George Kittle on How Players Get Paid in the NFL

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[@jobturkey7418]

Bob was magnificent

[@brads49er]

Kittle is a student of the game. I love this guy!!!

[@shanesmallblock1866]

His wrong one spot NFL not hard his used to be can’t even play pro bowl game all rule changes nobody to be fine that why I quit watch NFL

[@shanesmallblock1866]

George crazy NFL his joke it’s joke

[@shanesmallblock1866]

My back 2005 everybody scray hit know days don’t play pro bowl like Deion sanders said it’s joke

[@kylea.robbins9426]

Kittle looks like a professional bass fisherman

[@AlanSenzaki]

😂😂😂🦈🦈

[@AlanSenzaki]

🦈🦈😂😂😂

[@Jjay-tw1yy]

i was thinking of george the coc dealer from the movie blow😂

[@foreverfishingillinois815]

There's 2 guys that are pro that look just like him😂😂😂😂

[@KatJ3st]

🤣

[@kurtmajors1166]

Glad to see George recognize Bob Sanders. It was so fun (but unfortunate) watching him play with so little regard for his own safety

[@Noir-Tesseract]

Bob was insane !

[@ladygeorge505]

Bob was the man!

[@calebmarek]

He was one of the last of what was the peak of safety play in the history of the league. Was a thrill to watch those guys as a child.

[@CreazilsDad45]

Bob sanders was a fucking missile for like 3-4 yeara straight up heat seaker

[@jackmeyhoff1147]

I'm from erie, bob was from erie pa. He put on a youth camp at a local college every summer. He told us when he played in high school that he would try and hit guys so hard that he would black out. Not safe boys, but holy shit was it good to watch on sundays

[@davevid45]

Kittle kills me. He has the greatest sense of humor. Does cameos looking at the camera and stuff. Great player.

[@MrGrogan02]

Theo's curiosity and innocence to the world around him creates some amazing content.

[@joeking433]

KInd of like Gomer Pyle, LOL!

[@b-man1232]

Exactly!!!!

[@tuxievous420]

Theo know what he’s talking about but acts like he doesn’t🇪🇪

[@RonaldThomas-b1t]

Hes austistic

[@SONICBOOM98]

He plays the dope so well.

[@KingTuck94]

Love that he gave Bob Sanders his credit. People don’t know just how good he was

[@showspotter]

he was wicked good. as good or better than Troy P.

[@youngchopp8362]

Dude was a beast

[@richarde7631]

Undersized legend

[@christopher41cove]

He was amazing! I loved playing with him on Madden. Hit stick fumble every-time.

[@anthonyhenderson7997]

When they built a defense around peyton he balled out. They won the chip. Bob won DPOY in 07 when they won it all. #ManningGOATQB

[@GatorNick]

My respect for George Kittle just went through the roof. San Francisco is lucky to have a guy like that

[@canam111979]

The, it's hard to get paid guy? You're a fucking moron.

[@Panthersigma]

Kittle would make a great coach when his playing days are over , upbeat positive and has a very complete understanding of the game

[@tytdestruction7895]

Can’t coach that sneaky athleticism tho 😂

[@bobeofoshoo]

Kittle comes off as "jockey". But he's really smart.

[@ChickenSandwich--OIIIIIII0--]

I agree. You tell he is knowledgeable and just plain loves the game.

[@Les_Grossman80]

Anyone in the NFL system for a while is likely to have mind blowing knowledge. Tony Romo a wizard off the field. Not so much on it.

[@taylorsharifzadeh6031]

Be great to have players like these end up high school coaches. The youth can use a man like this in their life

[@greenlantern7959]

6:16 “running with the football in open space is awesome” is so true. You’ll find 80 year old men who can recall this from playing high school ball, with a HUGE smile on their face. It’s surreal

[@JulioTheBusDriver]

Gotta be unreal. Imagine everything you worked so hard for throughout your entire life, to be in that moment, in a professional NFL game, carrying the football, in open space running towards the endzone with tens of thousands of fans cheering for you. Its unfathomable to me

[@oldmate99]

Al Bundy

[@TJH1971]

Not a 49er fan but man do I love this guy. Seems like a great guy and you can tell he is having fun out there.

[@abellopez.]

My Broncos beat em this year. That's all I got. 😂

[@Oaksycontin]

@@abellopez.man we sufferin as a fanbase, hopefully coach saves us

[@silentcurrents]

@@Oaksycontin you guys won the superbowl in 2016… not that long of a drought, niners haven’t won since 1995

[@tusk-gl2tx]

same

[@maccusmc]

Us 49er fans are better than you

[@niriboy8952]

The bob sanders shout out is so great!!! Finally somebody gave em respect

[@craigspooner9221]

Bob was absolutely ferocious!

[@scmrjim]

Indianapolis loves Bob Sanders.

[@Hunter-zp5hd]

Not a 49rs fan but Kittle is one of my favorite players to watch. He always has a great attitude and works his butt off every play. And he looks like he’s having a bunch of fun too.

[@andrewcassidy2508]

Much respect for Kittle, but I hate playing against him. He kills the Hawks every damn time!!!

[@calitremor7372]

Love to see this type of behind the scenes interview. And to be so candid and not afraid to speak on the operations of the NFL. Thanks.

[@Denbot_is_here]

I can listen to G. Kittle talk about anything and not get bored. This guy is killing it every season!!!

[@AaryckE]

George Kittle's enthusiasm and passion are infectious!

[@markchristian787]

Boy, Im 46 and can honestly say this is the best overall, genuine interview Ive ever heard from an NFL player. People want to hear what its actually like to be a player but never get this up close, personal, and genuine. Phenomenal interview.

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

I hate the Patriots, but Julian Edelman's Podcast is pretty damn good as well.

[@Pilioka1]

Lot of nfl podcasts look for some for more content like this

[@GinoSavage]

I don’t know how you can hate this guy. George Kittle is a beast on the field and super intellectual off the field. Great human being all around.

[@farfel_2554]

as a philly fan if i was rooting for him and purdy. dont like the rest of them, though

[@StarSwisss]

​@@farfel_2554 why not

[@hotwheel6663]

Yes first time I heard him off field talk he such a character but smart guy too.

[@cheebagardens1759]

His dad was my lawyer. Cool dude. Runs in the family.

[@gackleballsg2034]

That’s how I feel watching Aaron Rodgers on Pat Mcafee

[@BeastxxWar]

Love kittles energy. Just feels like a genuinely awesome and good person.

[@natetill812]

Great speaker

[@jshumphress13]

Thank you Kittle for giving Bob Sanders some love. I have his jersey in my closet still. As a lifelong Colts fan, Kittle hit the nail on the head. Incredible player, but he just couldn’t stay healthy. Wherever he is, I hope Bob is doing well!

[@Palar47]

I absolutely love Kittle's insights here. I also love that he's so supportive of other players getting paid. He's dead-on about people who are good enough to be in the NFL but it just doesn't happen for them. I played with a bunch of guys like that in college (and a bunch of other ones who were fortunate enough to have solid NFL careers).

[@shawng4886]

Just found some respect for Kittle. Seems like a great dude! Humble!

[@mheppal]

assuming this is your first EVER hearing of Kittle. He's always been a great dude.

[@royalrod_]

Awesome guy. He’s always himself; even during the playoff runs, he’s always having a grand ole time smiling and crackin jokes giving positive energy all around the guys. Can’t ever see the Niners without him.

[@mheppal]

@@royalrod_ he's brings the energy and vibes for sure. 85 will be retired by the time he's done❤️💛

[@jsenibaldi]

I miss the Bob Sanders, Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu, Brian Dawkins, Rodney Harrison days

[@bootysackjohnson7394]

When you could actually hit receivers 😩😩

[@TheJohnnystockman]

Agreed. Add John lynch though.

[@bigpappachungus5273]

Troy and Ryan were just 👌

[@johnsouth3912]

The beginning of the golden era of the NFL. I think Goodell is swiftly bringing the golden era to an end by expansion & culture identity.

[@celonaman]

@@johnsouth3912 bringing?

[@Stevesautopartsify]

George is the teammate you'd run through a brick wall for! Absolute pro!

[@liability69]

Kittle seems super bright and straightforward acting. Obviously one of the best NFL players at TE!

[@woundedh1ppo]

As a diehard 49ers fan and a Theo Von fan, I’m excited to watch this

[@pball1331]

5:34 I see you Kittle. On your A-Game not trying to start s***. "Hey Jimmy - throw him the ball" he then makes sure to add brock and trey LOL. Good move. This guy knows the internet lol

[@jakesolo2872]

Not an SF fan but I like Kittle. He’s one of the genuine ones who appreciates the fans/people, plays the game with a smile on his face and knows how lucky he is.

[@gpat1232]

Mad respect for Kittle always looking out for his brothers

[@Jrock420blam]

Kittle with the shoutout to Bob Sanders, I played as him for years growing up. Loved the Colts, played as Manning on offense and Bob on defense

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Football is insane. Listen to this guy, who absolutely loves to play, and just tells you the reality of how tough it really is. Imagine hearing from a guy who doesn’t love it as much.

[@Neckelism]

This is very good. I'm European and have been watching soccer all my life, but a professional football player going out there, speaking openly on what is paid, wanting everyone to be paid well, and speaking up for the players that didn't have that luck, that's a proof of character. Here in Europe, soccer salaries are often hush-hush, even for transfer amounts (club to club payment for a player) it happens that the amount is kept secret. There are things I like more about European soccer though, like the open leagues (which they have tried to get rid off with a super league)

[@SonofStormblessed]

There is not much that is truly secret here in the states. Especially when it comes to Sports. And Sports media is king here in the States when it cones to the media, and the NFL is the king of sports. And the whole "open league" thing would NEVER work here. I know we are a big country with a rather large population, but Europe has more then double the population of the states. And an NFL team has 53+ players for EVERY SINGLE TEAM. Their just isn't enough talent, or population dense enough areas to financially support a professional team. We do however have other leagues, that are "less then" the pros.

[@Solznmid]

Yeah you can legit look up every players contract and how much money they are guaranteed in nfl nba and mlb

[@dreworyan5652]

I’ve never heard anyone who isn’t American call it soccer

[@Neckelism]

@@dreworyan5652 You'll get over it ;-).

[@hamandoreoful]

Kittle is great to watch play .He loves the game and is living life

[@apforeal]

Theo needs to do more pro players NFL, NBA I’d say top college players and draft prospects would be good interviews too. Theo got the diversity in his interviews I fw that 🤌🏽

[@yourmumsahoe1]

this a comedy podcast not sports. no one cares about football

[@mitchellg4834]

@@yourmumsahoe1 a lot of people can like both bud

[@yourmumsahoe1]

@@mitchellg4834 of course they can. i make alot of money on the NFL and various other sports. i dont care ab listening to these athletes on a comedy podcast though. i would go to their post game interview or espn if i wanted to listen to em

[@mitchellg4834]

@@yourmumsahoe1 well a lot of people do enjoy it clearly and stop trying to fake flex on a KZbin comment section so cringe lmao

[@yourmumsahoe1]

@@mitchellg4834 “fake flex” yet theres proof on my youtube page? makes sense kiddo ahaha. your jealousy is whats cringe. that wasnt even a flex, i only said that to make the point i know people can enjoy both. seek help weirdo, jealousy will get you no where in life, clearly🤣

[@heatalldayy]

Why does Kittle look like Theo’s holding him hostage in the thumbnail 😂

[@zacharyscruz]

Oh you know

[@dcsniper4637]

Playing "gay chicken" IFYKYK

[@MrWheezyE420]

I thought it was one of those face mashups.

[@augormasterson9312]

Blink if you’re okay

[@Planclanman3]

If you notice George mention Tom Brady, and his TWENTY THREE YEARS of health and dominance. For the fans, Tom Brady is the goat. For fellow players, Brady is hope.. he beat the game, the odds, every single thing.

[@KushiteComplex]

Superhuman speed, strength and athleticism of George Kittle is off the charts. Very smart, too!

[@williamf5745]

I'm a complete and utter idiot. I saw the title and I genuinely thought he was going to talk about direct deposit, paper check options, reloadable debit card, etc... I wish I could say that I'm joking.

[@CinqueMalcolm]

Reloadable debit card lmao

[@dannydee9919]

You and I both. I was expecting to see an ADP check stub😂😂😂

[@williamf5745]

@dannydee9919 I'm glad it's not just me. Honestly, I was kind of curious to have these kinds of answers.

[@bb57365]

Dude really has his shit together. One of my favorite players in the league. Plays with pure joy.

[@madd.villain]

A lot of the Iowa boys that make it to the League are great guys, Kittle and Hyde are two that come to mind but Adrian Clayborn was an awesome dude to be around too.

[@IzzysEstate]

Love how he gave Bob Sanders some love that was cool! Good to hear his name in the NFL circles.

[@justinmichel1840]

Great chemistry between these 2 wasn’t expecting that from Theo 👏 bravo

[@timcasey1428]

George is so down to earth. What a great guy!

[@dynamiccrypto4322]

I love George's Humility. Great to see.

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

George Kittle is a phenomenon. Great player, great attitude, and apparently an intellect to match.

[@hotwheel6663]

Kittle is such a character love it.

[@billfromkcmo1]

Great dude. Happy you're having fun buddy

[@benmartinez8995]

What a cool dude! I love him as a player he’s one of my favorite players!

[@zxmpsychiatry7602]

How could you NOT love Kittle. So glad he is on my team #bangbangNinersGang!!!

[@TravSuth23]

Love George Kittle. One of my favourite players in the league

[@mcdlope2480]

I can´t believe how humble he is! Outstanding professional and a scholar.

[@TheAvargas687]

Kittle looks like he's a humble person and a great teammate also ,he's a team first guy and not selfish ,that's a rare in the NFL

[@dominiquecovin4170]

@8ightdaproducer man ain’t no brother hood, it’s a job. Where is the brotherhood when all these players lose they money and they are down bad? Or when you realize Capernick was black balled by the NFL and every “brotherhood” was looking out for themselves, just like any other job. They snitch to management, will try to have sex with your girl and not help you if you are struggling with the playbook. Brotherhood my azz!

[@IronHide3910]

@8ightdaproducer I believe most of those guys are some of the coolest people you’d ever meet but the media behind the sport will create a story for their benefit regardless if hurts the player socially. I honestly think Lamar Jackson is going through this right now

[@MrKenneffdupriest]

Met George at a barber shop in Fremont right after the first KC loss in the SB. Nicest guy ever.

[@MattKibblehouse]

Great call by Kittle, Bob Sanders was one of the most impactful defensive players I've ever seen.

[@lilzigzag7842]

Theo was asking him to name somebody he thought was talented who never really got a shot in the NFL and he named someone who missed first ballot HOF lmao

[@Hosunlee89]

@@lilzigzag7842 well it was more like he missed his chance to get PAID paid. As good as Bob was, he should’ve been one of the highest paid safeties of all time (during his era). But instead injuries shortened his career where he only played in like 5 seasons.

[@jaybandu6976]

How does someone dislike George Kittle? What a great all around guy!

[@sydneemiller6091]

Well said George “Footballs really hard if you don’t love it “

[@pb7133]

Been watching Theo since last comic standing. One of my favs and has turned into a an amazing podcaster/interviewer

[@craigcampbell8560]

Chiefs fan here. George Kittle is one of the coolest dude EVER. I really hope that he goes into coaching or something that keeps him in the public eye after he's done playing.

[@complexrobb4528]

How does being a chiefs fan correlate with your opinion on another player?

[@craigcampbell8560]

@@complexrobb4528 It shows I'm not biased in favor of Kittle because I'm not a 49'ers fan. Not being able to figure that out for yourself makes you more of a Simple Robb than a Complex Robb.

[@complexrobb4528]

@@craigcampbell8560 Why would anyone assume just cause you don’t like the 49ers you can’t like a player that just doesn’t make any sense.

[@craigcampbell8560]

@@complexrobb4528 It makes perfect sense Simple Robb. Being a fan of another team means I'm not biased in favor of Kittle because Kittle doesn't play for my team.

[@complexrobb4528]

@@craigcampbell8560 That literally still makes 0 sense my guy. Anyone can be a fan of a player if they are great at what they do and entertaining being a fan of the team will make you like them more for sure but literally has 0 correlation as to why you wouldn’t like a player. Do the world a favor and don’t procreate.

[@ZRossi513]

Love Kittle acknowledging Bob Sanders....He was such a beast.....

[@tweakyapollo]

I have a TON of respect for George Kittle

[@GMcGee05]

This felt real and authentic. Kittle is cool and honest.

[@MrZola1234]

Also, you have to be significantly better than the crop of incoming college players to get a 2nd contract because signing a vetern to an extension has league minimum requirements. You have to be able to justify 2 3 times the pay of a guy on a rookie contract in a salary cap league.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

This interview now means more than anything when it comes to the average US American salary! This is one badass dude! God Bless America

[@TheTroyTv]

George Kittle is one of the most humble guys and so glad to have him on my team. Can't wait for the new look niners next year 😈

[@eaglewinnings8003]

There’s way too many athlete podcasts but if Kittle ever does one I’m completely in. Dude is so well spoken and has a lot to say

[@Jmpmenace]

He's a great guy, very happy he played for the Hawkeyes

[@nellyville69]

Met theo dude is shy yet confident at the same time

[@LiamborninDC]

I like that "maybe 21" and then the look at the camera to say "Please Tom Brady, pretty please with a cherry on top, come and play for the 49ers, just for one year while Purdy gets healthy."

[@ronatola]

Didn't happen. Purdy is doing just fine.

[@Robert-ck7nm]

I'm a Rams fan, but George Kittle is great! He plays the game the right way, with gratitude, and has fun doing it. Come to LA, brother!

[@markcampbell6884]

Bob Sanders didn’t just tackle, he would BLOW you up every time.

[@nickshearer3091]

Shout Bob Sanders! Colts legend he was a game changer during the super bowl run on 06.

[@mattbrown5921]

I'm a hawks fan but I gotta say it's hard to dislike him.. genuine people are hard to come by

[@sbkscuify]

Kittle needs to be in the booth after his career is over. Or, better yet, a coach. Smart. Articulate. Loves Football. Has Fun.

[@tylersparks239]

Hitting ppl real hard is an understatement. Sanders is by far my favorite colts defensive player.

[@phillipbarlow9387]

George Kittle is one of the real & likeable "characters" in sports these days. He seems like he's just "himself" all the time -- and he's a great player. It's the same with Charles Barkley; he says exactly what he thinks, tells it like it is, and we love him for it. I think athletes should take notice, that if they just show their personality -- instead of being careful about what they say, and talking in sports cliches -- people respond to that. Travis Kelce is another tight end who, like Kittle, has a fun-loving personality and shows it. Both are great players, who also seem like good guys who aren't prima donnas. We need more players like them.

[@anythinginlife9334]

The best TD to me my man Kittle💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@MicahMoody365]

George is so saavy. He said all three QB names 😊

[@kas10163y]

I have a new respect for George Kittle, What a well spoken, intelligent yet emotionally stable person. He definitely should have a career as a sport analyst if he wants to do that.

[@papermaker2726]

He played in the nfl he was defensive players of the year and first ballot hall of Famer Theo: he played in the pros ? 🤣

[@kenbaker8287]

Love Kittle, he's the best. Bang bang niner gang

[@LiKWiDjay]

We going 15-2 with purdy or what?😂😂 lets goo

[@harrymills2770]

Kelce will make more money in the long run by taking less, now. He'll be on a better team for longer, have a longer career, garner more rings, and make more money after football. He could really cash in almost anywhere else, but then he would be on a weaker team with even more pressure to produce, take more bad hits, etc. Even though he gets a lot of targets, they don't force the ball to him. They have enough complementary threats to scheme him open in all kinds of different ways.

[@josephmartinez4975]

Listening to Kelce and kittle talk is always cool.

[@GreyMan1793]

I got the chance to play with George at Iowa. Genuinely an amazing individual, both as a person and athlete.

[@HungAF]

No you didn’t.

[@GreyMan1793]

@@HungAF Why would I lie lol

[@HungAF]

@@GreyMan1793 you tell me. Why did you lie?

[@HungAF]

@@GreyMan1793 lol bro made up a name and everything 😂😂

[@GreyMan1793]

@@HungAF Sure bro... Just google it and see for yourself

[@reedcampbell9]

Bob sanders was always next to me at physical therapy while I was relearning how to walk. Great guy

[@DanielDwightMusic]

I'm from Memphis.... thats true. 0:11

[@caveman9869]

I never realized how well Theo LISTENED until watching this clip. Minimal jokes. Just simply hearing another human being out and engaging in the moment.

[@troutdoors4332]

Kittle looks like a big elf/troll 😂

[@larryshipley7645]

Love George kettle I'm from Iowa got to enjoy watching him in college now loving watching him have fun in the pros ,he's a human highlight real every time he touches the ball even in commercials, not a San Fran fan but I always root for the Iowa guys 😊

[@mike7933]

Bob Sanders is my favorite colts player of all time. Twice I saw that guy hit someone so hard he passed out..

[@boosiestojakovic7295]

Kettle naming all three potential QBs for his team is hilarious

[@erichaynes5826]

0:10 Hockey has better fights.

[@ivanroa5988]

UFC 😮

[@12yearssober]

​@@ivanroa5988 UFC is lame

[@97diegotorres]

UFC is gay af ​@@ivanroa5988

[@Giantsfanlewis]

​@@12yearssoberabout as lame as the current nfl, yet tones of brainless fans still watch both

[@12yearssober]

@@Giantsfanlewis You are correct about that

[@scorpiusroja11]

Clearly cogent exposition on professional athletics bravo kittle

[@75andbreezy89]

Kittle is good at this. He will do well after football.

[@damienkearns3654]

Bob Sanders was phenomenal. That Indy era was incredible. Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, etc, etc

[@braytonsmith3755]

George just made a bunch of Colts fans tear up. Man we miss Sanders

[@Wahawk71]

Hawkeye fans tear up over sanders : As an Iowa fan my number one all time player is Tim Dwight. After him I rank sanders and Dallas Clark .

[@e.daniels5971]

It gives one pause to consider how many great personalities - not just mls, or NFL, but any talent-driven domain - that are mostly invisible because they don't fit the mass media agenda. Have never really heard much from or about Kittle. But what a great dude. Thanks Theo.

[@gumerk.7721]

You should get Aaron Rodgers as guest it would be ELECTRIC

[@nelsonc6173]

They should do the interview in the darkness!

[@jejbsh2191]

He wouldn't know if he was coming or not for a long time

[@apforeal]

I’d love to see Lamar, saquon, Ramsey, najee, fields, tua, an dk

[@bryantsteury8910]

Kittle brings up a great point at 5:15, if you're a good teammate or one of the lesser known dudes and you have a clause that can really set you up in a way that the marquee guys don't have to worry about financially, they'll do their best to make sure you get it. That's legit

[@dennishunter6646]

George is the BEST!! Go 49ers!!

[@vincentstubblefield4837]

Second best... go chiefs... appreciate george tho... he play hard af with a smile on his face

[@shortsbytommy]

Kittle not even the best receiver on the niners

[@CritterNutz]

Kittle is one of my favorite sports personalities.

[@TheUSMCBELL]

Todd Gurley could of been legendary in the NFL if he could of stayed healthy long enough. Still had a amazing career.

[@IronHide3910]

Facts