Matt Maiocco weighs in on Trent Williams' contract stalemate, a substation "nothingburger," & if SF can recoup anything for Aiyuk

Matt Maiocco, 49ers insider for NBC Sports Bay Area, joins the KNBR Podcast to break down key developments from the NFL's annual meeting and 49ers offseason updates. He expresses cautious optimism about Trent Williams' contract situation, noting that John Lynch's comments suggest negotiations are nearing resolution, with both sides working to find a mutually agreeable deal before the draft. Regarding Brandon Aiyuk, Maiocco confirms the 49ers are open to trading him, framing Jed York’s praise as a strategic signal to other teams that Aiyuk is available at a low cost. The discussion also touches on the NFL’s potential use of replacement referees, with Maiocco suggesting the league may use centralized replay oversight as leverage in negotiations. Additionally, Maiocco debunks the 'substation' theory—once believed to negatively affect players—as a 'nothingburger,' citing independent scientific data showing EMF levels were 400 times below unsafe thresholds. He also evaluates free agent prospects, particularly Joey Bosa, noting the 49ers can’t afford his current asking price but may revisit the deal if his value drops. Finally, he discusses the 49ers’ challenging international scheduling, including a September 10th game in Australia and a later home game in Mexico City, where they’ve blocked the Raiders and Broncos to avoid logistical and competitive disadvantages.