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The San Francisco 49ers have a delicate situation with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as he demands a raise and extension.

Aiyuk certainly deserves it after his past two seasons, but whether or not the 49ers actually give him the money is still up in the air.

But as difficult as a situation like this can be, Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon thinks San Francisco should turn up the heat.

There is a plethora of talented pass-catchers in this year’s draft class, and Gagnon believes taking a WR early could insure the 49ers whether or not Aiyuk sticks around long-term.

“Aiyuk seems frustrated by the impasse in negotiations, but the team appears intent on keeping him around,” Gagnon wrote on April 6.

“With rosters largely solidified around the league, the Niners might feel as though they don’t need to commit to Aiyuk beyond next season as of yet.

This draft is loaded with intriguing receivers. The Niners should take one early and see how both he and Aiyuk perform in 2024.”

San Francisco already has Deebo Samuel and George Kittle as Aiyuk’s leading receiving partners.

This is not to mention that RB Christian McCaffrey finished with the second-most receiving yards for an RB in 2023 (564).

Having an overload of weapons for Brock Purdy is a good idea, but adding another WR could be a waste of resources.