La Canfora: The 49ers Didn’t Know How Aiyuk Fit Long Term

NFL Insider Jason La Canfora joins the show to break down the Brandon Aiyuk and 49ers split — and he doesn't hold back. La Canfora reveals that the 49ers "didn't have a feel for the human element" of the situation and suggests this was a marriage of convenience from the start. He explains why Aiyuk walking away from guaranteed money is rare but not shocking given how toxic things became.
La Canfora also discusses whether this situation could lead to a market reset at the wide receiver position, pointing to unhappy stars like AJ Brown and Tyreek Hill as evidence that teams might finally stop overpaying receivers. Plus, he weighs in on what kind of interest Aiyuk will have next offseason despite his injury concerns and the messy divorce.
This is a brutally honest take from one of the league's most connected insiders on why the 49ers are in transition, how they mismanaged their best young talent, and what comes next for both sides.

00:00 – Opening: Jason La Canfora on the Aiyuk Split
00:25 – "The 49ers Didn't Have a Feel for the Human Element"
01:06 – This Was a Marriage of Convenience From Day One
01:48 – "Another Data Point the 49ers Are in Transition"
02:14 – Walking Away From Guaranteed Money — How Rare Is This?
03:00 – What Kind of Interest Will Aiyuk Have Next Offseason?
04:00 – Is This a Market Reset for Wide Receivers?
04:44 – AJ Brown, Tyreek Hill, and the Receiver Problem
05:44 – Patrick Mahomes Without Tyreek Hill: The Numbers Are Shocking
06:10 – Bonus: Lamar Jackson Injury Update

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