Colton McKivitz Wants 10 Years as a 49er, and Nobody in Emerald City Is Ready For It
Alright, look, I get it. Every player wants to stick with a good squad, right? But sometimes, you hear news that just makes you roll your eyes, especially when it’s coming from *that* team down south. And this week, Colton McKivitz, one of *their* guys, dropped a goal that’s gonna make every 12s heart sink a little: he wants to be a 49er for a full decade. Ten years. Can you believe it?
The "10-Year Wall" We Didn't Ask For
Yeah, you heard that right. McKivitz, the offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, is out there talking about the "10-year wall" in their building. He straight up said, "I want to be on that 10-year wall." This dude, a fifth-round rookie back in 2020, appeared in 14 games with three starts in his first year. Then, plot twist, he was actually released in August 2021! They brought him back to the practice squad after he cleared waivers, and he clawed his way back to the active roster in November of that same year. So, he knows what it's like to be on the outside looking in, which, honestly, just makes this long-term ambition even more annoying for us.
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From the Practice Squad to Perpetual Annoyance
Since then, McKivitz hasn't looked back. After Mike McGlinchey bolted for the Broncos in 2023, McKivitz stepped in and became their starting right tackle. And guess what? He's started every single game since then. Yeah, you read that correctly. Every. Single. Game. That includes all seven of their playoff appearances and even Super Bowl LVIII. The guy's got some serious stick-to-itiveness, which, for a Seattle fan, is a bitter pill to swallow when it’s for *that* team. He even admitted, "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." He clearly feels a connection, and that just means more McKivitz-induced headaches for us down the line.
The $45 Million Commitment and What It Means
Oh, and it gets better. Last September, McKivitz inked a three-year, $45 million extension. That monster deal runs through 2028. Do the math, folks: that leaves him just one year shy of his ambitious 10-season goal with the Niners. So, unless something wild happens, we’re probably stuck seeing this guy in red and gold for a long, long time. What does it mean for *us*? It means the 49ers are locking down their offensive line, ensuring stability for their quarterback and run game. And for us loyal 12s, it just reinforces that we're going to have to keep battling a well-entrenched rival for years to come. What are we looking forward to? Our own guys getting locked down for the long haul, hopefully with even bigger goals in mind for the Emerald City.
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.