MIAMI — George Kittle, the best tight end in the NFL, is due for a new contract from the 49ers, and in those negotiations, he can ask for anything he wants.
The most money for a tight end in NFL history? It’s his.
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Long terms? Even with his injury history, the 49ers would give it to him.
Kittle is just that good, and just that vital to the 49ers, who will play in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
But Tuesday, Kittle suggested that he would use his immense leverage in any contract negotiations to keep an assistant coach around the 49ers.