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They also believe Aiyuk could be on the move.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Matt Bowen had a traits-based article<\/a> where he went through each position and identified who was the best. For example, San Francisco 49ers<\/a> wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was named the best blocking wide receiver in the NFL:<\/p>\n

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Best blocking receiver: <\/strong>Brandon Aiyuk<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>49ers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Aiyuk will win as a blocker on the perimeter \u2014 you can see his competitive play style there. He gives a lot of effort to help spring explosive plays, working to the third level to block defenders down the field.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jauan Jennings may have something to say about that, but it\u2019s a testament to how Aiyuk has bought into the 49ers culture and grown as a player.<\/p>\n

San Francisco will face one of the most difficult decisions for any organization this offseason as they decide whether they can continue to invest in the promising wide receiver out of Arizona State<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve seen the Niners reward their homegrown talent with record-setting contract extensions, think George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Deebo Samuel. But we\u2019ve also seen the front office trade away their former first round picks under the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch regime.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Dan Graziano<\/a> lumped Aiyuk with Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs as potential wideouts who could be on the move this offseason:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m going to stick with the wide receiver position, though, and mention a few more possibilities: Stefon Diggs<\/a>, Brandon Aiyuk<\/a> and Tee Higgins<\/a>. Diggs\u2019 situation in Buffalo could depend a lot on the way the rest of the Bills\u2019 season goes, as he has had some well-publicized issues<\/a> with the way things have worked there over the past year and could \u2014 if they have another disappointing finish \u2014 decide he\u2019d rather be elsewhere. Aiyuk is a brilliant talent whom the 49ers would love to keep, but he\u2019s due for a contract extension, and they can\u2019t keep everyone. Higgins didn\u2019t get the extension<\/a> he was looking for this offseason, and while he\u2019s a strong candidate for a franchise tag, he also could be on the move if the Bengals were to get a lot in return.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019m fascinated to see how the outcome of this season for the 49ers impacts their future decisions. It\u2019s clear as day that Aiyuk is a top talent.<\/p>\n

On the one hand, he\u2019s a true No. 1 who has made Brock Purdy\u2019s transition as a full-time starter that much easier knowing there\u2019s a reliable third down target he can trust. Think back to Sunday. When\u2019s the last time Kyle Shanahan threw a double move to the same player in one game?<\/p>\n

The argument against paying Aiyuk is that he was the fourth leading receiver in a game where the Niners scored over 40 points. In the lone game he missed, the 49ers scored 30 against the Giants.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d pay Aiyuk. There aren\u2019t ten better players at the position than him and based on his growth each year, he\u2019s still a few years away from reaching his full potential. Injuries aren\u2019t a concern, either.<\/p>\n

Those negotiations won\u2019t be easy for the 49ers.<\/p>\n

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