How George Kittle ‘Frustrates’ Fred Warner During 49ers Practice

How George Kittle ‘frustrates’ Fred Warner during 49ers practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Fred Warner is known for playing the role of instigator during 49ers practices. He has a well-documented history of harassing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, even leading to a physical altercation between the two.

With Aiyuk still sitting out of San Francisco’s practices due to ongoing contract negotiations, Warner had to find a new target for his aggressive banter. No player on offense was immune to the star linebacker’s antics.

All-Pro tight end George Kittle explained how he was able to counter Warner’s whining and beat his teammate during an interview with 95.7 The Game’s “The Morning Roast.”

“You know, it’s a little different for Fred, just because his guy Dre Greenlaw isn’t here right now,” Kittle said. “Those two bounce a lot of energy off of each other. People he talks bad about? I’d say it’s the running backs, or me every once in a while or (Brock) Purdy.

“He wants someone to call him names, and I usually just give him the silent treatment because it frustrates him. That’s one of my favorite things to do; frustrate Fred Warner.”

Now entering his sixth NFL season as a teammate with the 49ers, Kittle is using his familiarity with Warner to turn the tide against the star linebacker, who is typically the one who irritates his teammates during practice.

Kittle, known for his unparalleled exuberance, seems the perfect match for Warner’s verbal battle.

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