Aiyuk-Niners Standoff: Washington Stays Cool

On April 2nd, Brandon Ayuk ain't packing his bags for the Washington Commanders anytime

soon.

The San Francisco 49ers are digging in their heels, even though he wants to team up with

his old college buddy, Jaden Daniels.

Dudes under contract for three more years, and no trade looks close.

Earlier this week, NFL Pundit Greg Rosenthal called out the 9ers hard, saying they're acting

delusional and basically holding Ayuk hostage just to, say, face.

Their GM Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch aren't budging, and it could drag all the way into

training camp.

Fans and analysts are ripping the 49ers for looking small and unprofessional.

They're not going to snag that late-round pick they want, so why drag it out?

Ayuk's no angel either.

He cut ties with the team last season when things got tense.

Meanwhile, the commanders are playing a cool, sticking to their offseason blueprint without

sweating the drama.

They're eyeing Ayuk as a 2021st round pick from Arizona State, but they're not rushing.

This stand-ups got everyone guessing how long the 9ers will flex before it blows over,

but Washington stays focused, letting the chips fall where they may.