George Kittle has extended his contract in San Francisco. The iconic tight end signed a four year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $76.4 Million. That makes him one of the best paid players in the NFL. Considering the recent success the 49ers have had in the NFL, and Kittle’s contribution to that, we can understand that the 49ers were looking to wrap up the contract negotiations with George sooner rather than later. The draft is behind us and we, the 49ers included, are looking forward to the start of the season.
The money has been rolling in for the players this pre-season. Who’s benefitted the most?
Many have long pointed out, normally from the comfort of an armchair or couch, that the athletes of today are overpaid considering what they do. Many have speculated how the money being spent on individual players in many sports could be better used to benefit all the citizens. Regardless, the NFL is a huge economy on its own and the teams are willing to spend more than ever to get the players that they want.
The NFL has been going through some changes in the past few years. They have attempted to shake the terrible image the league has garnered by expanding the NFL overseas and a new marketing campaign. The effect has been noticeable even for those in a far off country. The NFL is more popular than ever and the international expansion has given the sport new life, and new fans.
The 49ers have been part of that new success, reaching the post-season on a number of occasions and , unfortunately for them, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. But the fact that they have displayed consistent performances and results has been a great sign for the future for all the fans in San Francisco. They are looking to tighten up their future, and with the new Kittle contract, they have done so.
What exactly is George Kittle getting from San Francisco?
After the drama that the world was forced to endure during the draft this year, many had questions as to what the 49ers were going to do. They would eventually select defensive linebacker Mykel Williams as their first choice. This, along with the rest of their selections, led many to speculate that the legendary George Kittle would be getting a new contract extension soon.
They have the talent of Brock Purdy in the quarterback role, so they needed someone like Kittle to ensure their offense was a dangerous challenge for any team in the NFL. George Kittle was a big part of their plans. His $76.4 Million contract extension is evidence to that. He and the team made the announcement recently via social media, the town square of choice for most of modern society.
The contracts in the NFL this year are record breaking, and George Kittle is now part of an elite group of players to earn a ridiculous amount of money. His skills and ability on the field have never been in question as he has been one of the NFL’s best tight ends over the last decade easily. So we all know he is worth spending big money on, but even for him that’s a lot of money.
Will we see George Kittle and the 49ers in the Super Bowl this year?
After the drama that was the NFL draft, the football world is looking to move on and begin preparing for the new season. The 49ers have a real chance at the Super Bowl this year. They have come so close in recent years and this new contract for George Kittle will surely serve as all the motivation he needs to push himself to the limits and beyond. For $76 Million dollars, the expectations will be a Super Bowl or something close. We all know that he has the skills on the field and in the locker room to get the 49ers there, whether that happens, we’ll see.
