Colton McKivitz Thinks He's Sticking Around for a Decade, And the 12s Are Eye-Rolling So Hard

Alright, Seahawks fans, buckle up because the audacity from across the division just hit different. Colton McKivitz, the 49ers offensive tackle, is out here talking about wanting to play for those red and gold clowns for *ten years*. TEN YEARS! As if we haven't suffered enough having to deal with them already. My buddy just texted me after reading this, and his exact words were, "Seriously, is this guy for real?" You know what? It's a fair question. This dude has a goal, and apparently, he's more than halfway to sticking around the NFC West like a bad smell.

From the Cutting Block to Their "Wall"

Can you believe this guy? Colton McKivitz, a fifth-round rookie back in 2020, actually got cut by the 49ers in August of 2021! Let that sink in for a second. Even *they* weren't sold on him at first. He played 14 games with three starts that rookie season, then got shown the door. But alas, they brought him back to the practice squad after he cleared waivers, and by November that year, he was back on their active roster. It's a classic comeback story, I guess, if you're into that sort of thing from a rival. The man himself told SB Nation's Nicholas McGee, "I want to be on that 10-year wall." A "10-year wall"? Gimme a break. But hey, credit where it's due, the guy bounced back after Mike McGlinchey bolted for the Broncos in 2023. McKivitz then stepped up as the starting right tackle and has been a fixture ever since, starting every single game. Yeah, that includes all seven of their playoff games and even Super Bowl LVIII. Ugh.

A $45 Million Statement, But We're S

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till Not Impressed So, Mr. "I Don't Want to Leave Here" McKivitz put his money where his mouth is, or rather, the 49ers put $45 million into his bank account. Last September, he inked a three-year, $45 million extension that ties him down through 2028. That's a pretty sweet deal for a guy who got cut, isn't it? If he plays out that contract, he'll be just one year shy of his ambitious 10-year goal with them. He's been quoted saying, "I don’t want to leave here. Obviously being cut, I’ve got some scars there. But there was a reason why I was drafted here, why I was cut here, and why I still play here. Now I’ve had three good seasons of starting and I’m going into the fourth.” Three good seasons of starting for *them* means three seasons of annoying consistency for *us*.

What This Means for the NFC West Rivalry

Look, the guy is clearly durable and they've invested in him. Having a stable offensive line piece like McKivitz for the foreseeable future is good for them, which means it's a headache for our Mike Macdonald-led defense. We’ve got Sam Darnold at quarterback, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp ready to light up the league. Our focus is always on what's happening here in the Emerald City, building our own legacy. But we can't ignore what our rivals are doing, especially when they're talking about a decade of consistency. The 12s know that every piece on that red and gold roster is a piece we have to contend with. So, McKivitz wants to be a lifer? Fine. Just know that every time he lines up against our boys, we'll be ready to make sure those "three good seasons" don't turn into a full decade of frustration for us. Let's get it, Seahawks!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.