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NFL News: 49ers legend strongly defends Brandon Aiyuk after poor performance vs Jets

Following a controversial offseason and a season start marked by ups and downs, a San Francisco 49ers legend has weighed in on Brandon Aiyuk's performance.

Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
© Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesBrandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

One of the top contenders for at least a playoff spot boasts one of the best receivers in the league. And by ‘boasts,’ we mean that Brandon Aiyuk has finally reached a massive contract renewal agreement with the San Francisco 49ers and joined the roster. His absence during training camps was felt in Week 1, but a franchise legend has delivered a clear message regarding the situation.

The contract renewal with the Bay Area franchise was delayed to the extent that the WR missed a significant portion of the training camp led by Kyle Shanahan, while most of his teammates, barring injuries, were present.

In their Week 1 debut against the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers secured a significant victory. However, Aiyuk appeared to be out of rhythm, and many observers took notice. On this situation, none other than Bay Area legend Jerry Rice delivered a clear message.

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In an interview with @MorningRoast957, one of the greatest WRs in NFL history, Jerry Rice, commented on Brandon Aiyuk’s situation: “It’s going to take a couple games for Brandon Aiyuk. I think we are all in that healing process right now, because, man, it was crazy during the off season.

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Former player Jerry Lee Rice Sr looks on before Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida.

Jerry Rice and his expectations for this season

With the goal of returning to the Super Bowl, the 49ers got off to a strong start on Monday Night Football and are positioned as serious contenders to go deep once again, though this time, better luck is anticipated.

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Jerry Rice, one of the great legends of the Bay Area franchise, remains optimistic about what Shanahan’s team can achieve and hopes to see them lift the Super Bowl ring once again.

“I’m bleeding #49ers all the way. And we’re going to go win this thing this year. We’re going to take the whole thing. But people are not talking about us right now. We’ll just take the that professional approach and just win football games and get into the playoffs and get back to the Super Bowl and kick that door in.”

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Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on the field during a game against the St. Louis Rams at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 34-24

Peyton Manning reflects on Brandon Aiyuk’s performance

Unlike Jerry Rice’s perspective on Aiyuk’s performance in the game against the New York Jets, former Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning expressed his dissatisfaction with the WR’s performance.

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On his ManningCast show former Denver Broncos QB stated: “There’s a reason for training camp. You need it. You need the reps. Get those contracts done earlier, so we can get in training camp [and] we don’t drop balls on opening night,”

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Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy after winning the Super Bowl XLI 29-17 over the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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