George Kittle had something to get off his chest, and he did it with a smile, but the message was clear. While over 70 tight ends gathered for the annual Tight End University in Nashville, one familiar face was missing.

Arriving as a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, George Kittle was never expected to be an NFL star. Yet, that’s exactly what the six-time Pro Bowl tight end has developed into, despite 145 other players being drafted ahead of him.

However, the same cannot be said for his fellow legendary positional comrade, the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle. During a recent appearance on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast, Kittle was asked point-blank: "How long are you wanting to play?