Patriots Rumor Patriots potentially trading for Aiyuk (Update - Patriots Out of the Running)

[Sfpat]

Bourne has played for Shanahan in SF, and has had success.

Cooper is also expensive, which the Niners want to avoid

 

[slash83]

Cooper is also expensive, which the Niners want to avoid

Good point.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

In terms of production it’s not even close, and Shanahan has already let Bourne walk once, and that was for next to nothing.

Its not close in terms of production but sf seems pretty particular about their wr’s. Ricky pearsall was a bit of a suprise given all the other wrs who were available for them. Pretty sure aiyuk was the same way when he was drafted. Most likely yes they’d value cooper well above but you never know if it’s enough to overlook what could be close to a low first rd pick

 

[Rob0729]

Why would they prioritize Deebo over Aiyuk… short answer, Deebo is the bigger matchup nightmare for opponents.

If he was the transcendent player people here are suggesting he was he would already be signed. The Vikings prioritized Justin Jefferson over their QB.

Deebo of two years ago maybe. I think Deebo isn't long for the NFL. His play style and use doesn't bode well for a long term productive career. And let's face it. He is turning into an one year wonder. He has more yards in 2021 than 2022 and 2023 combined.

 

[Family]

Calvin Ridley is better than Aiyuk and they would not have had to trade a draft pick for him.
Would have been better to overpay for Ridley

Ridley has personal issues that would have made him a bad option to build around.

Aiyuk is at least consistent and reliable.

 

[Wozzy]

Aiyuk have been statistically better the last two years where do you find your info Wozzy??

JC Jackson was statistically better than Stephon Gilmore, was he the better player?

 

[Nunchucks]

Aiyuk have been statistically better the last two years where do you find your info Wozzy??

Thar isnt in a vacuum though. Why has he been better? Is he being single covered while Samuel is being doubled?

 

[PatsFan2]

In fairness, the WR free agent list for 2025 is quite impressive with Lamb, Aiyuk, Godwin, Diggs, and Cooper on the list to name a few. But it is ridiculous to believe any or at least most of them will be available come free agency next year. If the Pats don't trade for Aiyuk, Cleveland likely will and that takes both Aiyuk and Cooper off the board.

But yes, to get a top WR these days, and Aiyuk is a top WR, you are most likely have to trade for him or get lucky in the draft. And the Pats have to use their first round pick next year on a LT. They have no choice. So the best they can do is trade late into the first to draft a top WR.
I am not sold on an Aiyuk trade, but I am not opposed to it. It really is what the Pats have to give up. If it is just a second, Bourne, and a conditional late round pick; I am ok with that. The contract is irrelevant.

It's' not that impressive when you think about the Age of them of them Diggs- Cooper and Goodwin are all getting Older.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I hope it’s been acknowledged that Aiyuk controls his destiny. He has a “unofficial” no trade clause and it’s rumored he doesn’t want to go to NE.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

Too much noise around the Patriots. It won’t happen.

He is gonna be a Steelers. That’s where he wants to go. 49ers are trying to get everything they can from Pittsburgh.

49ers are using us like Ridley used us.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Ridley has personal issues that would have made him a bad option to build around.

Aiyuk is at least consistent and reliable.

Aiyuk is a better player than Ridley.

 

[PatsFan2]

Thar isnt in a vacuum though. Why has he been better? Is he being single covered while Samuel is being doubled?

Watch Aiyuk's tape he just gets open short - intermediate and deep occasionally nice all around player. He's not a mystery in the NFL anymore.

 

[203Pat]

In fairness, the WR free agent list for 2025 is quite impressive with Lamb, Aiyuk, Godwin, Diggs, and Cooper on the list to name a few. But it is ridiculous to believe any or at least most of them will be available come free agency next year. If the Pats don't trade for Aiyuk, Cleveland likely will and that takes both Aiyuk and Cooper off the board.

But yes, to get a top WR these days, and Aiyuk is a top WR, you are most likely have to trade for him or get lucky in the draft. And the Pats have to use their first round pick next year on a LT. They have no choice. So the best they can do is trade late into the first to draft a top WR.
I am not sold on an Aiyuk trade, but I am not opposed to it. It really is what the Pats have to give up. If it is just a second, Bourne, and a conditional late round pick; I am ok with that. The contract is irrelevant.

Free agency is fine for supplementing or getting a bridge guy at various positions but I think we all know there is no chance Lamb and Aiyuk end up on the open market. Free agency is for guys who are in the ballpark or 30 and are going to get one last pay day. The formula for success for a young QB seems to be to have a top flight receiver already in place or to acquire on through a high draft pick or via trade.

Joe Burrow and Higgins were drafted in the first and second round in 2020 and then Ja'Marr Chase was taken 5th overall the next year.
Josh Allen didn't really blossom until they traded for Diggs.
Jalen Hurts was drafted along with Devonta Smith and then they traded for AJ Brown.
Justin Herbert was drafted to a team with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams
Lamar Jackson was drafted to a team with Mark Andrews and they have been trying to find a legitimate number one receiver since.
Patrick Mahomes was drafted to a team with Kelce and Hill.

This is the way to do it.

 

[Wozzy]

Deebo of two years ago maybe. I think Deebo isn't long for the NFL. His play style and use doesn't bode well for a long term productive career. And let's face it. He is turning into a one year wonder. He has more yards in 2021 than 2022 and 2023 combined.

He gets hurt, he plays like a RB playing receiver. On a per play basis he is still dangerous.

Teams have to account for him, Kittle, have to account for CMC and whether he is going to run or flex outside and play WR. Nobody is changing their gameplan for Aiyuk. He’s not that dynamic or that great an athlete. He’s wildly overrated…

 

[Huckleberry1]

I hope it’s been acknowledged that Aiyuk controls his destiny. He has a no trade clause and it’s rumored he doesn’t want to go to NE.

How does he have a no trade clause, isn’t he on his rookie deal?

 

[PatsFan2]

JC Jackson was statistically better than Stephon Gilmore, was he the better player?

We know that Pats overall Defense made him look good.

 

[Sfpat]

If camp reports are true, I would prefer the Pats hold their pick and go forward with the young receivers. What this rumor tells me is that the Pats coaching staff may not think the young receivers are doing as well as has been reported. Just a thought

 

[PatsFan2]

He gets hurt, he plays like a RB playing receiver. On a per play basis he is still dangerous.

Teams have to account for him, Kittle, have to account for CMC and whether he is going to run or flex outside and play WR. Nobody is changing their gameplan for Aiyuk. He’s not that dynamic or that great an athlete. He’s wildly overrated…

Kittle is slowing down hitting that cliff he was a very good TE though but probably just Good now.

 

[Huckleberry1]

That changes every year, new players emerge unexpectedly… both in the draft and free agency.

The draft could change significantly, the free agent market isn’t likely to.

 

[203Pat]

I hope it’s been acknowledged that Aiyuk controls his destiny. He has a no trade clause and it’s rumored he doesn’t want to go to NE.

Where did you hear he has a no trade clause? Isn't he on a standard rookie deal?