Brandon Aiyuk

[Orangesteel]

Can we just get this shit done already? Rumors from minicamp is that Roman Wilson looks small and unpolished. I suppose that isn’t breaking news but those of us that had some doubts about him being the WR pick won’t be comforted by that.

CAIII and a large group of average guys…man I don’t know about this going into the season. We need a real #2 not a guy like Austin and probably not a guy like Wilson as a small rookie.

I obviously don’t know much but wouldn’t surprise me if Omar is aggressively still pursuing. Is it that crazy to think we would eventually need to pay Pickens and Aiyuk big money while we figure out the long-term plan at QB? I still think Freiermuth is wildly average so a single hamstring injury to Pickens would absolutely decimate our passing game.

Clock is ticking make it happen!

[Orangesteel]

This guy is just a smaller Juju, man.

I'm not sure why everyone has such a hard on for him.

I think we're rolling w/ what we got. Hopefully CA3 has some thick wrists, cause he's gonna need em.

Very much disagree. Go watch clips of his route running. JJSS has never run a route like that in his life.

Aiyuk is a baller. And he’s getting better.

[K_C_]

I actually think the Steelers are trying to get San Fran to take a #2 for Aiyuk and the Niners want a #1.

The Niners have to move Aiyuk. He is unhappy and teams hate having unhappy players in the locker room.

I get why the Steelers don't want to part with a #1 for Aiyuk (they might need it for a QB in 2025) but I don't think the Niners move Aiyuk for anything less....and don't be surprised if some other team jumps ahead of the Steelers, because they have nothing to lose (like the Jets in Rodgers final years, for instance) and gives up a #1 for Aiyuk.

Those saying that the Steelers won't pay Aiyuk, well I disagree with them. Strongly. Aiyuk is young and extremely proven. He is a #1 receiver. He won't get Justin Jefferson money, but I could see him getting right around 30 million per year. Pickens is incredibly talented but he's immature and the Steelers might not want to trust him with a big money deal.

Gonna be interesting to see what happens, but I hope the Steelers land Aiyuk.

If they do and Roman Wilson can work out of the slot, where he's used to and Calvin Austin can be a dangerous as all fuck #3 or #4 receiver, it changes the complexion of the whole conference.

[K_C_]

This guy is just a smaller Juju, man.

I'm not sure why everyone has such a hard on for him.

I think we're rolling w/ what we got. Hopefully CA3 has some thick wrists, cause he's gonna need em.

Very much disagree. Go watch clips of his route running. JJSS has never run a route like that in his life.

Aiyuk is a baller. And he’s getting better.

You bet your ass. He's an absolute fucking stud.

People will forget Diontae Johnson existed the moment we land Brandon Aiyuk.

[SteelerDayTrader]

Roll with Pickens Austin and Wilson


This team isn’t Lombardi competitive


Why mortgage a draft for a short time malcontent

[K_C_]

Roll with Pickens Austin and Wilson


This team isn’t Lombardi competitive


Why mortgage a draft for a short time malcontent

You add Aiyuk with a second rounder then sign him long term. They are assembling a monster of an offensive line. Pickens isn't going anywhere for a few years and neither is Freiermuth. They will either retain Najee (I expect they will) or will draft his replacement to pair with Warren next April.

That has the makings of one helluva offense and if Wilson doesn't get back to his old self, you draft his replacement next April.

The young QB has a stellar supporting cast right out of the gate.

I don't know that the Steelers will land Aiyuk, but I assure you, they're trying too.

Cool Shades and the front office know the natives are getting restless and want playoff wins.

Khan isn't fucking around. I hope and expect they'll get it done.

[K_C_]

I just can't see giving up a high pick AND paying big money for a guy like this.

One or the other maybe.

A "guy like this?"

Aiyuk, despite having all world talent around him like McCaffrey, Kittle and Deebo, only had 75 catches for 1,375 yards and 7 scores last season.

I mean...what in the fuck do you mean "a guy like this?"

Aiyuk had a thousand yard season in 2022 too and is just continuing to get better.

He's a fucking beast.

[Professor Half Wit]

Roll with Pickens Austin and Wilson


This team isn’t Lombardi competitive


Why mortgage a draft for a short time malcontent

IDK about the draft pick that will be needed. but we're paying QB NOTHING, so now is the time to collect studs while you don't have to pay a QB.

[K_C_]

I just can't see giving up a high pick AND paying big money for a guy like this.

One or the other maybe.

A "guy like this?"

Aiyuk, despite having all world talent around him like McCaffrey, Kittle and Deebo, only had 75 catches for 1,375 yards and 7 scores last season.

I mean...what in the fuck do you mean "a guy like this?"

Aiyuk had a thousand yard season in 2022 too and is just continuing to get better.

He's a fucking beast.

I don't know that he looks the same without a McCaffrey, Kittle, Deebo.

Granted, Pickens/Fry Daddy/Warren could be deadly w/ a competent QB (like Mason).

I dunno, the guy just kind of reminds me of Juju really (when we had him, before injuries).

No. Watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFQGbc3 ... ightCastle

Aiyuk is nothing like JuJu. JuJu was strong but not in the least bit sudden or elusive.

Aiyuk is both of those and plays MUCH faster than the 4.5 40 he ran coming out.

He actually reminds of of Diontae Johnson with brains, courage and a heart.

[K_C_]

I get that the guy can play, but so could Juju those first couple years here.

Remember this? https://youtu.be/W4zG4WB0Jjk?si=_lh2Q6O79a2fU5Hj

We can draft guys like these in the 3rd every year and pay em peanuts for 4 yrs.

This dude’s much more of an all around receiver than JuJu ever was.

Another major difference? Maturity. Juju being the elder statesman in the WR room led to Claypool going off the rails.

Aiyuk is a consummate professional.

Juju was a TikTok sensation.

Nah, this dude ain’t JuJu and lately the Steelers haven’t exactly been knocking it out of the park at WR. Johnson was a failure and the jury is still out on George.

Both had serious maturity issues…..just like JuJu.

[Ice]

It's tempting if it's a #2, Aiyuk is a great player and would be a huge upgrade. STD's point is valid, though. Does it make the team a legitimate contender? Probably not, but it certainly brings winning a playoff game into much easier reach.

Not sure you're not essentially just choosing Aiyuk over Pickens, though, as Pickens is definitely going to want paid as well, and if he puts up numbers like last year, might be in line for a similar number to Aiyuk.

[RemoAZ]

Blowing a #1 on this guy for a team no where near being a contender is something I can definitely see Tomlin doing. I mean they did it with Fitz and that saved his participation trophy streak.

[Orangesteel]

Blowing a #1 on this guy for a team no where near being a contender is something I can definitely see Tomlin doing. I mean they did it with Fitz and that saved his participation trophy streak.

To me this team has absolutely no long term plan, so I’m almost like fuck it why not. Wilson has a ton to prove and the dude is very motivated to show that he can still compete. Our defense was very good at times last year. We stay healthy and the young guys blossom our defense could be extremely good.

Are we good enough to beat Mahomes at Arrowhead? No.

Are we good enough to beat Allen/Jackson/Tua/Burrow to make it to Arrowhead? Get a guy like Aiyuk and play great defense and I think we might be.

[Stlcrtn1974]

Can we just get this shit done already? Rumors from minicamp is that Roman Wilson looks small and unpolished. I suppose that isn’t breaking news but those of us that had some doubts about him being the WR pick won’t be comforted by that.

CAIII and a large group of average guys…man I don’t know about this going into the season. We need a real #2 not a guy like Austin and probably not a guy like Wilson as a small rookie.

I obviously don’t know much but wouldn’t surprise me if Omar is aggressively still pursuing. Is it that crazy to think we would eventually need to pay Pickens and Aiyuk big money while we figure out the long-term plan at QB? I still think Freiermuth is wildly average so a single hamstring injury to Pickens would absolutely decimate our passing game.

Clock is ticking make it happen!

I have zero faith that Russell Wilson will find the fountain of youth and will play like he has over the last 3 years. Also heard Fields looks like garbage, big fucking surprise, even though it's only June. This is the 1st time in my 44 years as a fan that I really don't care anymore. I hope the closer it gets to the season starting it changes. I guess my point was who cares if they sign Aiyuk if there isn't a decent qb throwing to him.

[RemoAZ]

Blowing a #1 on this guy for a team no where near being a contender is something I can definitely see Tomlin doing. I mean they did it with Fitz and that saved his participation trophy streak.

To me this team has absolutely no long term plan, so I’m almost like fuck it why not. Wilson has a ton to prove and the dude is very motivated to show that he can still compete. Our defense was very good at times last year. We stay healthy and the young guys blossom our defense could be extremely good.

Are we good enough to beat Mahomes at Arrowhead? No.

Are we good enough to beat Allen/Jackson/Tua/Burrow to make it to Arrowhead? Get a guy like Aiyuk and play great defense and I think we might be.

It doesn't matter how much talent they have on defense. Tomlin's conservative scheme that relies on his stars making "splash" plays gets smashed in the playoffs. Even if any of the QBs no one else wanted are decent, which I doubt, the same conservative, run first, don't turn the ball over and hope it's a one score game in the 4th offense Tomlin's new OC was installed to follow isn't going to score points in a league continually changing the rules to score MORE. So yeah, let's blow a 1st on a WR. That will probably get them to finally have a losing season so they can forfeit the highest pick they've had since Ben that would have otherwise landed them a QB. The Tomlin apologists would have to work overtime to spin that.

[SteelerDayTrader]

Roll with Pickens Austin and Wilson


This team isn’t Lombardi competitive


Why mortgage a draft for a short time malcontent

You add Aiyuk with a second rounder then sign him long term. They are assembling a monster of an offensive line. Pickens isn't going anywhere for a few years and neither is Freiermuth. They will either retain Najee (I expect they will) or will draft his replacement to pair with Warren next April.

That has the makings of one helluva offense and if Wilson doesn't get back to his old self, you draft his replacement next April.

The young QB has a stellar supporting cast right out of the gate.

I don't know that the Steelers will land Aiyuk, but I assure you, they're trying too.

Cool Shades and the front office know the natives are getting restless and want playoff wins.

Khan isn't fucking around. I hope and expect they'll get it done.

[K_C_]

Roll with Pickens Austin and Wilson


This team isn’t Lombardi competitive


Why mortgage a draft for a short time malcontent

You add Aiyuk with a second rounder then sign him long term. They are assembling a monster of an offensive line. Pickens isn't going anywhere for a few years and neither is Freiermuth. They will either retain Najee (I expect they will) or will draft his replacement to pair with Warren next April.

That has the makings of one helluva offense and if Wilson doesn't get back to his old self, you draft his replacement next April.

The young QB has a stellar supporting cast right out of the gate.

I don't know that the Steelers will land Aiyuk, but I assure you, they're trying too.

Cool Shades and the front office know the natives are getting restless and want playoff wins.

Khan isn't fucking around. I hope and expect they'll get it done.

They don't have enough at WR and Aiyuk is a stud.

This isn't rocket science. He's also mature and a workaholic. The exact type of guy you want in the WR room with Pickens.

Again, they are going to go all out to trade for him and have been all summer.

For a reason.

[W&M_Steeler]

Blowing a #1 on this guy for a team no where near being a contender is something I can definitely see Tomlin doing. I mean they did it with Fitz and that saved his participation trophy streak.

To me this team has absolutely no long term plan, so I’m almost like fuck it why not. Wilson has a ton to prove and the dude is very motivated to show that he can still compete. Our defense was very good at times last year. We stay healthy and the young guys blossom our defense could be extremely good.

Are we good enough to beat Mahomes at Arrowhead? No.

Are we good enough to beat Allen/Jackson/Tua/Burrow to make it to Arrowhead? Get a guy like Aiyuk and play great defense and I think we might be.

If the Steelers get Aiyuk and RW has a comeback season, then the Steelers could be in the mix, at least on paper. What will probably happen is that the Steelers win the division, then Minkah will pull a hammy, be out for the first round game, and Tomlin's patented playoff D will give up 50 at home to some mid-tier team like the Levis Titans. Then, after the loss, the Tomlin apologists will be out in force arguing that the D couldn't possibly have done better, and the Steelers shouldn't have ever expected to stop the Titans' O without Minkah.

[Charles Demarr]

Can we just get this shit done already?

Rumors from minicamp is that Roman Wilson looks small and unpolished.

I suppose that isn’t breaking news but those of us that had some doubts about him being the WR pick won’t be comforted by that.

CAIII and a large group of average guys…man I don’t know about this going into the season. We need a real #2 not a guy like Austin and probably not a guy like Wilson as a small rookie.

I obviously don’t know much but wouldn’t surprise me if Omar is aggressively still pursuing. Is it that crazy to think we would eventually need to pay Pickens and Aiyuk big money while we figure out the long-term plan at QB? I still think Freiermuth is wildly average so a single hamstring injury to Pickens would absolutely decimate our passing game.

Clock is ticking make it happen!

This makes me laugh. Most rookies are overmatched in minicamp. Troy F and Frazier didn't have glowing reviews either. Does that worry you?

This is not a SB level team, hold onto your premium draft picks.

And for the record, I love Aiyuk.

[K_C_]

Can we just get this shit done already?

Rumors from minicamp is that Roman Wilson looks small and unpolished.

I suppose that isn’t breaking news but those of us that had some doubts about him being the WR pick won’t be comforted by that.

CAIII and a large group of average guys…man I don’t know about this going into the season. We need a real #2 not a guy like Austin and probably not a guy like Wilson as a small rookie.

I obviously don’t know much but wouldn’t surprise me if Omar is aggressively still pursuing. Is it that crazy to think we would eventually need to pay Pickens and Aiyuk big money while we figure out the long-term plan at QB? I still think Freiermuth is wildly average so a single hamstring injury to Pickens would absolutely decimate our passing game.

Clock is ticking make it happen!

This makes me laugh. Most rookies are overmatched in minicamp. Troy F and Frazier didn't have glowing reviews either. Does that worry you?

This is not a SB level team, hold onto your premium draft picks.

And for the record, I love Aiyuk.

Normally I would agree on premium picks. Not this time.

We are in trouble at WR and while I love the Roman Wilson pick, dude is going to have rookie growing pains. Like basically all rookies.

Still, this roster needs a talent infusion on offense. Desperately. Aiyuk is proven and is only starting to really enter his prime.

If you can get him for a 2 or less, you have to make that move and I’m certain the Steelers are trying and it’s not like Russell Wilson sucked last year. Dude had a nice bounce back season under very trying circumstances.

Sean Payton made Wilson the scapegoat for everything wrong in Denver. Cool Shades is basically gonna fondle Russell’s balls. Russ will be able to relax.

Get the guy a major weapon and I think this team could most definitely make a deep playoff run.

[swissvale72]

Been here before....but trading Diontae Johnson is the gaffe of an otherwise productive off-season. He was alot better than you asshats (sorry KC, I know you hated DJ, but you're not an asshat....you're permitted one misjudgement) give him credit for.

[K_C_]

Been here before....but trading Diontae Johnson is the gaffe of an otherwise productive off-season. He was alot better than you asshats (sorry KC, I know you hated DJ, but you're not an asshat....you're permitted one misjudgement) give him credit for.

Why is Johnson such a big loss? Dude was never going to be re-signed anyway, because he didn’t deserve to be.

Brandon Aiyuk….and I’ll say it again…..is Diontae Johnson if Johnson had a brain, courage and heart. That isn’t hyperbole. DJ is among the biggest wastes of talent I’ve seen in Pittsburgh in quite awhile. Along the same lines as Martavis Bryant but for different reasons.

Johnson’s ability to get open is meaningless when he came up small consistently after getting open. It’s sort of like dating Megan Fox. It’d be great….but she refuses to fuck you. Looks great but you can’t do anything with it. I had great hope for the guy 2 years ago but he failed and I was the one here that called it before DJ was even traded (I wanted him gone 1 year earlier.)

I said the Steelers do not want Johnson in the same WR room as George Pickens. He’s immature, pouts, bitches and then his effort started waning. Holy shit the dude had to go.

I would rather go with our current crop of WR’s every day and twice on Sundays than watch another season of Diontae Johnson in Pittsburgh.

[swissvale72]

Been here before....but trading Diontae Johnson is the gaffe of an otherwise productive off-season. He was alot better than you asshats (sorry KC, I know you hated DJ, but you're not an asshat....you're permitted one misjudgement) give him credit for.

Why is Johnson such a big loss? Dude was never going to be re-signed anyway, because he didn’t deserve to be.

Brandon Aiyuk….and I’ll say it again…..is Diontae Johnson if Johnson had a brain, courage and heart. That isn’t hyperbole. DJ is among the biggest wastes of talent I’ve seen in Pittsburgh in quite awhile. Along the same lines as Martavis Bryant but for different reasons.

Johnson’s ability to get open is meaningless when he came up small consistently after getting open. It’s sort of like dating Megan Fox. It’d be great….but she refuses to fuck you. Looks great but you can’t do anything with it. I had great hope for the guy 2 years ago but he failed and I was the one here that called it before DJ was even traded (I wanted him gone 1 year earlier.)

I said the Steelers do not want Johnson in the same WR room as George Pickens. He’s immature, pouts, bitches and then his effort started waning. Holy shit the dude had to go.

I would rather go with our current crop of WR’s every day and twice on Sundays than watch another season of Diontae Johnson in Pittsburgh.

To the previous two posters....

*I have no idea what Steelers were paying Johnson, was it $18M or was that what it would take to resign him.....which bring me, too...

*Not an apt comparison, KC, but Steelers were not going to resign Santonio Holmes either. Yet, letting him go to the shitty Jets was one of the most colossal mistakes in Steelers history....aside from the Buddy Dial for Nothing trade, and not drafting Dan Marino. Holmes, in his fuckin' contract year, was a fuckin' beast with the Jets in 2010, never the same afterward once he got paid. Now...DJ again does not compare to Santonio, but in his contract year, prob max effort. Remember, Holmes was dealt du to his being a problem as well.

*Nice analogy with Megan Fox. However, we did, collectively, get to fuck Megan Fox against the Ravens last year when DJ took a pass from Mason to the house from about 70 yards out. We did get to fuck her a few other times as well....and it was great. Let's not act like DJ didn't contribute at all.

*You've said it....as of right now, we're putting a lot of stock in a 3rd round rookie in the person of Roman Wilson. I sure as fuck hope we can get Aiyuk and don't enter the 2024 season with a gaping hole in the WR room.

[zeke5123]

You won’t sign Aiyuk for much below his value on the market (ie dude will give a slight discount for signing slyest before UFA).

So you trade a very valuable trade pick for the privilege of signing a guy at near FMV? I just don’t see the juice in that.

[zeke5123]

Been here before....but trading Diontae Johnson is the gaffe of an otherwise productive off-season. He was alot better than you asshats (sorry KC, I know you hated DJ, but you're not an asshat....you're permitted one misjudgement) give him credit for.

If only he had one misjudgment. Wasn’t he seriously pimping Roman Wilson post draft? Now he is on the “WR corps sucks” band wagon? Which is it?

[daikyu]

Aiyuk would make the offense significantly better immediately. The question is what is the cost? Jefferson broke the bank with his contract and rumors are Aiyuk turned town 26M/per from the 49ers. I have a hard time seeing the team paying that much money for a WR.

[jebrick]

I actually think the Steelers are trying to get San Fran to take a #2 for Aiyuk and the Niners want a #1.

The Niners have to move Aiyuk. He is unhappy and teams hate having unhappy players in the locker room.

I get why the Steelers don't want to part with a #1 for Aiyuk (they might need it for a QB in 2025) but I don't think the Niners move Aiyuk for anything less....and don't be surprised if some other team jumps ahead of the Steelers, because they have nothing to lose (like the Jets in Rodgers final years, for instance) and gives up a #1 for Aiyuk.

Those saying that the Steelers won't pay Aiyuk, well I disagree with them. Strongly. Aiyuk is young and extremely proven. He is a #1 receiver. He won't get Justin Jefferson money, but I could see him getting right around 30 million per year. Pickens is incredibly talented but he's immature and the Steelers might not want to trust him with a big money deal.

Gonna be interesting to see what happens, but I hope the Steelers land Aiyuk.

If they do and Roman Wilson can work out of the slot, where he's used to and Calvin Austin can be a dangerous as all fuck #3 or #4 receiver, it changes the complexion of the whole conference.

Khan is playing chicken with them. Sure you want a #1 but after the trade deadline the best you will get is a 3rd round comp. Lynch should have traded him at the draft when he could have gotten a #1.

[Orangesteel]

That’s also what I’m getting at. The Niners might want a 1st rounder for Aiyuk but as the stalemate continues and the weeks go by that doesn’t mean they will get it.

I’d do it for a 2nd and 4th.

[Jizz Mop]

That’s also what I’m getting at. The Niners might want a 1st rounder for Aiyuk but as the stalemate continues and the weeks go by that doesn’t mean they will get it.

I’d do it for a 2nd and 4th.

How do we pay him?

[CKSteeler]

In a league flush with WR talent, and where the QB and scheme can make the WR's...why the hell am I going to cough up a high draft pick and pay $30 mil a year for Brandon Aiyuk? I'm not even sure he's a top 10 WR in the league. You could definitely make a list without him.

You could probably use a 2nd and a 4th to land yourself a WR just as good as Aiyuk. George Pickens may be just as good as him. The team should be trying to find out ways to get that guy the ball and to keep his massive ego in check. How the hell does he react to the team adding a supposed #1 WR when it's supposed to be his time, and then paying him? Has anyone even asked that question?

For a team that deals in crazy as much as the Steelers have under Tomlin, they sure don't seem to learn much.