The contract has great value but that's how good Aiyuk is. Dude is a legit X. Way better than anything you'll draft after the top 3 in this draft. If it weren't for all the weapons the 49ers have this dude would feast even more. I could see the Colts trading for him. Instantly becomes their top receiver.
Comparing a good, established WR to incoming rookies isn’t exactly a fair or accurate analysis of ayuck. There are plenty of teams on which he would not be their #1, and a couple where he might struggle to win the #2 job.
The 9er offensive scheme (based on their personnel) and their limited QB does not exactly work in the favor of ANY talented, downfield WR, I’ll give you that. Ayuck might just want to go elsewhere—especially if the QB has a stronger arm!
Given what the WR contracts are going for right now, it would be wise for the 9ers to let him play out his deal and move on if there isn’t a market correction after this season.
I hope the 9ers re-sign him now for a ton of $$.
Edit:
After a long hold out, of course.