The 7 Words Colton McKivitz Said That Tell You Everything About the 49ers, And Why It's Still Too Early
Alright, 12s, you won't believe what's buzzing out of the Bay Area. Colton McKivitz, that right tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, is already talking about playing a full DECADE with them. Seriously, a decade! He told SB Nation, "I want to be on that 10-year wall." A "10-year wall" in San Francisco? Stability is fine, but for a rival Niner, that kind of talk right now feels incredibly premature, doesn't it? Especially considering his wild journey to get to this point.
From the Brink to the Starting Lineup
This McKivitz guy definitely had a rollercoaster start, even if he plays for that team. Drafted in the fifth round back in 2020, he saw action in 14 games his rookie year, notching three starts. But then, boom, he got released in August of 2021. Released! After clearing waivers, he clawed his way back onto their practice squad, finally making it to the active roster in November that same year. He fought for his job!
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He isn't wrong when he says, "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.” Since Mike McGlinchey left for the Broncos in 2023, McKivitz has been their starting right tackle, a constant presence for every game, including seven playoff matchups and their Super Bowl LVIII appearance. It’s an underdog story, for sure, but that doesn't mean we're cheering for him from the Emerald City. Our green and blue hearts just won't allow it.
Big Money, Bigger Dreams, But For How Long?
With all that starting time and those "scars" under his belt, it’s no shocker the 49ers locked him down. Last September, McKivitz signed a sweet three-year, $45 million extension, keeping him in red and gold through 2028. That's a huge commitment, giving him serious job security for a good chunk of his career. But here’s the kicker: even with that massive deal, he's still one year shy of his ambitious 10-year goal. He's only just heading into his fourth season as a starter, already talking about a full decade.
It’s one thing to have personal aspirations, but another to be so confidently vocal this early in a fresh season, especially in the cutthroat NFC West. A player feeling this comfortable, this soon, just gives the 12s extra motivation and a target for when our Hawks clash.
As we roll through this season, the NFC West is never a walk in the park. Rivals making these kinds of long-term proclamations just add more fuel to our fire. McKivitz can dream all he wants about his "10-year wall" in San Francisco, but the real talk happens every single Sunday on the field. Our Seahawks will be ready to remind him, and the rest of those 49ers, that nothing is guaranteed in this league, especially when you line up against the best fans in football. Let's see how that "fourth good season" truly plays out for him. We'll be watching closely, 12s, with our eyes firmly on Lumen Field, ready for our boys to step up and silence all the chatter from down south. Go Hawks!
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