There's no denying that Brandon Aiyuk is an excellent, if not elite receiver. He was second in the NFL last year with 17.9 yards per reception. He's looking for WR1 money, but the 49ers are already paying Deebo Samuel $24 million per year. The 49ers have reportedly offered $26 million, but Aiyuk wants more. It's hard to argue that he doesn't deserve it, he was PFF's second highest rated receiver last year behind Tyreek Hill.
I would love to get Aiyuk off the 49ers, but I would hate for the 49ers to get a lot of draft capital in a trade. What I'm hoping for is an extended holdout and then a crippling deal and lingering resentment on all sides.