We’re seeing a lot of takes flying around Twitter after news broke that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was getting a five-year, $75 million contract that made him the highest-paid tight end ever.
Yes, he’s the centerpiece of the passing offense for the Niners after amassing 85 catches and 1,053 yards in his third season, just a year after grabbed 88 and 1,377.
But can we give his run- and pass-blocking some love here? That’s another big reason that he deserves the title of highest-paid tight end for a team that runs the ball a ton.
If you need proof, here are some videos:
#GoNiners TE George Kittle pancaking Justin Houston in pass-protection. No, really: pic.twitter.com/iwUnnUub0A
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) September 25, 2018
We saw Kittle on the backside of outside zone, now check him out on the frontside. Awesome job on Ingram to kick him out and get his hips/shoulders opened up. RB had to bounce, but a really nice block from your TE: pic.twitter.com/MUdZxcmHIE
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 3, 2018
Alright, now this is getting ridiculous. George Kittle for president: pic.twitter.com/i7jCKuBvRZ
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 10, 2018
Weekly George Kittle run-blocking appreciation tweet pic.twitter.com/lp5Brb7sru
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) September 24, 2019
George Kittle was a monster in the run game against the Ravens.
Shanahan postgame: “That was probably as good as of a run-blocking game in terms of how much a tight end in outside zone can move the edge setters. He dominated in that game."
📽️👇🔥 pic.twitter.com/GmHZpZzAag
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) December 3, 2019
There's run blocking and then there's what George Kittle just did 🥞
(via @49ers)pic.twitter.com/BmElQSMcQK
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2019
George Kittle is a better pass blocker than your teams left tackle 💁♂️ #49ers pic.twitter.com/v4aS5X95tL
— TheSFNiners (@TheSFNiners) May 18, 2020
George Kittle just dominating as a blocker per usual 💪 @gkittle46 pic.twitter.com/ViDrEqOgYX
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 11, 2020
You get it now. You’re paying for the full package here.
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