Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers 49ERS SQUAD SHOW: 49ers GAINING GROUND in NFC PLAYOFF RACE, BRANDON AIYUK UPDATE
Dec 4, 2025
Dwayne Boyd, a four-time Super Bowl champion, brings invaluable insights into the 49ers’ playoff aspirations. The team benefits from their bye week, aiming to advance in the standings, but concerns loom over Brandon Aiyuk's troubling absence. Boyd highlights the cultural shifts necessary for playoff readiness, emphasizing defense and explosive plays as keys to success. The panel discusses missed trade opportunities and locker-room dynamics affecting Aiyuk, painting a complex picture of the team’s current state and future potential.
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Lynch Calls Aiyuk Return A Hope
- John Lynch said realistically Brandon Aiyuk's return this season is "hope" rather than likely.
- That public assessment signals the team and player are far apart on a resolution.
No Clear Winners In Aiyuk Standoff
- Brian Peacock predicts a crash course toward cutting Brandon Aiyuk in the offseason if nothing changes.
- He highlights mutual loss: Aiyuk loses guarantees and the 49ers lose roster value and possible draft assets.
Old‑School Locker Room Reaction
- Dwayne Boyd compares Aiyuk's behavior to selfishness and recounts old-school team punishments.
- He imagines removing Aiyuk from the locker room entirely for his stance.