La France Blanche
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I'm happy that McCaffrey got two touchdowns but what a night he could have had if he was used as the feature back as he should have been.
You may be on to something Flint. A new way not to use a white RB. Just use him as a decoy. It seems they always find a way.
I wasn't unhappy with Christian's game either. He played an important part in his team's nationally televised slaughter of the Caste clown Dolphins, contributing running, receiving and blocking, showing off his moves and quickness on several plays, and of course scoring twice, which is all that counts to a lot of DWFs.
I would like to see him get more carries and he eventually will as Stewart is in the twilight of his career, but he's never going to be rushing 25 or 30 times a game. He's not built for that and it would greatly increase his injury risk. For now, like Burkhead, being a key contributor on a contending team is pretty darn good.
BTW Shadowlight, if you could put a space between your paragraphs your posts will be much easier to read rather than appearing like an imposing wall of words.
I respectfully disagree Don. Christian averaged around 30 carries a game at Stanford. He could easily handle a 20-25 times a game running the ball. He does everything but I would much rather see him run the ball. He is one of the best running backs I've ever seen. I'm happy he is contributing but he is not becoming the star he should be. The kid could possibly lead the nfl in rushing. He could be the face of the franchise but he has to run the ball more. If we want to see the huge jaw breaking athletecism and big plays he has to be involved more than just an extra receiver. The fact that he does everything is used against him similar to Burkhead. I want to see our guys get to run the ball like Peyton Hillis did. C.M. and R.Burkhead are both being underused. I will take it but I would prefer alot more from both of these guys.
I wasn't unhappy with Christian's game either. He played an important part in his team's nationally televised slaughter of the Caste clown Dolphins, contributing running, receiving and blocking, showing off his moves and quickness on several plays, and of course scoring twice, which is all that counts to a lot of DWFs.
I would like to see him get more carries and he eventually will as Stewart is in the twilight of his career, but he's never going to be rushing 25 or 30 times a game. He's not built for that and it would greatly increase his injury risk. For now, like Burkhead, being a key contributor on a contending team is pretty darn good.
BTW Shadowlight, if you could put a space between your paragraphs your posts will be much easier to read rather than appearing like an imposing wall of words.
I guess by my posts last night most here know how I felt about the way McCaffrey was played! I stand by it! In most cases had another running back had the kind of game Stewart had last week and considering how CM came in and showed what he could do, Stewart would have been an after thought! However, it didn't happen. After CM made a 16 yard reception and 1-2 carries he was done in the first half. He did show his vision and cutting ability on that 3 yard TD run and that was it! Five touches in the first half and three in the second! Really?
I would've thought he would have gotten at least 9-10 in the second half, especially after Carolina pulled ahead for good, but no, after being used as a decoy on several possessions, even inside the 30-20; Newton and Carolina didn't even look his way. Not one time! Then after the game had been decided, Carolina brings in third string RB Artis-Payne, who is actually pretty good. Artis-Payne got 7 carries in about two possessions. CM, 5 carries for the entire game. How many teams bring in their third string RB and completely ignore number two? Maybe that's typical? What happens in the next few years when and if CM is able to get a start and Artis-Payne breaks off some huge run as he did last night? Will that be the last we see of McCaffrey? We've seen it before. Haven't we? I hope I'm wrong.
I'm not asking for 25-30 touches/game. After all CM is still very young 21, and still has some physical maturity to come, but 12-15 is way better than 6-8!
I guess after all the media coverage about the changing of the guard, etc. I was expecting more. As I've admitted before, I haven't watched very many NFL games, with the exception of the Patriots, over the last year or two, but after seeing CM doing well last week, I was ready to enjoy seeing him really break out last night.
It was the perfect time for him to do just that, however he was de-railed or at least that's what I believe. Again, I hope I'm wrong about all this.