When Kyle Shanahan was asked how he planned to adjust the offense in the absence of Deebo Samuel, he casually mentioned George Kittle’s name during his response. On today’s Oh, Hey There! podcast, Javier Vega and Leo Luna think 85 bears more responsibility than that.
“You’re going to need to get your conversions with George Kittle,” Vega said, “You’re going to need him to get his yards after the catch. Kyle and Jimmy [Garoppolo] need to get the ball in the playmakers’ hands.”
‘Kittle is your offensive captain. Your spark. Your energy,” Luna added, “He’s the guy you paid more than anyone in the NFL at that position.