel Jones so now nothing they do will matter for a good long while.

They can get out from under Jones after this season for a 20 million dead cap hit.

I've read he's looking a lot better in camp, so we'll see. THis is Jones' last year in NY unless he shows significant improvement and stays healthy. On Hard Knocks, their GM told him point blank we are looking at other QBs this draft. Yesterday, the guy started a fight with a Lions player, so there appears to be some fight in him.

Daniel Jones has a medical condition known as Matt Cassel Face. It's where he always has this empty stupid-looking doe-eyed expression on his face, and it makes people who have to work with him not take him seriously. It affects people in different ways depending on their lifestyles, and for a professional QB, this can be absolutely crippling because nobody good wants to be around you.

The Giants aren't in on Aiyuk specifically because they know Aiyuk would find their team situation to be a revolting prospect. On the outside, it looks like they're incompetent, but the reality is that MCF affects the people who surround the afflicted just as much, and eventually they know they have to sadly give up. It's very emotionally draining.

I'll have to see it to believe it. Their offensive line is still a shitshow and Daniel Jones is not a QB that can in any way handle that.

Rickey vindicated!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steelers and 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day today regarding Brandon Aiyuk, per league sources. As of Monday night, the 49ers-Steelers talks stalled. But there have been further conversations today in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1820898236934320638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'm just saying the Giants have a meh roster. With Aiyuik and Nabers, you either see if hes the real deal or have a nicer landing spot for v2.o.

Dak Prescott and Bill Belicheck going to be nutty in 2025.

We call that fetal alcohol syndrome where I'm from.

Nabers is going to be this draft's Justin Jefferson. Been saying he's going to be the best player at any position from the 2024 draft for awhile now.

Posted this after the combine when I had a chance to sit down and watch some video on him.

fantasy managers and 9er fans:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Christian McCaffrey has a calf strain and won&#39;t be taking part in the preseason, per Kyle Shanahan.”<br><br>Fantasy managers:<a href="https://t.co/7OjxAMXX2O">pic.twitter.com/7OjxAMXX2O</a></p>&mdash; Moody (@EricNMoody) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricNMoody/status/1820903013055127885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

and I wonder if this will impact trade talks:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall re-aggravated the shoulder injury that forced him to miss some time earlier this offseason.<br><br>The team removed him from practice as a precaution, but it&#39;s unclear right now just how severe the injury is...<br><br>Not great timing with the Brandon… <a href="https://t.co/iaucGTIcRH">pic.twitter.com/iaucGTIcRH</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleYNFL/status/1820906059432689737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

49ers made a sacrifice for blood magic to stay as healthy as they did last year. Now they have returned to where they came from.

The Giants roster is in a GREAT spot for an entire house clean.

They have a couple of potential game changers on their roster, some solid young talent.

On hard knocks their GM basically implied if Jones isn't good this year he's gone.

For the Giants?
It could happen. You know Billy B would love to be all growed up and finish where he started.

Should be gone either way.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In case you didn’t see it…<br><br>Christian McCaffrey just (seemingly accidentally) called Brandon Aiyuk a “former” teammate… <a href="https://t.co/uzmGztt4hm">pic.twitter.com/uzmGztt4hm</a></p>&mdash; Max Loeb (@loebsleads) <a href="https://twitter.com/loebsleads/status/1820921302716125598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SF hitting the wall. Mcaffrey getting banged up. Purdy will come back to reality of being a 7th rounder. Meanwhile we own SF, the Bills and the Ravens and the Dolphins. We will own the Bengals after this year.

We own the AFC. Since Dee Ford beat Mahomes in 18 he's only lost one AFC champ game. There's been one momentary blip in the career of Mahomes' dominance.

And Cinci hasn't accomplished much before or after. Quite the unfortunate flash in the pan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: After inquiring about Brandon Aiyuk’s availability, the Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities with the 49ers regarding their standout wide receiver. Patriots are excited about their young receivers and want to focus on them. <a href="https://t.co/RglYQJBmAx">pic.twitter.com/RglYQJBmAx</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1821006541660491845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sounds like Aiyuk is wanting to leave the 49ers so he can play for a contender.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FWIW: It sounds like the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriots</a> were willing to offer the most money per year to Brandon Aiyuk of all the teams pursuing him. New England was believed to be offering north of $30M per season. <br><br>Seems like Aiyuk wouldn’t want to go there. And on we go… <a href="https://t.co/IxtPOqzd1G">https://t.co/IxtPOqzd1G</a></p>&mdash; Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1821008285794783450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LMAO LMAO

stevegroganfan doesn't like me shitting on Cassel.

There are no jokes to be had in Patriotsland. Brady told one of his roasters to shut up about Bob Kraft jokes, and an anonymous guy with a computer can't call Matt Cassel a dope.

What’s the story about Rickey’s dog picture with the blue NFL hat?

It's literally a picture of him. What did you think?

Can’t wait til we pass them in total superbowls

I bet he goes for a lot less than some think, in draft pick compensation.

Won’t be the least bit surprised if SF only gets a couple thirds, or an equivalent.

Lol, Steelers are a dumpster fire either way.