Brandon Aiyuk is a 49er! Pick #25, 2020 NFL Draft

Originally posted by Murphys1:
Aiyuk signs contract...celebrates with a 3-day weekend. Has he even taken a rep yet?

They haven't had a practice since he's signed. I think the next one is tomorrow.

Originally posted by tankle104:
That's how I understand it. If we get out after the third year - it's a $25.3M average for Aiyuk.

Right…just another contract littered with "what ifs" and fluff. Bro ain't making $30M each year. His contract down the road will either be restructured or he will have an extension similar to what Brown did this yr in Philly.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by tankle104:
That's how I understand it. If we get out after the third year - it's a $25.3M average for Aiyuk.

Right…just another contract littered with "what ifs" and fluff. Bro ain't making $30M each year. His contract down the road will either be restructured or he will have an extension similar to what Brown did this yr in Philly.

The big numbers don't kick in until 2027. By then he might be gone or injured. If not they're sure to do some restructuring because there's no way they'll pay him $42 million per year.

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by 9erson3:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by Pillbusta:

Originally posted by Howlett49:
I haven't seen a lot of people or posters claim this but I'm going to go ahead and say that Deebo isn't going anywhere next year or in the near future. It's been assumed that we can't afford him beyond this year but I'm here to tell you I don't believe that. That's my opinion.

If Deebo has a great year he will be right back here with us next year

Idk if deebo will be gone or not - I love the guy and expect a big year this year from him.

with that said, if we do resign him - is the plan for Ricky Pearsall to be a 3rd string WR as a first round pick?

that'll be interesting to see how it all falls together.

George Kittle needs more involvement. We don't need all these guys. Mahomes or not, KC wins it all with Kelce. I just don't understand why George not used more and he never b***hes. We can do without Deeb and hopefully Pearsall is a stud.

Kittle is involved a LOT! It's just a lot of his use is as a blocker, because A - he's great at it! And B - We can't get a decent RT and they need the help. He doesn't complain because have you seen him play?? Dude LOVES being physical and mixing it up. He's said several times he doesn't care about how many catches he gets.

if any of you were paying attention, Kittle had his 3rd best year last year

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And why is that? Because historically he has been used a LOT as a blocker. Nobody ever said he didn't have a good year, and nobody said they were just talking about last year. But ironinc on the "paying attention".

you guys are complaining about usage, well there you have it. his offense production went up lol. that's what i mean by paying attention

With his skill set, he could be hitting 1,000 yards and be among the tops in TE receptions EVERY season. You realize he had 65 catches last season? 65. Travis Kelce had 93! The season before? Kittle had 60. Kelce had 110! Too much comparison to Kelce? Ok - last season Kittle was 10th in Tight End receptions. 10th. Behind such generational talents as Jake Ferguson, Dalton Kincaid, and the one and only Cole Kmet! How hard is any of this to understand, seriously?

And as far as his "production went up" - his yards went up. Catches were down. TD's were down. Targets were down. He did a LOT with the opportunities that he got, but he did have fewer of them.

What other top offensive talents do those other TEs play with? How many other players with 1000+ yards from scrimmage are they playing with?

You could argue the same for Aiyuk or even Jennings and Juice. There is only one football and we arguably have more playmakers this year than last. If Kittle is getting 1000 yards, with all the talent around him, he's doing great. The only one I think should be used a bit less is CMC as a runner, but even that is only to increase opportunities for literally everyone else and limit wear and tear.

As for catches and TDs being down, Aiyuk's were up. Jennings's were up. We had our best offense under Kyle last year. Who are you targeting less to target Kittle more?

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by RickyRoma:
At the end of the day, Aiyuk's deal is basically 3Y/76M....and I'm pretty sure it won't go beyond that given the current structure of the contract.

Correct, it's essentially a 3yr $76M deal, & that $76M will all be fully GTD by April 1, 2025, $45M was GTD at signing fully, as for the final years, 1 of 4 things happen, He's cut with a post June 1 designation, He's traded post June 1, his deal is restructured, or he's extended, but 2027 is a longways a way.

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It's a 2 year $62M extension with a team option the 3rd and 4th years for $58M. Including the last year of existing contracts just makes fans feel better about the extension. New money average is guaranteed to be at least $30M/year and with the cap going up, he'll probably play out this contract.

unless I'm reading this wrong, it looks like after 2026 there's a easy out. They can also restructure or extend at that point as well to push down that cap hit.

That's how I understand it. If we get out after the third year - it's a $25.3M average for Aiyuk.

There is an easy out after 2026. We turned 1 year $14M into 3 years $76M if we cut him after 2026 (2 years $62M extension). No matter when we cut him he's guaranteed to get at least $30M per year on the extension. This isn't an example of AV being inflated by a huge non-guaranteed salary at the end of the contract.

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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
The big numbers don't kick in until 2027. By then he might be gone or injured. If not they're sure to do some restructuring because there's no way they'll pay him $42 million per year.

Nope.

Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by RickyRoma:
At the end of the day, Aiyuk's deal is basically 3Y/76M....and I'm pretty sure it won't go beyond that given the current structure of the contract.

Correct, it's essentially a 3yr $76M deal, & that $76M will all be fully GTD by April 1, 2025, $45M was GTD at signing fully, as for the final years, 1 of 4 things happen, He's cut with a post June 1 designation, He's traded post June 1, his deal is restructured, or he's extended, but 2027 is a longways a way.

It's a 2 year $62M extension with a team option the 3rd and 4th years for $58M. Including the last year of existing contracts just makes fans feel better about the extension. New money average is guaranteed to be at least $30M/year and with the cap going up, he'll probably play out this contract.

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unless I'm reading this wrong, it looks like after 2026 there's a easy out. They can also restructure or extend at that point as well to push down that cap hit.

That's how I understand it. If we get out after the third year - it's a $25.3M average for Aiyuk.

There is an easy out after 2026. We turned 1 year $14M into 3 years $76M if we cut him after 2026 (2 years $62M extension). No matter when we cut him he's guaranteed to get at least $30M per year on the extension. This isn't an example of AV being inflated by a huge non-guaranteed salary at the end of the contract.

2027 they can cut him and save $33M? I'm just reading the contract based off that breakdown. Not sure what I'm missing?

wouldn't the 3yrs $76M be $25.3M not $30M?

Originally posted by NYniner85:
2027 they can cut him and save $33M? I'm just reading the contract based off that breakdown. Not sure what I'm missing?

wouldn't the 3yrs $76M be $25.3M not $30M?

Option bonus hasn't been accounted for until it's picked up next year. If they cut him after 26 you are looking at the same cap hit as him playing, 42 mil or thereabouts.

Gonna likely extend his contract after 26 in essence.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Option bonus hasn't been accounted for until it's picked up next year. If they cut him after 26 you are looking at the same cap hit as him playing, 42 mil or thereabouts.

Gonna likely extend his contract after 26 in essence.

How much is the option bonus? Is the option bonus for both 2026 and 2027? Or is it yr to yr with that?

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
2027 they can cut him and save $33M? I'm just reading the contract based off that breakdown. Not sure what I'm missing?

wouldn't the 3yrs $76M be $25.3M not $30M?

Option bonus hasn't been accounted for until it's picked up next year. If they cut him after 26 you are looking at the same cap hit as him playing, 42 mil or thereabouts.

Gonna likely extend his contract after 26 in essence.

That's I'm thinking as well. BA is going to be here for a while.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
2027 they can cut him and save $33M? I'm just reading the contract based off that breakdown. Not sure what I'm missing?

wouldn't the 3yrs $76M be $25.3M not $30M?

It's 3 yrs $76M but that includes the 1 year $14M contract he was already signed to (1 yr $14M + 2 years $62M = 3 yrs $76M). I'm going by spotrac cash payments in each year.

Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
2027 they can cut him and save $33M? I'm just reading the contract based off that breakdown. Not sure what I'm missing?

wouldn't the 3yrs $76M be $25.3M not $30M?

It's 3 yrs $76M but that includes the 1 year $14M contract he was already signed to (1 yr $14M + 2 years $62M = 3 yrs $76M). I'm going by spotrac cash payments in each year.

ah - makes sense for aiyuk since he will be 28/29 when he wants his last big contract.

lets just hope that he balls out over the next 3 seasons! let's get us a few rings in that run! it's possible! brock just needs to lead the way!

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
That's I'm thinking as well. BA is going to be here for a while.

As he should. Brock and him have a special connection.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
unless I'm reading this wrong, it looks like after 2026 there's a easy out. They can also restructure or extend at that point as well to push down that cap hit.

The dead money calculation for 2026-28 only counts the signing bonus (4.6 million per year), not his 2025 and 2026 option bonuses. His 2025 option bonus is only partially guaranteed at signing. The remainder of his 2025 option bonus and his full 2026 option bonus becomes guaranteed on April 1, 2025. Spotrac and OTC don't consistently reflect partial guarantees in the dead money. In this case, they don't even show the partial guarantee on his 2025 option and won't reflect the option bonuses until the remaining guarantees vest on April 1st.

Through 2026, Aiyuk will have received 76 million in cash. The 49ers will have accounted for 33.139 million (5.725 + 11.191 + 16.223) through cap hits. They would still need to account for 42.861 million of already spent cash. Aiyuk's contract accounts for that 42.861 million through the remaining 2 years of signing bonus proration, 3 years of the 2025 option bonus proration, and 4 years of the 2026 option bonus proration.

If Aiyuk is traded or released (without post-6/1 designation) in 2027 before June 2nd, the 49ers would eat the full 42.861 million in dead cap that year.

2027: 4.600M x 2 + 4.571M x 3 + 4.987M x 4 = 42.861 million.

If Aiyuk is traded or released after June 1st, the 49ers would eat 14.158 million in dead money in 2027 and 28.703 million in 2028.

2027: 4.600M + 4.571M + 4.987M = 14.158 million.
2028: 4.600M + 4.571M x 2 + 4.987M x 3 = 28.703 million.

If he's designated for a 6/1 release, the 49ers would eat 42.861 million in dead cap until June 2nd, then would get the post-6/1 split.

Aiyuk's extension has a 42.282 million cap hit in 2027 and 44.158 million cap hit in 2028. Releasing or trading Aiyuk before June 2nd would consume another 579k in cap space. If he's traded or released after June 2nd, the 49ers would see cap savings of 28.124M in 2027 and 15.455M in 2028.

If he were cut or released in 2028...

Pre-6/1: 4.600M + 4.571M x 2 + 4.987M x 3 = 28.703 million in 2028. (Saves 15.455M)
Post-6/1: 4.600M + 4.571M + 4.987M = 14.158 million in 2028. (Saves 30M)
Post-6/1: 4.571M + 4.987M x 2 = 14.545 million in 2029. (No savings)