Christian McCaffrey

The calls to replace McCaffrey as running back have begun. This brain-dead and antiwhite writer assumes CMC has lost a step, while acknowledging how productive he has been as a receiver.

If McCaffrey isn’t quick enough to be a running back anymore, how the hell does it make sense he is dominating in the receiving game where he gets short passes and uses his burst and agility to pick up big chunks of yardage??

No, the issue is the atrocious run-blocking of the offensive line (which the writer acknowledges has been an afterthought in Shanahan world) and the abysmal playcalling. McCaffrey is fine, he just needs to be given a seam by the line.

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white is right said:
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/yds_from_scrimmage_career.htmCMAC is now the number 4 all time rushing White back as he pipped van Eeghen last night but if he is to make the hall of fame it will probably be on his yards from scrimmage totals. Probably his template for the hall of fame will be Roger Craig who I think will get in a few years from the seniors committee.
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He's also getting ready to pass his father Ed on the all time receptions list.
122 Ed McCaffrey 565 receptions
125 Christian McCaffrey 563 receptions
 
I understand the 49ers’ offensive line is virtually non-existent in the running game. However, I’m hoping that gets a bit better as Kittle and others come back from injury and help open things up more. Take some focus of opposing defenses off McCaffrey.

Given this, and even though I have been a huge critic of their run-blocking, I think the team starts to improve soon. I will even predict CMC will have a couple of hundred yard games this year and cross the 1000 yard mark this season. Maybe not by much, but he will.

Additionally, I think there is a 70% chance he records 1000 through the air and if so, that may be enough to cement his HOF status as he would be the only two-time 1000-1000 in the history of the league.
 
Warhawk_46 said:
I understand the 49ers’ offensive line is virtually non-existent in the running game. However, I’m hoping that gets a bit better as Kittle and others come back from injury and help open things up more. Take some focus of opposing defenses off McCaffrey.

Given this, and even though I have been a huge critic of their run-blocking, I think the team starts to improve soon. I will even predict CMC will have a couple of hundred yard games this year and cross the 1000 yard mark this season. Maybe not by much, but he will.

Additionally, I think there is a 70% chance he records 1000 through the air and if so, that may be enough to cement his HOF status as he would be the only two-time 1000-1000 in the history of the league.
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Kittle is a pretty good blocker (in addition to his renowned pass-catching ability), right?
 
Carolina Speed said:
He's also getting ready to pass his father Ed on the all time receptions list.
122 Ed McCaffrey 565 receptions
125 Christian McCaffrey 563 receptions
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Christian passes his father Ed on the all-time receptions list.
CMAC-566 receptions.
EMAC-565 receptions.
 
I just want to dissuade the notion that CMac is having some sort of down or disappointing year. Even in spite of the offensive line struggles, and the overall injuries on offense that are allowing apposing defenses to key in on Christian, he still has the 2nd most fantasy points among running backs (at least in my league). He's by far the most dangerous receiver out of the backfield and he has a respectable 3 total touchdowns on the year. If his stats are considered underwhelming, than nearly every NFL RB would have to be described as such too.
 
Freethinker said:
I just want to dissuade the notion that CMac is having some sort of down or disappointing year. Even in spite of the offensive line struggles, and the overall injuries on offense that are allowing apposing defenses to key in on Christian, he still has the 2nd most fantasy points among running backs (at least in my league). He's by far the most dangerous receiver out of the backfield and he has a respectable 3 total touchdowns on the year. If his stats are considered underwhelming, than nearly every NFL RB would have to be described as such too.
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Agreed, his rushing numbers are bad but the line is horrid and Barkley’s are nearly identical in Philly.

But he is, so far, having the best season receiving by a RB ever.

The running game will start to produce a bit better as Kittle and Bartch(sp?) come back.

He is going to likely put up a second 1000-1000 yard season which would be unprecedented. Even Marshall Faulk didn’t do that.

The first third of the year was rough from a rushing standpoint, but it will get better.
 
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At this point in his career does C-Mac really need to be a bell cow back? Let some other RB take that pounding and use C-Mac more in the passing game. That would put him out in space more often and prolong his career.
 
With his 129 yards rushing this evening Christian McCaffrey moves past some pretty good running backs and into 75th all-time. Passing Curt Warner with a total now at 6,852 career rushing yards!

75. Christian McCaffrey- 6,852 yards
76. Curt Warner- 6,844
 
Carolina Speed said:
I hope you're prediction is right TT, but there are other RB's with as good if not better credentials that are not in the HOF. Roger Craig comes to mind.
He should've been a lock for the HOF. Craig the first RB to go 1,000 yds. rushing/1,000 yards receiving. Over 13,000 total yards receiving and rushing, including more rushing yards than HOFer


Larry Czonka and a 3-time Super Bowl Champion. I think CMAC will have to go over 10,000 rushing yards, He could do it if he stays healthy another 3-4 years.
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Carolina, hope you don't mind me moving you're week 7 post/reply. It's a good topic and it should not be lost in a outdated thread.

It's just my "gut" feeling Christian will make the Hall of Fame, if he can register another 1,000/1,000 season. Christian currently is on pace for 1,130 yards rushing and 130 receptions for 1,243 yards.

Not sure why Roger Craig is not in the HoF, but looking at his career stat's I'd make these points.

*** Craig played 13 years, only had 3 1,000 yard seasons and was always overshadowed by Montana/Young, as well as Jerry Rice. Never better than 3rd on offense. Most seasons (at least 10?) in his career, he was never considered among the Top 6 or 7 RB's in the game.

***Christian's career has been affected by injuries --- has missed the equivalent of 2.5 years due to injury. But, in contrast to Craig, he's always been considered among the the top 3 to 5 RB's in the NFL since his 2nd year. Again, injuries have been the issue. Sort of like Earl Campbell. Earl had several incredible seasons to start off, then dropped like a rock. Christian has been fantastic longer than Earl was, but has had some "throw away" seasons in between due to injuries -- 2020 .. 2024?

*** Also, in both Carolina and S.F., Christian has been considered the teams' best offensive player most years. Once Cam Newton declined due to age/injuries, Christian was absolutely Carolina's #1 offensive star; Luke Kuechly on defense. He's been the 49ers top star since he got there. Craig never was the 49ers #1 offensive star.

*** In addition, Christian has become a bit of cultural icon. He's done a lot high profile ads (Lowe's, ect) since the start of his career. He's, also, married to a celebrity, sort of a celeb? Fact that he's a rare White RB star helps his popularity cause. Craig was just kind of an anonymous, underrated star, I suppose?

Final point: When you look back to Christian's "era", case can be made him and S. Barkley are the top 2. Christian is currently considerably ahead of him on P.F. reference's Hall of Fame Monitor. I think Chris very close to being in already.
 
I predicted before last year he needed three more 1000 yard seasons. If he puts together a second 1000-1000 season, he will only need one more to solidify it.

His era it is he, Barkley and Henry that rise above all the others.

The fact is the only thing keeping McCaffrey from being a top 3 back since 2018 is injuries. So much lost time, but when playing the most productive and electric.
 
Warhawk_46 said:
I predicted before last year he needed three more 1000 yard seasons. If he puts together a second 1000-1000 season, he will only need one more to solidify it.

His era it is he, Barkley and Henry that rise above all the others.

The fact is the only thing keeping McCaffrey from being a top 3 back since 2018 is injuries. So much lost time, but when playing the most productive and electric.
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W46, here are the RB rush yards since 2017: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-rushing-leaders-since-2017

You can also click on "REC YDS" and see Christian is #1. Alvin Ka. and Ekeler are right behind him (Rec Yds), but neither has a 1,000 yard rushing or receiving season. And, considering their age, neither ever will! Forget the HoF for them! Both are basically washed up as receivers, while Christian keeps getting more prolific.

Christian has missed about 35 games due to injuries. If not, it's safe to say he'd be among the Top 3 rushers (statistically) since 2017 -- close to 9,000 rush yards. Statistically, Henry #1, Christian #2...Barkley #3 (although he's missed a lot of games, too).

But neither Henry or Barkley (or others) are even close to being as good, rushing and receiving combined. It's safe to say Christian's the best "all-purpose" back in his generation. And if he keeps it up, he'll be among the best all-time (all-purpose). He's closer to the HoF than most think.
 
Truthteller said:
W46, here are the RB rush yards since 2017: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-rushing-leaders-since-2017

You can also click on "REC YDS" and see Christian is #1. Alvin Ka. and Ekeler are right behind him (Rec Yds), but neither has a 1,000 yard rushing or receiving season. And, considering their age, neither ever will! Forget the HoF for them! Both are basically washed up as receivers, while Christian keeps getting more prolific.

Christian has missed about 35 games due to injuries. If not, it's safe to say he'd be among the Top 3 rushers (statistically) since 2017 -- close to 9,000 rush yards. Statistically, Henry #1, Christian #2...Barkley #3 (although he's missed a lot of games, too).

But neither Henry or Barkley (or others) are even close to being as good, rushing and receiving combined. It's safe to say Christian's the best "all-purpose" back in his generation. And if he keeps it up, he'll be among the best all-time (all-purpose). He's closer to the HoF than most think.
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That is my point, he drops another 1000-1000 campaign and one more 1000 yard campaign and he is a lock. One of the top 3 all-purpose backs of all time.
 
Warhawk_46 said:
That is my point, he drops another 1000-1000 campaign and one more 1000 yard campaign and he is a lock. One of the top 3 all-purpose backs of all time.
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Rough outing today, by far his worst of the season. Here’s hoping he bounces back next week!
 
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