Does 49ers WR signing impact Brandon Aiyuk contract talks?

The veteran pass catcher played eight games with the Miami Dolphins last season.

On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers made an addition to their receiving core. The 49ers signed veteran pass catcher Robbie Chosen, formerly known as Robbie Anderson.

Chosen has played eight seasons in the NFL, most recently with Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins. Chosen played nine games with the Dolphins last season, Chosen notched four receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown. Prior to Chosen joining the Dolphins, the Temple product played with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals.

Via @TomPelissero on Twitter:

The #49ers have made a wide receiver move: Veteran Chosen Anderson is signing with San Francisco, per his agents @davidcanter and @nessmugrabi.

The receiver formerly known as Robbie/Robby Anderson had multiple offers and chose a team with an immediate need. pic.twitter.com/jnCPEMkeaO

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 8, 2024

Although there is currently constant chatter and speculation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk’s contract talks with the 49ers or a potential trade, the addition of another speedy wide receiver shouldn’t play a role in Aiyuk’s situation in Santa Clara.

While Chosen adds a serious speed threat to whatever field he steps on, it would be a surprise if he’s leaned on as a potential contingency plan if Aiyuk exits the Bay Area in a trade.

With proven veterans like Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings filling San Francisco’s receiving core and young players like Ricky Pearsall dealing with an injury and Jacob Cowing coming off an injury, Chosen will likely have a chance to fill reps and make a case for a roster spot in practice and the preseason.

However once Pearsall and Cowing return to form, they will likely eat up reps in Aiyuk’s absence along with other young pass catchers Ronnie Bell and Danny Gray.

Despite having some proven experience with the Jets and Panthers and some familiarity with scheme after playing with McDaniel in Miami, Chosen’s arrival in the Bay Area shouldn’t have much impact on Aiyuk’s situation with the 49ers.

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Vanderbilt, Anderson, Emory, Keiser men’s golf claim top spots final regular season Bushnell/Golfweek Div. I coaches polls

It’s a familiar spot for the Vanderbilt men’s golf team.

The Commodores have finished the regular season where they started it, in the top spot in the Bushnell/Golfweek Div. I Coaches Poll. Vanderbilt received 19 of the 20 first-place votes and 498 total points in this latest poll.

North Carolina, Arizona State, Illinois (which received the remaining first-place vote) and Texas Tech make up the rest of the top five.

Stanford, Florida State, Pepperdine, Georgia Tech, and Florida check in at Nos. 6 through 10.

San Diego State and Wake Forest joined the poll after not being ranked the last time out.

Anderson is No. 1 in first spring 2023 Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll

The Trojans received 14 first-place votes and 422 points in the process.

Before teeing off at the LMU Spring Kick-Off on Monday, Anderson (SC) picked up where they left off fall 2022 as the Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll’s No. 1 for Feb. 10.

The Trojans received 14 first-place votes and 422 points in the process. Barry (five first-place votes), West Florida, Grand Valley State, and Lee rounded out the top five, while Henderson State, Nova Southeastern, Oklahoma Christian, North Georgia and Sonoma State completed the top 10.

Sixteen others, including Lander, Florida Southern and Chico State, received votes.

Rank	University (first-place votes)	Points
1	Anderson (SC) (14)	422
2	Barry (5)	404
3	West Florida	368
4	Grand Valley State	361
5	Lee	358
6	Henderson State	333
7	Nova Southeastern	315
8	Oklahoma Christian	305
9	North Georgia	301
10	Sonoma State	254
11	Tampa	245
12	Georgia Southwestern	210
13	Clayton State	204
14	Colorado State-Pueblo	186
15	Missouri-St. Louis	185
16	Western New Mexico	169
17	CSU Monterey Bay	129
18	Saint Leo	128
19	Simon Fraser	87
20	Carson-Newman	84
21	Lincoln Memorial	81
22	Stanislaus State	75
23	Findlay	61
24	Limestone	60
25	Northeastern State	40

Others receiving votes: Lander 27, Florida Southern 24, Chico State 21, Missouri S&T 16, Harding 16, South Carolina Aiken 15, Western Washington 14, McKendree 7, Washburn 6, Central Oklahoma 5, Winona State 3, Wayne State (MI) 2, CSU East Bay 1, Coker 1, Midwestern State 1, Southwestern Oklahoma State 1.

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‘He’s told the coaches he’s going to return’: Bob Stoops says Drake Stoops will return in 2023

Drake Stoops set to return to the Oklahoma Sooners for 2023.

There’s been speculation about [autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag]’ intentions for the 2023 season, but that has been put to bed ahead of the Oklahoma Sooners’ matchup with the Florida State Seminoles. On an episode of Bob Stoops on the former Oklahoma head coach’s YouTube channel, Stoops was asked if Drake would be returning for another season in Norman.

Stoops said, “Yeah, he’s told the coaches that he’s going to return for his next year and take his COVID year and work on some particular things that he feels he can be better at. At this point, that’s where it’s at, and he’s set to play another year.”

That’s a massive boost for an Oklahoma wide receiver group that is in a period of flux. Questions remain about whether star wideout [autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] will return for his senior season or make the jump and head to the NFL draft. Additionally, the Sooners have had three receivers enter the transfer portal. [autotag]Theo Wease[/autotag] was the most notable loss, as he was a contributor in his time in Norman.

Stoops’ return adds stability and ensures the Sooners will have at least two starting returners in Stoops and [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag] if Mims does head to the NFL. In 2022, Stoops has tallied 37 catches for 366 yards and three touchdowns. He’s a big-time third-down target out of the slot because of his work in the intermediate areas of the field. That’s going to be a big help next year for whoever is under center in Norman.

Stoops is a veteran leader and presence in the locker room. His experience will be invaluable to younger receivers like Farooq, [autotag]LV Bunkley-Shelton[/autotag], [autotag]J.J. Hester[/autotag], [autotag]Gavin Freeman[/autotag], [autotag]Jayden Gibson[/autotag], [autotag]Nicholas Anderson[/autotag], and incoming receivers like four-star signees [autotag]Jaquaize Pettaway[/autotag] and [autotag]Keyon Brown[/autotag].

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Anderson finishes fall 2022 as No. 1 team in Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll

The Trojans received 13 of a possible 18 first-place votes and 444 points in the process.

Anderson (South Carolina) is No. 1 for the second consecutive Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

The Trojans received 13 of a possible 18 first-place votes and 444 points in the process. They were followed in the top five by Barry (five first-place votes), West Florida, Lee and Grand Valley State. Oklahoma Christian, North Georgia, Henderson State, Nova Southeastern, who jumped from No. 13 to No. 9, and Sonoma State round out the top 10.

Clayton State rose six spots from No. 18 in the October 28 poll to No. 12, and Tampa to No. 13 from No. 17. Saint Leo (No. 17), Carson-Newman (No. 20), Northeastern State (No. 23) and Stanislaus State (T-24) each entered after receiving votes on October 28.

There were 25 others received votes.

Rank	Team (first-place votes)	Points	Previous
1	Anderson (SC) (13)	444	1
2	Barry (5)	431	3
3	West Florida	404	2
4	Lee	373	6
5	Grand Valley State	367	4
6	Oklahoma Christian	345	5
7	North Georgia	329	10
8	Henderson State	320	8
9	Nova Southeastern	279	13
10	Sonoma State	278	9
11	Georgia Southwestern State	269	11
12	Clayton State	228	18
13	Tampa	197	17
14	Missouri – St. Louis	188	14
15	Colorado State Pueblo	162	15
16	Western New Mexico	159	16
17	Saint Leo	131	RV
18	Cal State-Monterey Bay	122	12
19	Limestone	111	25
20	Carson-Newman	87	RV
21	Simon Fraser	86	23
22	Lincoln Memorial	57	20
23	Northeastern State	56	RV
T-24	Findlay	52	24
T-24	Stanislaus State	52	RV

Others receiving votes: Lander (45); Chico State (40); Western Washington (38); Harding (34); Washburn (33); Midwestern State (26); Cameron (17); Wayne State (MI) (14); McKendree (13); Columbus State (11); Cal State-East Bay (9); Florida Southern (7); Flagler (5); Coker (4); Erskine (4); Holy Names (4); Union (TN) (4); Barton (3); Cal State-San Marcos (2); Lincoln (MO) (2); Lynn (2); Missouri S&T (2); Winona State (2); Colorado Mines (1); South Carolina Aiken (1).

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Anderson moves into Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll’s top spot for Oct. 28

Anderson (SC) is No. 1 in the October 28 Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

Moving up from No. 7 and with wins in all four of its fall tournaments, Anderson is No. 1 in the Oct. 28 Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

The Trojans, who received nine first-place votes and 404 points, defeated numerous poll regulars in a strong McCoy Wright Currahee Collegiate Invitational on Tuesday to cement their undefeated fall season.

West Florida (two first-place votes, 402 overall points) and Barry (five first-places, 399 points) were within five points of the Trojans, while Grand Valley State, who also won four fall tournaments, leaped from No. 17 to No. 4. Oklahoma Christian (one first-place vote), Lee, Western Washington, Henderson State, Sonoma State, and North Georgia complete the top 10.

Twenty-four others received votes.

Rank	Team (First-place votes)	Points	Previous
1	Anderson (9)	404	7
2	West Florida (2)	402	3
3	Barry (5)	399	1
4	Grand Valley State	359	17
5	Oklahoma Christian (1)	353	6
6	Lee	308	2
7	Western Washington	304	NR
8	Henderson State	296	12
9	Sonoma State	278	25
10	North Georgia	267	4
11	Georgia Southwestern State	249	5
12	Cal State-Monterey Bay	205	NR
13	Nova Southeastern	181	8
14	Missouri-St. Louis	173	13
15	Colorado State Pueblo	167	11
16	Western New Mexico	156	NR
17	Tampa	147	NR
18	Clayton State	107	15
19	Cameron	93	NR
20	Lincoln Memorial	88	9
T-21	Midwestern State	68	NR
T-21	Cal State-East Bay	68	NR
23	Simon Fraser	67	NR
24	Findlay	64	24
25	Limestone	63	10

Others receiving votes: Northeastern State (36); Harding (32); Saint Leo (31); Chico State (28); Washburn (28); Wayne State (15); McKendree (11); South Carolina Aiken (10); Central Oklahoma (8); Holy Names (8); Winona State (8); Carson-Newman (7); Southwestern Oklahoma State (7); Barton (5); Missouri S&T (5); Lander (3); Southern Arkansas (3); Stanislaus State (3); St. Mary’s (Texas) (3); Cal State-San Marcos (2); Central Missouri (2); Union (2); Columbus State (1); Virginia Union (1).

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Ranking 8 of the best 2020 free agent wide receivers

There are currently 70 wide receivers that are set to be free agents according to Spotrac. There’s a chance some of these pass-catchers will get the franchise tag, but most of them will end up testing the free agency market. Some may end up on a practice squad or out of the league, while others will end up cashing in. It’s the latter group we are focusing on here. These eight wide receivers are the best on the market.

A.J. Green

It doesn’t matter that Green didn’t play last year and has been hobbled by injuries two years in a row. We’re talking about A.J. Green here. He was drafted fourth overall in 2011. He’s made the Pro Bowl seven times. He has physical abilities that wide receivers can only dream of having. He makes big plays. He can stretch the field. He can be a possession wide receiver. Yes, his injuries are a concern, but no one should have rushed back to get on the field for that Bengals team last year. There’s a good chance Green is franchise tagged. There’s no way Cincinnati lets him leave without compensation.

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