George Kittle shares fresh perspective about contracts he got from Richard Sherman amid Brandon Aiyuk’s tussle with 49ers

When George Kittle earned his contract extension from the Niners, he was teammates with Richard Sherman.

George Kittle shares fresh perspective about contracts he got from Richard Sherman amid Brandon Aiyuk’s tussle with 49ers

George Kittle and Richard Sherman (Via Imago)

The San Francisco 49ers’ No. 2 wide receiver really came through last year as they made a run for the Super Bowl. However, when the receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, sought an extension he deserved, the Niners haven’t been quite progressive. Amidst his struggle, Aiyuk got a supporting hand from his teammate, George Kittle. 

Before becoming the third highest-paid tight end, Kittle had his own share of struggle with the Niners to earn his deserving deal. With his teammate suffering the same fate, the star tight end understands what Aiyuk is going through. And that’s why, he offered a much-needed piece of advice which he got from former NLF star Richard Sherman. 

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Something that I like to tell anyone going through a contract is the same thing that Richard Sherman told me. Contracts are like braces. They suck the entire time, and then once you get them off, you forget that you ever had them.
George Kittle said on Tuesday’s presser

The time when Kittle earned his contract extension from the Niners, he was teammates with Sherman. That’s why the tight end confined him and found his advice quite helpful. He shared his own experience with the receiver about how the front office analyzes a player’s worth before offering an extension and wishes to have offered some comfort to Aiyuk. 

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Just like the former cornerback helped Kittle deal with his contract struggle, he wants to do the same for wide receiver Aiyuk. Although he didn’t get into specifics about his conversation with the All-Pro receiver, he revealed being happy that he can be some sort of resource. 

Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle
Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle (Via Imago)
I just tried to tell him it’s a horrible process. I hated the entire process when I was going through it. It’s not fun, but when it gets done or hopefully gets done, you’re like, ‘Hey, I get to play football now with my job security and my livelihood all secured.
George Kittle added

Moreover, he also shared the experience of the highest-paid defensive lineman Nick Bosa, who struggled with his contract last season and didn’t get it finalized until the first weeks before the NFL season began.

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