The offseason trades in the NFL bring up a lot of curiosity and anxiety among the players and the fans. However, the 49ers superstar QB Brock Purdy has taken a clear side. With the reports regarding the trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk bustling in the football world, Purdy has demonstrated loyalty.
Over the last few days, Aiyuk’s name has been on everyone’s lips. This rollercoaster ride started with talks of unsuccessful renegotiation attempts and then a rumor of a trade request, which was later quashed by Aiyuk’s agent. But the interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers or any other team to get Aiyuk is genuine.
With contradictory news being reported on the matter every day, it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. Irrespective of the nature of the reports, Brock Purdy has demonstrated that he is standing by his No. 1 catcher. In a recent appearance, Purdy said:
“I just told him I’ll always have his back and support him in whatever he does. I want the best for him. It’s a business thing, so for me to say anything about that, that’s out of my pay grade. He and I talk through things and I hear him out.”
Purdy also reminisced about his time together on the field with Aiyuk.
“At the end of the day, what he’s done for me, giving me an opportunity to come in and throw him the ball, I’ll always be thankful for that,” Purdy said.
Purdy doesn’t mince his words, but he is also prepared if the worst comes to shove. If the 26-year-old Aiyuk does end up leaving the San Francisco 49ers, it will put an end to one of the most fantastic QB-WR partnerships on the field.
Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk, a dynamic duo
Ever since inheriting the starting position at the 49ers, Brock Purdy has made Aiyuk one of his favorite targets. The synergy between them has led to immense success for the squad. 7 of 11 TD’s thrown by Purdy have landed into the hands of Aiyuk, last season.
They have provided beautiful moments over a season and a half partnership while having each other’s back. But only time will tell if this dynamic duo will be performing in the Levi’s Stadium this season onwards or not.
