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George Kittle Is EVERYTHING to the 49ers — Which Is Exactly Why He Cannot Rush Back
George Kittle is the most complete tight end in football. He is the heartbeat of the San Francisco 49ers offense. He is one of the most beloved players in the Bay Area — and frankly in the entire NFL — because he plays the game with a ferocity and a joy that is impossible not to love. There is nobody like him. Rushing back from a massive injury, is a big mistake. George Kittle does not need to be a hero in September. He needs to be a weapon in January. And those are two very different timelines that require two very different mindsets from one of the least patient competitors in professional…
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