SANTA CLARA — 49ers tight end George Kittle had a breakout season, and became a leader both on and off the field. Coach Kyle Shanahan, along with general manager John Lynch and the player himself, have sky-high expectations.
It all starts with how Kittle handles his business off the field first.
If there’s one thing very noticeable about Kittle it's that he embodies the phrase “good vibes only.” While he is frustrated by losses, he seems to find the silver lining in everything and exudes positive energy.
That positive energy might be one of the reasons he was voted to be a team captain by his teammates, which is rare for a second-year player.