Jerod Mayo on Brandon Aiyuk

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has acknowledged ongoing rumors regarding a potential trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk but has chosen to maintain a policy of not discussing players from other teams, a tactic reminiscent of his predecessor, Bill Belichick. Mayo stated, 'I'm just focused on the guys out here,' deflecting questions about trade negotiations while expressing confidence in the current roster, which includes receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne. Despite not confirming any active discussions, he did not entirely dismiss the idea of acquiring Aiyuk, who has been a standout player with over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. The Patriots are reportedly one of the finalists for Aiyuk, alongside the Cleveland Browns, as both teams have frameworks for a deal with the 49ers. However, for a trade to occur, the Patriots would also need to negotiate a new contract with Aiyuk, who is seeking a deal commensurate with his market value. As speculation continues, Patriots fans are eager to see if the team will bolster its receiving corps with Aiyuk's talents.