49ers Mailbag: George Kittle not slowing down with extra rib padding

Kwon Alexander returns to practice, provides 'boost' for 49ersIf there is one thing you should know about 49ers tight end George Kittle, it’s that nothing seems to impede his progress.

Whether it’s fractured ribs cartilage or a defender having a firm grasp of his face mask while others are jumping on his back, Kittle has proven to be a virtually unstoppable force.

Kittle has fashioned a different look in the 49ers’ Week 16 and 17 games, catching the attention of some viewers. But his production remained unchanged.

And that’s how this playoff bye-week edition of the 49ers Mailbag kicks off ...

I noticed during the game against the Seahawks that George kittle was playing with an extra large pad…