Why Deebo Samuel Will Need To Be A Top 5 WR For 49ers If Brandon Aiyuk Is Traded
There have been many conversations about Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, but there haven’t been many discussions on how the San Francisco 49ers offense will be impacted if he is indeed traded. If Aiyuk is on the move, Deebo Samuel will be forced to step up his game.
While Aiyuk wants to remain with the 49ers, there has been no progress in contract talks even after the team and player met recently. There’s still a chance that Aiyuk could remain in San Francisco long-term, but at this point, they have to be realistic, and the 49ers should be prepared for what the offense could look like without him in 2025.
The 49ers have plenty of talent on offense outside Aiyuk and Samuel, including George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and recently drafted wide receiver, Ricky Pearsall.
Pearsall will eventually fit in with the rest of the offense, but until then, Samuel needs to play at a top-five level in a scenario where Aiyuk is traded. Deebo has been productive throughout his career, but the 49ers absolutely need him to replicate his success in 2021 if his WR buddy does in fact kick rocks.
