Extending Colton McKivitz is a Mistake
McKivitz is optimizing his talent, he improved over the season, and the Niners maintain continuity on the line, so what’s the problem?
The 49ers have extended the contract of starting right tackle Colton McKivitz, they will pay him $7 million in 2025, 65% of it guaranteed.
McKivitz is optimizing his talent, he improved over the season, and the Niners maintain continuity on the line, so what’s the problem?
Ignoring the draft and the future
First, they repeat a costly mistake from the past, ignoring when the draft provides exceptional quality. This occurred during two cap management drafts where players were picked to replace veterans who asked for over-budget money.
