Podcast:PuckSports Published On: Thu Aug 15 2024 Description: Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, chats with Mike Garafolo, NFL Network on his weekly visit. They chat about contract negotiations, player empowerment, and injuries. They touch on the ongoing contract dispute between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, as well as the potential contract extension for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. They also discuss the situation with Trent Williams and the ripple effect of retaining Aiyuk on the 49ers' roster. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the injury to J.J. McCarthy and the uncertainty surrounding his recovery.Chapters00:00 Mike is off to a golf lesson and they jump right into the 49ers standoff with Aiyuk08:18 The Aiyuk situation has put Trent Williams on the back burner14:39 If SF gives in, all 49er players will know they can play hardball with team 16:47 Player Empowerment in the NFL...Is it becoming the NBA? 20:47 The Hassan Reddick Contract Situation22:35 Geno Smith has approached the Seahawks about an extension 25:01 Surprised about the length of recovery for J.J. McCarthy