“I’d do that in a heartbeat”: Christopher Price weighs in on the framework of a Brandon Aiyuk trade to Patriots
On this morning’s Toucher & Hardy radio program, Christopher Price talked about the 49ers working on potential trades for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The two teams in the mix are the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots. For Cleveland, the trade could involve Amari Cooper, and for New England, it might include Kendrick Bourne. Price mentioned that New England would probably need to add some draft picks to make the deal happen, as a straight swap of Bourne for Aiyuk wouldn’t be enough. He pointed out that if the Patriots could handle the financial side without giving up a first-round pick, it would be a great move for them. While Amari Cooper is currently a better player than Kendrick Bourne, New England could make the trade more attractive by adding extra picks.
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BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS
- Potential Trades: The 49ers are negotiating trades involving wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk with the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots.
- Trade Components: For Cleveland, the trade could involve Amari Cooper. For New England, it might include Kendrick Bourne along with some additional draft picks.
- New England’s Strategy: New England would likely need to add draft picks to make the deal work, as a straight swap of Bourne for Aiyuk wouldn’t be enough.
- Financial Considerations: Christopher Price thinks it would be a great move for the Patriots if they can manage the financial side, like paying Aiyuk around $25 million a year, without giving up a first-round pick.
- Player Comparison: While Amari Cooper is currently a better player than Kendrick Bourne, New England could sweeten the deal by adding extra picks.
- Draft Pick Importance: Price emphasized that New England should avoid giving up a first-round pick, as it will likely be a high pick next year. Instead, they could offer a second or third-round pick to make the deal more attractive.
