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RB Christian McCaffrey, SF (3 Viewers)
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Jayrok
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
a bigger, faster version of Danny Woodhead? What does that even mean? Is a bigger and faster version of Danny Woodhead, even Danny Woodhead?
So he has the whiteness of Danny Woohead but he's bigger and faster?
So he has the whiteness of Danny Woohead but he's bigger and faster?
It's a polite way of saying he's a niche back in the NFL and not someone you want as your main guy.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Without making any predictions on McCaffery at this point, if a RB was in any way similar to Woodhead but "bigger and faster" (by the way whichever GM said that may want to check out Woodhead's 40 time, since it was elite level), I'd say that guy would be a great RB in the NFL.
Some are of that opinion, while others, myself included, are not. Gonna make for some interesting discussion leading up to the draft.
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
32 Counter Pass
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Csonka4life
Footballguy
He's not as stocky and not as shifty. A few posters have talked about never seeing a White running back being a stud in their lifetime. I think it's because the stud backs McCaffrey's size are playing slotback. Compare the size of Edleman to Jon Arnett or Frank Gifford. The sample size while not being large enough to pass a university study suggests that White running backs of a certain size lack agility ie Gerhart and many of these college type workhorse backs are then converted to fullback as most teams except for rare exceptions have no need for one cut and go power backs.
Csonka4life
Footballguy
Yes he is Woodhead plus or Woodhead is a poor man's McCaffrey. His potential is much better than Woodhead because of his size. That said Woodhead has been a decent utility back.
Woodhead 5'9" 200 lbs
McCaffrey 6'0" 200 lbs
Woodhead actually has the more solid build, and I'd bet McCaffrey won't be faster.
He is all over the place in terms of draft slot and teams that are interested.
Not sure Im going to be a buyer even towards the end of the first round in a rookie draft. If he was on the clock at my pick (in the latter part of the round) I might drop pack a couple of spots and take another pick or an IDP for the trouble.
I like watching the guy play, but Im not sure he is going to be an NFL star right out of the gate.
Not sure Im going to be a buyer even towards the end of the first round in a rookie draft. If he was on the clock at my pick (in the latter part of the round) I might drop pack a couple of spots and take another pick or an IDP for the trouble.
I like watching the guy play, but Im not sure he is going to be an NFL star right out of the gate.
voiceofunreason
Footballguy
Yeah cause late 1st round picks are all guaranteed stars right out of the gate. Solid post.
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Snorkelson
Footballguy
Location location location. Put him on Indy, Carolina, or phillyI'll take him 1.05 at the latest. Jets, JAX, or someplace with an established 2 down back and I drop him to about 1.10.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
That to me was the strangest part of that executives statement. Forgetting the ridiculousness of saying "a bigger AND faster" version of some player in the first place, but their sizes are similar and Woodhead will almost assuredly show to be the faster player (I believe he ran a 4.3) - unless we're talking about the 32 year old version of Woodhead.
CalBear
Footballguy
Hankmoody
Footballguy
Yep, plus scoring rules scoring rules scoring rules. I am in three dynasty leagues, one with full PPR and return yards, one with tiered PPR (.5, .75, 1.0) and no return yards, and one with tiered PPR (.5, .75, 1.25) and return yards. I will have three very different values on him in each league. #1 he's got top 6 potential in. #2 I'll likely rank him around 20, and #3 will be 12 or so.
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
Measured in at 5'11 and 202 pounds. Almost identical to LeSean McCoy's combine measurements and he hasn't had any problems as a feature back.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
That's actually not a great height/weight ratio for a feature back - even if there have been a few outliers. It's surely not a death knell, but I would have preferred at least 5-10 more pounds on a 5'11" frame.
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Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
I get it. I'm much higher on McCaffrey than most. He averaged over 20 carries per game in college and that's not including receptions or KR/PR.Dr. Octopus said:
Football Jones
Footballguy
5-11 202 is a little better than the 6-0 200 you typically saw him listed at before the Combine. I think McCaffrey is just big enough to be a feature back given his well-rounded skill set.
I also believe he'll be drafted no later than the early 2nd as a feature back.
I also believe he'll be drafted no later than the early 2nd as a feature back.
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I don't know Bells exact playing weight last season but back in June he said he was down to around 212 on a 6-1 frame. 5-11/202 seems like similar type range to me.
I reference Bell because some people felt McCaffery ran more hesitantly his last season, and maybe he did. But he also has Bell send him his game tapes(I think that's how I heard it, or if not he has someone send him Bell's game tapes) so I solid chance he's trying to pattern some aspects of his game after Bell.
I reference Bell because some people felt McCaffery ran more hesitantly his last season, and maybe he did. But he also has Bell send him his game tapes(I think that's how I heard it, or if not he has someone send him Bell's game tapes) so I solid chance he's trying to pattern some aspects of his game after Bell.
thatguy
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thatguy
Footballguy
That said, the idea of Christian modeling his game after Bell is not surprising because the first thing I notice when watching his tape is his patience, the way he'll almost just stop behind his linemen and just wait for the hole to develop, almost identical to Bell.
Not comparing the other aspects of his game to Bell, but this particular similarity was pretty striking to me.
Not comparing the other aspects of his game to Bell, but this particular similarity was pretty striking to me.
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Yea but that means nothing, I don't think they have updated that since he entered the league. He got up around 235-240 as a rookie and has been steady getting smaller ever since. He said he was 212 and June and I'd say that is within a few pounds of what he played at last season.
thatguy
Footballguy
Fair enough. Kind of annoying they don't update those things. I'm still not sure it's the best comparison given that Bell is a big back who slimmed down whereas Christian is a smaller back so is probably doing all he can to gain muscle.
Yea be good if they updated that stuff when players report to camp but some OL might need it changed it every week.
I was just trying to draw a comp between 6-1/212 and 5-11/202 being similar body mass but to be sure Bell is a big back who got small. I don't know if McCaffery's interest is in getting bigger, he only got 10 reps on bench press today so does not sound like a guy living in the weight room. He's also sill 20 for a few more months and just looking at him he does not look physically maxed out so I think he can get a little bigger if he wants.
I care more about how he tests myself than if he gains another 5-10 pounds.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I just want to preface this by saying that bench reps are the least predictive measurement they do at the combine. Based on what I have heard recently, the only thing teams are looking for out of the bench press is for players to have over either 16 or 18 reps (its not clear to me which) to show an average level of core strength. The reps are more a test of the players endurance while spending energy.
McCaffrey only doing 10 reps in the bench press is below this threshold and perhaps reason to be concerned that his other measurables will not be that great either.
I still like what I have seen of him play and I agree with thatguys previous comments about his patience and vision being similar in style to LeVeon Bell. I think this is perhaps the most important part of a RBs skill set and it is something that cannot really be measured.
McCaffrey only doing 10 reps in the bench press is below this threshold and perhaps reason to be concerned that his other measurables will not be that great either.
I still like what I have seen of him play and I agree with thatguys previous comments about his patience and vision being similar in style to LeVeon Bell. I think this is perhaps the most important part of a RBs skill set and it is something that cannot really be measured.
Agree it means little but the one thing I've heard several people say it does mean is simply a test to see if the player has been dedicated in the weight room, which is why I brought it up in the context I did.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Interesting enough I was listening to him today on NFL radio. He made mentions of his diversity and open to being drafted as a slot receiver. I thought that was odd but it made me wonder what he was hearing about what NFL execs thought of him. For a RB to mention he's open to being drafted as a WR?!?!?!? Hhhhhmmm
Tex
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
My math has AP's BMI (combine) at 27.86. I don't use inches, though so that probably changes things slightly. That said, McCaffrey's is 28.17. Peterson was also a year and a half older than McCaffrey is going into the draft. McCaffrey is only 20 years old and he doesn't turn 21 until June. I'd say a 28 BMI at age 20 is pretty damn good if we're going that route as far as trying to predict if he can handle the load. I'm quite sure he can handle the load. I REALLY hope he gets drafted by a team who plans on giving him 22+ touches per game. If that happens, he WILL be a perennial pro bowler. Mark my words. He's silly good and has done it at a VERY young age. He was 19 when he broke Barry's record, he has NFL and Olympic blood lines and is known to be an extremely hard worker (he is white after all) <<< inside joke for the staple white NFL er, he's gritty/hard-working/lunch pale.... type of guy. McCaffrey has elite vision and patience which is why he doesn't need to make ankle breaking cuts. I've said it a ton, he sees things a second or 2 before they happen. He's special and I sure hope whoever drafts him sees it the same way.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
That is interesting.
Speculating on this, it may be that teams are talking about drafting him for what he can do for them as a receiver (and return specialist) as being where he will contribute the most. Wide receivers get paid more than RB on average I believe as well, so his agent might have an interest in him being classified as a WR instead?
From what I read he wants to contribute in all phases, but realistically I think most teams try to find ways to use him, but also may find ways to let him rest at times as well, especially if he is doing a lot of returns.
If he were classified as a WR, he would add extra value as a runner from that position in fantasy.
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CabinFever
Footballguy
Best white RB since John Riggins?
steelers1080
Footballguy
He needs to hit the weights more. Perhaps he's stronger in other muscles that count on the football field, but if his arms aren't strong enough, defensive linemen are going to rip the ball out of his hands over and over.
Well, Riggins was the last white RB to have any continued success. I believe McCaffrey will settle into a more complimentary role, not a back that can carry you.
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
I'm not buying that logic. Bench press for a RB means very little and McCaffrey had a very good/low fumble rate in college. I believe he had the lowest rate of any of the consensus top RBs from this class.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Like I said, he's not a 4.6 guy. 4.49 is plenty fast and jives with what you see on the field.
