Why Luke Kuechly believes ‘ultra-competitive’ Mike Evans will fit in with 49ers

LOS ANGELES — Luke Kuechly believes the 49ers got a key piece for the offense by signing Mike Evans.The Hall of Fame linebacker, who spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area while at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, battled Evans for six seasons when both played in the NFC South and shared what the Pro Bowl receiver brings to the game.“[Evans is] a pro,” Kulechly said. “Obviously, his stats and career speak for themselves, but he’s a pro and he wants to win and he’s a great dude. He’s got a great family and he loves football. He’s smart and he’s just a veteran guy that’s a really good football player still and that wants to win and he’s a great dude.” Kuechly, who notched seven straight Pro Bowls and five First Team All-Pro honors, believes that Evans’ move to the west coast shows how much the receiver wants to win and play for coach Kyle Shanahan.“Think about it, he was in Florida, no state income tax, takes less to come out here, big state income tax,” Kuechly said. “He truly came here because of the guys in the locker room and what Kyle does on the offensive side of the...