LaFleur: McBride carries Kittle’s explosiveness into 2026
Cardinals OC Mike LaFleur draws a direct line between third-year tight end Trey McBride and 49ers star George Kittle, signaling a schematic leap for Arizona’s offense.
Cardinals offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur didn’t mince words when he compared third-year tight end Trey McBride to 49ers star Kittle. LaFleur, who spent three seasons as San Francisco’s offensive coordinator, has a track record of maximizing tight end production. His endorsement of McBride—drawn during a recent team practice—positions the Arizona tight end for a breakout 2026 season.
