Should the Steelers take a shot on Brandon Aiyuk?
If we assume the 49ers aren't planning to keep Aiyuk, he could be a low risk/high reward option for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo.
Key points
- One name being tossed around is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
- Aiyuk is a career 14.6-yards-per-catch guy and would give Pittsburgh a man-beater who can pop the top off an opposing defense.
- The NFL trade deadline came and went for the Pittsburgh Steelers and they did not add a wide receiver.
When healthy and focused, Aiyuk absolutely adds an element to the Steelers offense they aren't getting from DK Metcalf or anyone else on the team.
If the Steelers could add Aiyuk for a league-minimum deal, they should absolutely do it.
Additional details
- If you bring him in and he’s a bad apple, you just cut him after a week or two.” Cost is really the only issue here.
- But this isn't to say they won't still sign a veteran at some point down the stretch.
- A talented guy with some red flags who is no risk if the team doesn't overpay.
- Keep in mind, this same argument can be made about a guy like Tyreek Hill.
- He was reinstated by the NFL and now has a two-week roster exemption.
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