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Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters has a chance to do something very funny. Perhaps even necessary. After San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk pulled his latest stunt on Saturday — apparently criticizing Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels, his good friend — on social media, Peters can end the Aiyuk-to-Commanders talk once and for all.
All offseason, since the 49ers said Aiyuk had played his last down for them, almost everyone assumed that Aiyuk would eventually join the Commanders. Aiyuk had remained quiet for months until finally breaking his silence on social media this summer. And he hasn't stopped since.
The Commanders made sense as Aiyuk's next destination because of his relationship with Daniels and his ties to Peters, who was with the 49ers when they drafted Aiyuk in 2020.
But on Saturday, Aiyuk took aim at Daniels.
Of course, many fanboys immediately began defending Aiyuk, saying he and Daniels were in on this together. OK, maybe they were. It's quite possible. But why? Daniels is smart, respected, well-liked, and cares about his image. He also has the respect of everyone in Washington's organization from the owner down.
Again, maybe they are having fun. Why? Great question. Nothing Aiyuk does will force the 49ers to release him. His best bet is to report to the team at the start of training camp, which would force them to make a move. He said he's not doing that. He hasn't even applied for reinstatement yet. Instead, he wants to play games on social media.
Former Washington and San Francisco GM Scot McCloughan offered a warning to anyone who signs Aiyuk. Of course, the fanboys were out in full force, criticizing McCloughan, who, while praising Aiyuk's talents, stated the obvious and even mentioned Herman Edwards telling him back in 2020 that Aiyuk was a "wild card."
Back to Peters. He can end this. How? No, he doesn't need to issue any statement. Instead, he can sign free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, officially closing the door on the Aiyuk-to-Washington talk. He can't stop Aiyuk from still talking about the Commanders. But by signing Diggs, who had over 1,000 yards receiving last season, is healthy, and would love to return home and play for Washington, he'd end any talk of the Commanders needing another receiver.
The whole Aiyuk thing sort of reflects the current state of social media. Regardless of how bad something is, or looks, one side will always defend it, while the other pleads for common sense. There's no middle ground. How can anyone look at Aiyuk's behavior and his decision-making and think that would be good for the Commanders? "Oh, because he was such a great receiver," they say. Sure, he was — in 2023. And maybe he's still that guy. That would be a bet worth taking if there were no other risks.
Do you think Peters or head coach Dan Quinn wants a player in their locker room who, if things don't go his way, calls out first-year offensive coordinator David Blough?
The longer this drags on, the more obvious it becomes that the Commanders will not sign Aiyuk. 2026 is a big year for Quinn and the Commanders. The vibes surrounding the team were great coming out of the offseason. Do they really want to add a player who can disrupt everything?
"But he's a great player?" Again, how do we know?
Yes, Washington needs another wide receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. Diggs can be that guy. And he will not require a long-term commitment. He's hungry and motivated. He also has a track record of success on the field.
Whether Aiyuk's last stunt was choreographed with Daniels or not, it shouldn't matter. Adam Peters can end the Aiyuk talk once and for all. And he should. That would end questions about Aiyuk once the Commanders open training camp later this month. Everyone would have to move on to something else.
It's your move, AP.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders GM Adam Peters has a chance to end Brandon Aiyuk chatter
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All offseason, since the 49ers said Aiyuk had played his last down for them, almost everyone assumed that Aiyuk would eventually join the Commanders. Aiyuk had remained quiet for months until finally breaking his silence on social media this summer. And he hasn't stopped since.
The Commanders made sense as Aiyuk's next destination because of his relationship with Daniels and his ties to Peters, who was with the 49ers when they drafted Aiyuk in 2020.
But on Saturday, Aiyuk took aim at Daniels.
Of course, many fanboys immediately began defending Aiyuk, saying he and Daniels were in on this together. OK, maybe they were. It's quite possible. But why? Daniels is smart, respected, well-liked, and cares about his image. He also has the respect of everyone in Washington's organization from the owner down.
Again, maybe they are having fun. Why? Great question. Nothing Aiyuk does will force the 49ers to release him. His best bet is to report to the team at the start of training camp, which would force them to make a move. He said he's not doing that. He hasn't even applied for reinstatement yet. Instead, he wants to play games on social media.
Former Washington and San Francisco GM Scot McCloughan offered a warning to anyone who signs Aiyuk. Of course, the fanboys were out in full force, criticizing McCloughan, who, while praising Aiyuk's talents, stated the obvious and even mentioned Herman Edwards telling him back in 2020 that Aiyuk was a "wild card."
Back to Peters. He can end this. How? No, he doesn't need to issue any statement. Instead, he can sign free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, officially closing the door on the Aiyuk-to-Washington talk. He can't stop Aiyuk from still talking about the Commanders. But by signing Diggs, who had over 1,000 yards receiving last season, is healthy, and would love to return home and play for Washington, he'd end any talk of the Commanders needing another receiver.
The whole Aiyuk thing sort of reflects the current state of social media. Regardless of how bad something is, or looks, one side will always defend it, while the other pleads for common sense. There's no middle ground. How can anyone look at Aiyuk's behavior and his decision-making and think that would be good for the Commanders? "Oh, because he was such a great receiver," they say. Sure, he was — in 2023. And maybe he's still that guy. That would be a bet worth taking if there were no other risks.
Do you think Peters or head coach Dan Quinn wants a player in their locker room who, if things don't go his way, calls out first-year offensive coordinator David Blough?
The longer this drags on, the more obvious it becomes that the Commanders will not sign Aiyuk. 2026 is a big year for Quinn and the Commanders. The vibes surrounding the team were great coming out of the offseason. Do they really want to add a player who can disrupt everything?
"But he's a great player?" Again, how do we know?
Yes, Washington needs another wide receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. Diggs can be that guy. And he will not require a long-term commitment. He's hungry and motivated. He also has a track record of success on the field.
Whether Aiyuk's last stunt was choreographed with Daniels or not, it shouldn't matter. Adam Peters can end the Aiyuk talk once and for all. And he should. That would end questions about Aiyuk once the Commanders open training camp later this month. Everyone would have to move on to something else.
It's your move, AP.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders GM Adam Peters has a chance to end Brandon Aiyuk chatter
Continue reading...
