The San Francisco 49ers are eager to put last season behind them after finishing at the bottom of the NFC West with a disappointing 6–11 record. George Kittle knows it’s redemption time — and believes that the team’s new additions will play a key role in turning things around this upcoming NFL season.

The 49ers star tight end George Kittle is sensing a changed defense moving forward. One with violent intent in Robert Saleh's return.

The San Francisco 49ers made two key moves this offseason with two of their star players. Both George Kittle and Brock Purdy were rewarded with major contract extensions. Kittle received a lucrative four-year, $76.4 million deal to keep him in town. That deal might take him through the rest of his NFL career.