The NFL Draft always brings chaos, but this year it feels even crazier than usual.

Double-digit teams are trying to move up in the first round as franchise quarterbacks and game-changing wide receivers headline this year's class.

While on Thursday one NFC West team, the Los Angeles Rams, was reported to be looking to advance to the first round, The Athletic's Diana Russini now reported that a second team in that league is interested in advancing – and that is the case They're taking calls on two of their best players.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers line up during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers…
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers face off during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 11 at Levi's Stadium on , 2022 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers are reportedly fielding calls on Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk to move up in the draft.
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Russini reports that the San Francisco 49ers are interested in moving up in the first round and have had discussions with teams around All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel and the dominant Brandon Aiyuk.

According to sources, the 49ers have had discussions with teams, including a pick in the top 10, about trading their prized wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel to move up in the first round.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 25, 2024

Aiyuk has been in the headlines all season, long after a trade request was reported. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed that the team would like to keep him in San Francisco for the remainder of his career.

Aiyuk is having the best year of his young career in 2023. The former first-round pick caught 75 passes for a career-high 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns last season. This was followed by a 2022 season in which he set career highs with 78 catches and eight touchdowns and 1,015 yards.

However, Aiyuk is seeking a long-term deal, which is why he has made his name in trade talks this offseason.

As for Samuel, he has already received his long-term contract, although only after his own offseason full of drama and trade requests in 2022. He did, however, secure his big deal, a three-year, $71.5 million contract that runs through the next Season is underway.

If the 49ers were to trade Samuel on Thursday, they would pocket over $21 million in dead money, according to Over The Cap. As for Aiyuk, he's entering the final year of his rookie contract, which will pay him just over $14 million, but he wants a long-term deal.

This year's class is full of wide receivers. So if the 49ers wanted to add one on a rookie deal, they would have their options.

The best receiver in this year's class is probably Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., but not far behind are LSU's Malik Nabers and Washington's Rome Odunze. Those are the “big three” and all would require the team to move up, probably to the top 10. After that, there are other great options like Texas' Adonai Mitchell, LSU's Brian Thomas Jr., Oregon's Troy Franklin and Florida's Keon Coleman from the State.

The 49ers currently have the No. 31 pick in the first round. But it sounds like they're aiming for a promotion, similar to what they did in 2020 when they got Aiyuk. In this draft, they moved up to No. 25 from the same No. 31.

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(THE TALK) Partners who live together typically arrive at this important point in their relationship in one of two ways — what some clinicians refer to as “sliding versus deciding.” Moving in together can happen without much thought or it can be well thought out and planned.

Some couples may see living together as a test of future marriage. For others, marriage is not a goal, so living together can be the ultimate expression of their commitment.

I have been a relationship therapist and researcher specializing in intimate relationships for over 25 years. Based on my research and clinical experience, I recommend couples discuss the importance of sharing a home before combining households. This gives partners the opportunity to set realistic expectations, negotiate budget roles and practice their communication.

My colleagues and I have developed a list of topics that partners should talk about before moving in together – or even after, when the moving boxes are already unpacked. These topics are divided into three main categories.

1. Expectations

Why do you want to move in together? what is the purpose Will it lead to marriage? Many relationships struggle with the intersection of reality and expectation.

Clients tell me that their expectations of cohabitation often depend on what they grew up with – for example, “My mother ate dinner at 6 p.m. every night, I expect the same from my partner.” Expectations also extend to intimacy, such as B. “Now that we share a bed, we can have sex all the time.”

Conversations about what this bonding phase means for the relationship and how it affects each individual’s identity are part of this negotiation. Is moving in together “practice” for marriage? Are we moving to one of our current locations or are we looking for a new home together? How will we divide household finances? How often will we be intimate? Can we get a pet?

Understanding what will and won’t change will help ease that transition and create space for conversations about the essentials of living together.

2. Household roles

When people leave their childhood homes, the household rules they grew up with—both the ones they liked and the ones they hated—tend along with them.

It’s important for couples to talk about how they plan to do everyday chores like dishes, trash, cooking, cleaning, and so on. My colleagues and I encourage couples to begin these conversations by naming their strengths. If you enjoy grocery shopping but don’t like cooking, offer to do what you prefer first. Discuss the different needs of your household—including finances, pets, children, cars, and so on—and try to find a balance in sharing responsibilities.

During these negotiations, remember to consider each person’s obligations outside the home. For example, if a person stays at home or is free in the summer, take this into account when determining the balance.

I once worked with a couple where one partner wanted their spouse to be “less of an asshole.” As we dug a little deeper, she really wanted him to vacuum. As they continued to speak, they began to understand that their household rules were neither balanced nor accommodating to the fluctuations in their lifestyles, family needs, and work demands.

3. Communication

Perhaps the most important conversation to have is actually about communication. How responsive do I expect my partner to be when I text them? How do I tell them I really need some time to myself? When can I talk to them about my changing needs?

This can be an excellent time to turn to a couple and family therapist to help resolve some of these issues. Often times, the hurtful comments people make to each other are really about expectations, fear, and fear of the unknown. Talking about the best way to identify and meet your partner’s needs and concerns invites collaboration and unity, which ultimately strengthens the relationship.

People and relationships change over time. Everyone is shaped by their own life experiences, one of which can be moving in with a partner. Communication and empathy are crucial as expectations change and evolve. This continues to be true as couples go through transitions throughout their lives.

Big things like moving, graduating, getting a new job, and having kids, as well as small things like choosing a TV show or trying a new recipe are all important topics to talk about. Developing good communication skills can serve as a foundation for managing the trials and tribulations that relationships bring.

And it’s never too late to have those conversations — even if you’re already living together.

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