That 49ers Lineman's Ten-Year Dream Is A Stark Warning For The Emerald City

Alright 12s, you gotta hear this one. Our rivals down south are talking seriously long-term about their guys, specifically Colton McKivitz, their right tackle. This dude isn't just trying to stick around, he's gunning for a DECADE with the Niners. Yeah, a full ten years, and honestly, it’s the kind of long-term vision we need to pay attention to in the NFC West.

The Grind to the Goal

McKivitz isn't just talking smack, he's got a crystal clear vision for his future: "I want to be on that 10-year wall," he said. Think about that for a second. Ten years with one team, especially in this league? That's old-school loyalty they're aiming for, something that feels rare these days. And get this, it wasn't a smooth ride for the guy. He was a fifth-round pick in 2020, appeared in 14 games with three starts, then got cut in August 2021. Talk about a gut punch, right? But he cleared waivers, got back on their practice squad, and was active again by November that year. He fought his way back, and that's something you gotta acknowledge, even from a rival.

Locking Down the Line

Since 2023, when their previous right tackle Mike McGlinchey dipped for Denver, McKivitz has been the main man. He's started every single game since then. Yeah, that means every regul

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ar season game, plus all seven of their playoff matchups, including Super Bowl LVIII. The dude became a rock for them. And what did that earn him? A three-year, $45 million extension last September, locking him up through 2028. Here’s the kicker though, that contract puts him just one year shy of his big 10-year goal. He ain't stopping there. He flat out said, "I don’t want to leave here," even with those "scars" from being cut. He sees a reason why he was drafted, cut, and is still playing there. Now he’s heading into his fourth season as a starter, feeling good about it. So, why should we care about a 49ers lineman's decade-long dream? Because it shows the kind of stability and long-term vision our rivals are building. While they're locking guys down and celebrating comeback stories, we gotta look at our own squad. We're in the early stages of a new era with Coach Macdonald, and guys like Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and our D-line need to be building that same kind of unshakeable foundation. We're always looking for those cornerstone players, the guys who bleed green and blue for a decade. The season's shaping up, and what we're building right here in the Emerald City, with our own guys like Matty Beniers and Julio Rodriguez, that's what we're focused on. Let's make sure we're seeing that same kind of fight and commitment from our own talent.

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