Garoppolo says ‘time will come’ for Kittle to resurface in 49ers’ offense

SANTA CLARA — Once upon a time, George Kittle used to wear T-shirts in playful adoration of Jimmy Garoppolo.

There was the black shirt with Garoppolo’s “Feels great, baby” moniker, after the 2019 49ers’ clutch win in Seattle. A few weeks later came a white T-shirt with a picture of Garoppolo shirtless and in swim trunks.

Don’t forget the “Garoppolo/Kittle ’20” campaign shirt Kittle donned at 2020 camp. In return, Garoppolo got in the spirit and had his own Kittle-themed shirts.

Where did all that fun-loving ribbing go? If anything, it’s more in the background now. More important, where did Kittle’s receiving production go?

As Garoppolo knocks rust off from an offseason rehabilitating his shoulder, rekindling a connection with Kittle is also in order. No one’s caught more touchdown passes from Garoppolo than Kittle’s 13.

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