Kyle Shanahan Raves About Christian Kirk

0:00It's April 3rd. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan just called wide receiver Christian Kirk one of his favorite players to watch since college days. He said he hated facing Kirk when he was with the Cardinals and after reviewing film, Kirk looks as sharp as ever despite some injuries. Shanahan loves how Kirk competes and even blocks down field. That praise lines up perfect with Kirk's new one year deal worth $3.5 million in guarantees. If Kirk delivers even for half the season or helps push the Niners into the playoffs, this contract looks like a total steal for the team. Kirk opened up on a podcast about picking the 49ers in free agency. He felt picky this year, wanting the right fit and San Francisco showed big interest right away. Having played in the NFC West for four years, he knows Shanahan's offense keeps things rolling strong. What drew him most was jumping from a Jacksonville attack that struggled to open space, straight

1:00into the league's best at creating chances for. Receivers Plus, Kirk respects the vets in their locker room and it's a quick two hour flight home to Scottsdale Arizona Roots. On the field, Kirk brings the speed the 49ers receivers lacked last year without rookie Ricky Pearceau. If he clicks, watch this group explode and carry the Niners deep into January.