The current WR Situation

That's a fair argument.

 

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See....we agree sometimes. We don't have to agree on everything.

 

But they do have a lot of expensive guys on offense already, by next season either Aiyuk or Deebo will be gone IMO.

 

Did you even look at his stats. You have to love the trend in his production. Not a full-time starter his rookie year, and is just getting better and better every year he plays.



I still believe James Daniels and a 3rd round pick gets him to Pittsburgh. Daniels would be a huge upgrade for the 49ers at RG.

 

I listened to two separate sports radio shows today and neither one thought Aiyuk would be leaving San Fran. They hold all the cards. They have his fifth year option then can franchise tag him if they so choose. Even if he was to leave, Pittsburgh wasn't mentioned as a possible landing spot by either show, which means very little. Still, I would guess that the 9ers would prefer to keep him for a Super Bowl run this year.

 

He did an interview recently. He gave the order of where he thinks he is going. It went SF, Washington, someone else (I think it was the Titans.....but can't remember for sure), Steelers. He wants paid, so I am sure that is a big factor on his team picks. Do you want to win a SB and make 18 million, or not see the SB and make 30 million? Easy math there really.

As things stand now, the Steelers really need some players to step up at the WR spot. Pickens is a #2 receiver (IMO) that needs to elevate his play and conduct to become a #1. I think that he has the skill to do it too. I also think that the TE group is going to help plug the WR hole, especially since our new OC has a history of using them. Then we need 1 or 2 of those #3/4 guys to step up and become a solid #2.

The pickings are slim for top end WR right now. The few that might be available are going to be very expensive both in money and draft picks. The fix is going to have to come from within.

 

I think it’s extremely unlikely Aiyuk leaves SF now, they are trying to win a Superbowl. They will run it back and sign him next year when they can offload Deebo Samuel

The Steelers will probably make a much less exciting move when teams start to thin out their rosters. Going in to the season with what they have is very risky and it will be hard to evaluate the QB situation.

Pickens needs to take a huge leap and they are short a dependable veteran receiver

 

You forgot the apostrophe. Every time.

 

Sideline report from about 2 weeks ago between Missi Matthews and Mike Prisuta. At about the 3 minute mark (if you want to watch the video and skip to the spot), Mike talks about a conversation he had with Alfredo Roberts, the TE coach. Short version is that Arthur Smith is staying true to his past with regard to TEs, at least right now. Lot of 2 and 3 tight end sets in the playbook.

I really think that the Steelers are going to limp along with the WRs they have, unless some great deal falls into their lap.....and that won't be a draft pick(s) plus 30 million a year. They are going to plug the WR shortage with TEs. I expect a grind and pound offense. We have some good TEs, we have a fantastic RB duo, and 2 QBs that can run if needed. We have also made some great improvements on the Oline (at least on paper) that will support the run.

 

i agree and this is what i have been saying. the sum of all the parts. it is a strategy that could very well work with the solid defense we have. not getting caught up in shoot outs will be crucial. maybe not superstars but enough ability to get the job done. how fast they put it together will determine a lot. injuries will matter, not only to us but teams we play. you just never know what might happen during the season.

 

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...on-aiyuk-officially-requests-trade-from-49ers

i, for one, hope we can make a deal happen. i wouldn't empty the piggybank for him, but i would pay handsomely. if wilson or fields can play competent football, aiyuk makes us legitimate super bowl contenders imo. i still believe pickens needs help, and i think the steelers organization believe this as well.

 

This is still possible he will have a extension with the 49ers...This is what I expect....remember Jonathan Taylor last year with the colts?...It was more ugly at that time of the year

 

I’d rather have Metcalf if the Seahawks are even remotely interested. Maybe not as talented but better character

 

OMG lets go HARD on this!

 

Ayiuk has stated as of today he wants to be traded

 

don't think their brand new HC will want to part w him

 

he sounds like a WHACK JOB to me. all sorts of red flags, IMO.

 

Right but that doesn't mean they have to. I suppose it all depends on whether the Steelers feel like giving up a first round draft pick for him because in my opinion it will take at least that much and then some. Not to mention the big contract you would have to sign him to.
I don't think there will be any shortage of teams that have interest in him so it might be whoever the highest bidder is.

 

I honestly dont think he will stay with SF. Too many 9ers need to be paid or going to need to be paid a kings ransom including but not limited to Kittle and Purdy

 

Honestly I could care less if Khan can make a deal or not for Ayiuk because we won't be able to afford him after his first year. We have a huge need for a veteran WR

 

I think they will gave a contract extension to Aiyuk before the season start or tag him next year and after that they trade Samuel to another team