Wide recipients Deebo Samuel as well as Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers are still with the organization despite the passing of Day 2 of the National Football League (NFL) Draft.
Trade rumors and conjecture have heavily involved both of their names. Importantly, San Francisco “had discussions with teams” regarding trades for both players, Deebo Samual and Brandon Aiyuk according to a Thursday report from Dianna Russini from The Athletic.
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Lynch stated, “We didn’t entertain any of that today,” according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News. “We are pleased with our group of wide receivers. More than happy, actually. We are ecstatic about it. And excited to strengthen it by adding Ricky to it.” With Ricky Pearsall selected in the first round at No. 31 overall, trade rumors only intensified.
Here are some potential landing destinations for either Samuel or Aiyuk should the 49ers decide to make a move. We’ll see if the present 49ers group remains together.
The San Francisco Chronicle’s Mike Silver reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the same boat, adding that the team declined to pay the 49ers’ asking price. Each of the three teams would be logical.
In order to eventually surpass the Kansas City Chiefs for AFC dominance, the Bills must add elite talent to support quarterback Josh Allen, especially after moving Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans.
After losing Gabe Davis to free agency and trading for Stevie Diggs, Buffalo has somewhat rebuilt at wide receiver, choosing Florida State’s Keon Coleman first overall in the second round and acquiring Curtis Samuel. However, further assistance is always appreciated.
As Drake Maye begins his NFL career, the Patriots need to support him. New England now lacks a clear No. 1 wideout and has an abundance of cap room to spend. A case might be made that the squad does not even now possess a No. 2 wideout, given that Pop Douglas was the only player to surpass 500 receiving yards in the previous season.
The Steelers, on the other hand, are a team that has a consistently excellent defence but hasn’t found its offensive identity since the Killer B’s days. Russell Wilson, the new quarterback in town, has raised hopes for at least a year, and backup quarterback Justin Fields is a fascinating long-term prospect.
But in addition to wide receiver George Pickens, Pittsburgh needs other pass-catching options. Roman Wilson of Michigan is a potential star that the Steelers acquired in the third round, but more support is required.
Brandon Aiyuk
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts were mentioned by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah as potential destinations for an Aiyuk trade before the draft.
Even though Texas’ Adonai Mitchell was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round, Aiyuk would fit right in and provide Michael Pittman Jr. and Aiyuk with a terrific one-two punch. As he makes his way in the NFL, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will need as many high-caliber weapons as possible, and Aiyuk can undoubtedly assist.
With Brian Thomas Jr. from LSU completing a triad with Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis, and himself, the Jags definitely don’t make much sense anymore.
However, other teams undoubtedly do. Notably, with their cap room, the aforementioned Patriots seem like a good fit. The Patriots have the space to provide Aiyuk the kind of huge, well-deserved long-term contract that he is asking for. Aiyuk can be the WR1, which they are in need of.
The Chargers might also be taken into account. Their off-season cap space purging resulted in the departure of wideouts Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. In Round 2, quarterback Justin Herbert acquired a new weapon in Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who fills the slot. But if Aiyuk joined Los Angeles, he would become the team’s first choice outside wide receiver (and WR1).
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