A former NFL star defender knows how to handle the Brandon Aiyuk drama.Efe Obada, who recorded 15 sacks during his seven-year pro career, didn’t hold back when discussing his unique view on what the San Francisco 49ers are facing. Efe Obada had his say on one of the NFL’s biggest storiesgetty“If I have a really close relationship with him, oh my gosh, I’m going to be ripping into him and making it very uncomfortable for him,” Obada exclusively told talkSPORT’s Will Gavin on the latest episode of Inside the NFL. “I’m like, ‘Hey, who’s this guy? Who have we just signed?’ “Obada was joking about the intense approach.The former Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders defender acknowledged that he will always be ‘player first’ in his view because of his NFL background.“He’s proven himself. He’s more than capable,” Obada said. “A couple years in the league, he was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He’s got the capabilities. But he’s been away from the game. So this is a business — it’s about production.”San Francisco can either keep Aiyuk on the active roster, trade him or release the 28-year-old wideout.Aiyuk, who hasn’t played in two years, signed a four-year, $120 million extension in 2024.San Francisco is 6-1 and leading the NFC West while dealing with the potential of Aiyuk trying to return to the team on Friday. There’s bad blood between Aiyuk, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers.Aiyuk could remain with the 49ers, be traded or get releasedGettyGeorge Kittle is skeptical that the 49ers will allow Aiyuk into the team buildinggettyThe fifth-year receiver has regularly been in the news this week, ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.“Do you think he gets in the facility?” veteran tight end George Kittle said. “I don’t make any of those decisions, so it’s not on my radar,” 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said. “I just focus on my job. I haven’t thought about it.”Aiyuk was one of the most promising young wide receivers in the NFL from 2020-23.But the former first-round draft pick from Arizona State tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee, and he hasn’t played since a limited seven-game run during the 2024 campaign. “Ultimately, it’s about does he have value to this team?” Obada said. “Is he going to be a distraction to the organization and what we’re trying to build here? Is he going to be additive? “And then sometimes as a player, it’s maybe not your decision, not your call. But if I have a personal relationship with him, welcome him with open arms and I see definitely see the value in him.”Now it’s on the 49ers to decide how to handle Aiyuk’s uncertain NFL future. Sign up for talkSPORT Stateside, the YouTube channel dedicated to passionate US Sports fans. Will Gavin, Brian T. Smith, former NFL star Efe Obada and a collection of special guests debate the biggest talking points across the NFL, soccer, NBA and more.