# Greg Auman: In his Week 4 All-Star column, Auman said 49ers guard Dominick Puni, a 2024 third-round pick, will be paid handsomely in the near future.

**Claimed:** Oct 6, 2026
**Pundit:** Greg Auman — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-auman
**Outlet:** Fox Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fox-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-4-all-stars-drake-maye-kenneth-walker-ceedee-lamb-tetairoa-mcmillan-patriots-chiefs-cowboys

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> Puni, a 2024 third-rounder, is going to get paid well very soon

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## The claims

- **Dominick Puni to sign a new deal**
  - Kind: Contract Calls · About: Dominick Puni
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Dominick Puni — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dominick-puni

## What others said about the same people

- Brian Peacock on Dominick Puni: Peacock lays out his projected 53-man roster for the 49ers, position by position: three specialists, three quarterbacks (including Curtis Rourke), five running backs, six receivers (cutting Christian Kirk), three tight ends (cutting Braden Willis), nine offensive linemen, ten defensive linemen (with Mykel Williams on PUP), five linebackers, six cornerbacks and four safeties. He also predicts a new player will take center snaps in preseason week three. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62e9aad7-105c-45a0-95b3-3b43b64603ae (not settled)
- Gordon McGuinness on Dominick Puni: A PFF piece names one breakout candidate for each of the 32 NFL teams for the 2026 season, adding a few specific projections such as Josh Downs taking over as Indianapolis' No. 2 receiver, Isaac TeSlaa becoming Detroit's No. 3 wideout, Aireontae Ersery finishing as a top-20 tackle and Dominick Puni establishing himself as a top-15 guard. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e65e5177-9d8e-47db-b1b5-45bf47de577d (not settled)

## More contract calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Josh Alper on Darius Slayton: Alper expects the released Darius Slayton to sign with a new team for a minimum salary, since his guaranteed money from the Giants widens his pool of suitors. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3b74da10-a656-4877-ac7e-75867c72f565 (scored 100)
- Noah Strackbein on Darius Slayton: Strackbein says Pittsburgh views Roman Wilson as its No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., but argues the Steelers should add released Giants veteran Darius Slayton as insurance, expecting Slayton to sign cheaply on a veteran-minimum deal, and refers to 2026 as Aaron Rodgers' final season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c6348972-c1bf-48f1-ba03-d5c2ef44561a (scored 100)
- Chris Brockman on Baker Mayfield: Brockman's season-preview overreactions: Fernando Mendoza becomes an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist; Dak Prescott wins MVP and the Cowboys win the Super Bowl; Jesse Minter's Ravens win the AFC North; C.J. Stroud leads Houston to the AFC's No. 1 seed; Jonathan Taylor approaches 2,000 rushing yards; Baker Mayfield wins the NFC South, goes 12-5 and reaches the NFC title game while landing a $60 million-per-year deal; and Aaron Rodgers throws 35-plus touchdowns as the Steelers go 11-6 and win the North. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d508736e-a824-4fa0-854c-df4ebdd9ef02 (scored 100)
- Jon Gruden on Baker Mayfield: The former Buccaneers head coach predicted that Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield are closer on a new contract than believed and that an extension will get done. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10bb8ff2-886c-488e-b693-fb4ea9dd5880 (scored 100)
- Doug "D-Mac" McKain on Puka Nacua: McKinney believes the Rams will ultimately hand Puka Nacua a large contract extension, and that it will get done around training camp. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/368a2775-ed42-49a4-a6f4-f7ed03fa042e (scored 0)
- Rich Eisen on James Cook: Eisen pushed back on the idea that Micah Parsons would demand a trade, saying Parsons stays in Dallas and gets his deal done late as usual, and he also argued the Bills will end up paying James Cook rather than letting him leave. He added that if Myles Garrett is traded, Cleveland will certainly draft Abdul Carter to replace him. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0408618c-30c6-4f24-bdb4-a9a722ea42e7 (scored 100)

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