San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has revealed an unbelievable story about Kyle Shanahan that perfectly captures the fun-loving chemistry inside the team—and it all started with a friendly golf outing.
The George Kittle and Kyle Shanahan relationship appears to go far beyond the football field. In a hilarious story shared by Kittle, the 49ers tight end recalled a memorable moment when a casual day of golf turned into an unexpected physical challenge between player and coach.
According to Kittle, he was golfing with Shanahan when the 49ers head coach jokingly suggested that he could take Kittle in a fight. Rather than backing down, Kittle immediately accepted the challenge.
The exchange reportedly went something like this: Shanahan believed he could handle the 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end, while Kittle responded with a simple attitude of, “Really? You think you can take me in a fight?” Shanahan apparently wasn’t backing down either.
Kittle’s response? Bring it.
What happened next was exactly the kind of wild moment that fans might expect from one of the NFL’s most entertaining personalities.
Kittle explained that Shanahan rushed toward him, but the tight end quickly gained the upper hand. Kittle said he picked up his head coach, put him over his shoulder, and carried him down toward the beach before ultimately putting him into the ocean.
The story ended with Kittle delivering a message that perfectly summed up their relationship: Shanahan should stick to coaching, while Kittle would stick to playing football.
While the story is clearly told with plenty of humor, it also offers another glimpse into the unique culture surrounding the 49ers. Kittle has long been known for his energetic personality, and Shanahan has developed a reputation for building strong relationships with his players.
Moments like this help explain why the 49ers locker room has developed such a strong sense of camaraderie. The relationship between Kittle and Shanahan may be built around football, but their friendship clearly extends far beyond game day.
For 49ers fans, this hilarious golf story is another reminder that the team’s chemistry isn’t just something seen under the bright lights of Levi’s Stadium. Sometimes, it involves golf clubs, playful trash talk—and an unexpected trip to the ocean.