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Robert Zeglinski

Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ trailer showcases 49ers’ run to Super Bowl 58, with an emphasis on George Kittle for some reason

Fresh off the success of Quarterback last summer, the documentary series chronicling the in-season NFL life of superstars like Patrick Mahomes, Netflix is officially running it back.

This time, though, the streaming giant will highlight another pro football position: Receivers, especially of the star variety.

On Thursday, Netflix revealed a dramatic trailer for Receiver, an in-depth inside look at the on and off-field dynamics for top football playmakers dropping this July 10. And while there are familiar names like the Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson and Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown featured, for some reason, George Kittle — a tight end — is also involved.

I mean, I guess Kittle technically catches passes, as he explains in the video, so he qualifies as a “receiver.” Still, he’s also a 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end who is probably an in-line blocking behemoth first and foremost. So, what are we doing here?

Ah, whatever, he’s in the show, and there’s a lot of 49ers talk as they make a run to Super Bowl 58:

For posterity, the five players featured in Receiver will be:

  • Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
  • Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers
  • George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

If this is even halfway as good as Quarterbackwhich gave us a lot of terrific behind-the-scenes moments — then look for Receiver to be an absolute gem.

Featured image courtesy of Netflix

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