It’s that time of year again: the part of the show where we wonder what the hell is going on with contract negotiations for the San Francisco 49ers.
This year’s contestant: Brandon Aiyuk.
And it’s going all over the place. First, there was the speculation he might be traded before—or during—the 2024 NFL Draft. That didn’t happen, and for anyone still thinking it might happen, that well may be drying up. Though the 49ers might shop Deebo Samuel still.
Then there is the actual money. Can the 49ers afford him?