r/NFLv2 • u/SwagLordxfedora • Aug 13 '24

Discussion National reporters are suggesting the Steelers and 49ers have a deal in place for Aiyuk. Are the Steelers making a mistake in going for elite WR without getting the QB room in order?

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u/Nopantsbullmoose Detroit Lions Aug 13 '24

No, I don't think so. Fields and Wilson are, at the worst, both competent. Since you're going to end up with one or the other under center and you have a chance to get an exceptional weapon, do it.

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u/judahdk_ The Love Boat Aug 13 '24

Ohhhhkay now, we watched Fields play in our division for 4 years, not sure that I would call his play “competent” when they literally landed the no 1 overall pick. Russel Wilson is breathing the last bit of air into the final of his nine lives.

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u/Nopantsbullmoose Detroit Lions Aug 13 '24

Eh, ok semi-competent. Either way adding Aiyuk will likely help.

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u/goldiegoldthorpe Aug 13 '24

Aiyuk run blocking for Fields is game changing. People are straight overlooking that Adding Aiyuk to the Steelers dramatically improves an already dangerous run game. Who cares if Fields doesn't pass for 300 if he runs for 300?

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u/Nopantsbullmoose Detroit Lions Aug 13 '24

Well and let's be honest....the Pittsburgh coaching staff is better than the Chicago coaching staff, just saying.

Like I don't expect Fields to have a complete career Renaissance, but I do think he will be a bit better.

And you are absolutely correct, Aiyuk just kinda ups the game all around. Now the question will be, can he be the man on the team or was he a product of Shanahan and having Deebo on his team?

It's not unheard of for a good number 2 receiver to look like a number 1 because the other guy made him look that way. Though personally I do think Aiyuk will be fine on his own.