Not long before San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed what was then the largest contract afforded a signal-caller in NFL history, I predicted Jimmy G would receive a five-year, $137.5 million deal.
No joke. I predicted it (kudos to me).
Now, heading into the 2020 season, the Niners are faced with dishing out another new contract, this time for All-Pro tight end George Kittle.
Kittle, who is entering year four of his four-year rookie deal, stands to become the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the numerous records and accolades he’s set since San Francisco selected him in Round 5 of the 2017 NFL Draft.