RB Christian McCaffrey, SF (2 Viewers)

[zamboni]

Tom Pelissero
And so it appears a frustrating season for #49ers star Christian McCaffrey ends like this:

4 games. 348 yards from scrimmage. 0 touchdowns. 2 significant injuries.

He’s due $16.2 million in 2025, when he’ll be 29 years old.

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While I can't see CMC not returning, have to imagine team brass will be looking to restructure his contract for cap relief. The team is at a crossroads with its Super Bowl window closing and will need to re-tool (including the need to pay Purdy soon).

 

[massraider]

If it wasn't this injury, it was going to be another one. That was a nightmare of a trade extension.

That deal made on emotion, not business. At that size, age and workload, this was mostly likely outcome.

 

[massraider]

While I can't see CMC not returning, have to imagine team brass will be looking to restructure his contract for cap relief.

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His base salaries in 25/26 are minimum salaries, he's received all his bonuses, and they are pro-rated, with Void years in his contract extending till 2030. I don't see how a restructure can happen. He can't even take a pay cut.

His cap numbers the next two years aren't awful, most likely the best move will be to keep him on the roster, and release him after next year on a June 1 release, which will gain cap space.

 

[Buckna]

Tom Pelissero
And so it appears a frustrating season for #49ers star Christian McCaffrey ends like this:

4 games. 348 yards from scrimmage. 0 touchdowns. 2 significant injuries.

He’s due $16.2 million in 2025, when he’ll be 29 years old.

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While I can't see CMC not returning, have to imagine team brass will be looking to restructure his contract for cap relief. The team is at a crossroads with its Super Bowl window closing and will need to re-tool (including the need to pay Purdy soon).

While he’s technically correct, the way its stated makes it seem like McC has a big cap # which he doesn’t. $14MM of that money is an option bonus that gets prorated over 5 years (and $8.5MM of it is fully guaranteed.) McC will definitely be back next year as the dead money hit is twice his cap hit. There’s not much need to restructure as he signed a cap friendly extension in June. 49’s have a decision in 2026 to pay him an unguaranteed roster bonus but even then they would only gain like 1.0MM in cap relief that year. All comes down to if he can come back and stay healthy.

Edit: @massraider had a good point about a June 1st cut, but McC’s overall # is low for a cap hit, you’d think they would reserve that for someone more expensive. RB contracts are so small now relative to so many other positions. Once again probably comes down to health, if he’s done they probably move on in 26 or definitely 27. If he’s still producing even as a fraction of his former self, could restructure him for a paycut in 26 or 27 for one last smaller payment. We’ve seen that with multiple older RB’s recently.

 

[zamboni]

While I can't see CMC not returning, have to imagine team brass will be looking to restructure his contract for cap relief.

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His base salaries in 25/26 are minimum salaries, he's received all his bonuses, and they are pro-rated, with Void years in his contract extending till 2030. I don't see how a restructure can happen. He can't even take a pay cut.

His cap numbers the next two years aren't awful, most likely the best move will be to keep him on the roster, and release him after next year on a June 1 release, which will gain cap space.

Fair points - cash wise they don't owe much more, so it's really just a matter of wrangling the cap situation (which isn't really all that severe). Agree with your point above about being preliminary with the extension though, as he was already making 64/4 through 2025, which at an AAV is still the highest in the league.

 

[massraider]

Fair points - cash wise they don't owe much more, so it's really just a matter of wrangling the cap situation (which isn't really all that severe). Agree with your point above about being preliminary with the extension though, as he was already making 64/4, which at an AAV is still the highest in the league.

I was thinking about it, and this extension was made to gain cap relief for their other players.

In a vacuum, I might say cutting him was the move, but easy to say from my office wearing slippers. SF has the issue of too many good players, there's no perfect way to do it. I probably would have sent Trent Williams on his way, but if he plays well till 40, I would have been wrong.

Even if, in hindsight, letting CMC go a year early was the right move, I don't know how many teams would have actually pulled the trigger.

 

[zamboni]

Fair points - cash wise they don't owe much more, so it's really just a matter of wrangling the cap situation (which isn't really all that severe). Agree with your point above about being preliminary with the extension though, as he was already making 64/4, which at an AAV is still the highest in the league.

I was thinking about it, and this extension was made to gain cap relief for their other players.

In a vacuum, I might say cutting him was the move, but easy to say from my office wearing slippers. SF has the issue of too many good players, there's no perfect way to do it. I probably would have sent Trent Williams on his way, but if he plays well till 40, I would have been wrong.

Even if, in hindsight, letting CMC go a year early was the right move, I don't know how many teams would have actually pulled the trigger.

True - easy for us to say. I don't think anyone would have batted an eye if they just kept CMC's 64/4 deal through 2025 and say thanks for the memories at that point. But clearly they wanted to reward their best (or at least top 3) player who was still at his peak at a manageable cap number. Certainly not the first - or last - team to do that. It's obviously a bit trickier at the RB position where injury risk is at its highest and the drop-off is often the fastest and most severe.

 

[JohnnyU]

PCL is better than an ACL I would suspect. See you next year CMC.

 

[massraider]

True - easy for us to say. I don't think anyone would have batted an eye if they just kept CMC's 64/4 deal through 2025 and say thanks for the memories at that point. But clearly they wanted to reward their best (or at least top 3) player who was still at his peak at a manageable cap number. Certainly not the first - or last team - to do that. It's obviously a bit trickier at the RB position where injury risk is at its highest and the drop-off is often the fastest and most severe.

And who in SF doesn't love CMC? Went to freaking Stanford, he's a stud white RB, and seems to be the hardest working guy on the team. Yeah, I wouldn't have been able to make that cut. Risk getting the Giants GM treatment on Twitter.

 

[packer_junkie]

I am just sad. Sad for CMC, sad for myself-- sad about the injury.

Such an awesome player and such a legendary career. I hope he can rebound next year.

He was going to go for 200 last night.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

So who is RB1 in San Fran now? Is it Mason again like it was earlier in the year, or perhaps Guerendo has taken over a bit? He sure looks explosive and IIRC he was getting more PT than Mason right before CMC came back?

If both are available, who are you going for first? Would you still jump on adding the other?

 

[RaidersAreOne]

I hope he can rebound next year.

I truly have no idea what to expect with him come draft time next year. Are people going to fall in love with thoughts of getting the old CMC that's finally healthy at a discount? Is he still a 1st rounder?

Or has he hit that uber-injury prone, againg RB with a TON of miles status and he's a 2-3 round guy?

 

[BladeRunner]

So who is RB1 in San Fran now? Is it Mason again like it was earlier in the year, or perhaps Guerendo has taken over a bit? He sure looks explosive and IIRC he was getting more PT than Mason right before CMC came back?

If both are available, who are you going for first? Would you still jump on adding the other?

Yeah, it's Mason. That's not even debatable.

 

[Stealthycat]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

 

[BladeRunner]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

 

[jobarules]

So who is RB1 in San Fran now? Is it Mason again like it was earlier in the year, or perhaps Guerendo has taken over a bit? He sure looks explosive and IIRC he was getting more PT than Mason right before CMC came back?

If both are available, who are you going for first? Would you still jump on adding the other?

I'm guessing Mason

 

[zamboni]

So who is RB1 in San Fran now? Is it Mason again like it was earlier in the year, or perhaps Guerendo has taken over a bit? He sure looks explosive and IIRC he was getting more PT than Mason right before CMC came back?

If both are available, who are you going for first? Would you still jump on adding the other?

Yeah, it's Mason. That's not even debatable.

I think it's pretty debatable given the usage since Mason got hurt awhile back, but I would think Mason would get the lion's share of work.

 

[Buckna]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Seems pretty unlikely they bring him back this year, depends on medical screening today probably. They have a small chance of making the playoffs still but would need to nearly win out to do it at 2 games back and 5 games left. Purdy is not 100% it seems and lots of other guys banged up. Doubt they give up on the season but seems to make the most sense to let CMC heal for next year and see what Mason & Guerendo can give you for the final month of the season.

 

[Balco]

What’s his cap hit next year if they release him? Just can’t count on him, 49ers might be best served parting ways with him, either by trade for mid round pick or release.

 

[MTskibum]

Cap hit is a non-issue, they should be getting close to 15 million in cap relief based on his insurance policy. Between him and Brandon A, they should be fine for cap next year.

'A rabbit hole most people know nothing about': How insurance became the NFL's secret hack

The Jets didn't insure Aaron Rodgers, costing them cap savings. The Eagles and 49ers used insurance to help achieve contender status.

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The Niners' 10-year total in end-of-year adjustments is $54.3 million, double the second-place team's total. This number isn't only insurance credit, but representative of other savvy cap hacks that benefit teams when players get hurt, such as paying salary in the form of per-game roster bonuses. Philadelphia's $19.1 million over 10 years is good for sixth.

This season, the 49ers have already put running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least five games. Per his playing contract, the team has insured McCaffrey for up to $15 million for 2024.

 

[JoeJoe88]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

100%

I think Mason will be the 1A, but I don’t think it’ll be like earlier in the season where he gets 90% of the snaps at RB. Isaac has earned a role.

 

[BladeRunner]

So who is RB1 in San Fran now? Is it Mason again like it was earlier in the year, or perhaps Guerendo has taken over a bit? He sure looks explosive and IIRC he was getting more PT than Mason right before CMC came back?

If both are available, who are you going for first? Would you still jump on adding the other?

Yeah, it's Mason. That's not even debatable.

I think it's pretty debatable given the usage since Mason got hurt awhile back, but I would think Mason would get the lion's share of work.

He got the Lion's share yesterday when McCaffrey went out. He'll get it for the rest of the season unless, of course, he's injured.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

 

[Hankmoody]

His base salaries in 25/26 are minimum salaries, he's received all his bonuses, and they are pro-rated, with Void years in his contract extending till 2030. I don't see how a restructure can happen. He can't even take a pay cut.

There's an $14.25M option bonus paid in 2025 that the chart shows already prorated over 5 years ($2.849M per) but it hasn't been paid yet. CMc could redo the deal and remove that. $8.5M of that is already guaranteed, so not sure if/why he even would, but he could. This is why I prefer spotrac, their notes are clearer and you don't have to derive where those annual option allocations come from:

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Christian McCaffrey contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations.

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• 2025 Option Bonus: $14.245M ($8.5M guaranteed, due 4/1/2025)
• 2026 Option Bonus: $10.55M (4/1/2026)

There's also a salary cap exception that if a team insures a contract and the policy pays out that payout doesn't hit or is credited back to the cap. No idea what/if CMc's is insured, but that's a possibility. Without that his only dead money is the $11.432M remaining from the signing bonus allocation and that could be spread over two years. I'd talk about cutting him, letting the insurance (if present) pay out, spread the dead money over two years, and then bring him back on a good-faith/prove it/earn it deal.

 

[efactor]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from him

He definitely could have been given less reps to reduce the wear and tear, but to blame the Achilles injury on Shanahan is off base. Caused by his training methods more than excessive reps.

 

[thecatch]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from himself.

That's part of it, but Shanahan also admitted in an interview last week that it's been his and Bobby Turner's policy not to rotate backs since forever. I'm a defender of Shanahan, as you know, but it's one of those policies he needs to self-reflect on in the offseason.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from him

He definitely could have been given less reps to reduce the wear and tear, but to blame the Achilles injury on Shanahan is off base. Caused by his training methods more than excessive reps.

He’s the coach. HE decides when players come off the field.

I’m open to the idea that CMC’s training methods are to blame, but haven’t been presented any evidence of that. In contrast, we see his usage. It’s apparent to all. It’s just math.

 

[efactor]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from himself.

That's part of it, but Shanahan also admitted in an interview last week that it's been his and Bobby Turner's policy not to rotate backs since forever. I'm a defender of Shanahan, as you know, but it's one of those policies he needs to self-reflect on in the offseason.

Oh, I don't disagree that his workload should have been monitored. Mason should have been used more last season since Mitchell couldn't stay healthy. I just disagree that the overuse caused the Achilles tendinitis. Also, prior to them getting CMC, they did rotate backs, sometimes too often IMO. In Atlanta, he used Coleman and Freeman fairly evenly. Then Coleman and Mostert in 2019. Mostert and Wilson and Mitchell.

 

[Dizzy]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from himself.

That's part of it, but Shanahan also admitted in an interview last week that it's been his and Bobby Turner's policy not to rotate backs since forever. I'm a defender of Shanahan, as you know, but it's one of those policies he needs to self-reflect on in the offseason.

Oh, I don't disagree that his workload should have been monitored. Mason should have been used more last season since Mitchell couldn't stay healthy. I just disagree that the overuse caused the Achilles tendinitis. Also, prior to them getting CMC, they did rotate backs, sometimes too often IMO. In Atlanta, he used Coleman and Freeman fairly evenly. Then Coleman and Mostert in 2019. Mostert and Wilson and Mitchell.

Totally appreciate your point — very possible that CMC’s training is a major root cause. And also agree that Shanny used to rotate too much (!), but it seems like he hasn’t rotated enough with CMC in SF….with a high workload, aging RB……

 

[Alex P Keaton]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

 

[efactor]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from him

He definitely could have been given less reps to reduce the wear and tear, but to blame the Achilles injury on Shanahan is off base. Caused by his training methods more than excessive reps.

He’s the coach. HE decides when players come off the field.

I’m open to the idea that CMC’s training methods are to blame, but haven’t been presented any evidence of that. In contrast, we see his usage. It’s apparent to all. It’s just math.

OK, but you have zero evidence saying that specific injury was due to overuse on the football field either but you still state it as fact (falls squarely on Shanahan). If you look at the causes of Achilles tendinitis, there are many and most of them point to training methods. A quick google search. Obviously some don't apply such as being overweight.

Key factors contributing to Achilles tendonitis:

• Overuse injuries: Increasing the intensity or duration of physical activity too quickly, like suddenly running longer distances or starting a new sport.
  
  
  
• Tight calf muscles: Tight calf muscles put extra tension on the Achilles tendon.
  
  
  
• • Poor footwear: Wearing shoes with inadequate support, worn-out shoes, or high heels.
    
    
  • Foot problems: Flat feet or excessive pronation (feet rolling inward) can strain the Achilles tendon.
    
    
  • Jumping sports: Activities like basketball, volleyball, or tennis that involve frequent jumping.
    
    
  • Running on hard surfaces: Running on concrete or pavement can increase stress on the tendon.
    
    
  • Age: As people age, the Achilles tendon naturally weakens, making it more susceptible to injury.
    
    
  • Being overweight: Extra weight puts additional stress on the Achilles tendon.
    
    
  • Sudden changes in activity level: Starting a new exercise routine after a period of inactivity.
    
    
  • Improper training techniques: Not warming up properly before exercise or failing to cool down afterwards.
    
    
  • Certain medications: Some antibiotics, particularly fluoroquinolones, can increase the risk of tendon problems.

 

[efactor]

is everyone pretty much agreeing CMC is our for rest of year? 90% chance? 95% ??

IMO, he is definitely out for the rest of the year. There is simply no way they can let him come back. It would be dereliction of duty. In fact, I'd argue it was dereliction of duty letting him come back at all this year, but the Shanahan's are well known for running their RBs into the dirt and not caring. Winning is all that matters.

Who knows how avoidable this latest injury was, but the Achilles tendinitis falls squarely on Shanahan. There is no reason the Niners needed to run CMC into the ground last year. Completely unacceptable. He averaged over 20 touches a game, playing 19 games/year with the Niners. Why?? Why not scale him back a bit and keep him healthy, fresh for the long haul?

(Note: I’ve never had CMAC on my team and am not a Niners fan. Zero vested interest in this situation.)

Calling BS on the bolded

Zero proof the Achilles tendinitis was a result of overuse on the football field. CMC is a workout fanatic and the overuse was more a result of his non-stop off season training.

CMC was overused because CMC didn't want to come off the field. Ever. Ala Frank Gore back in the day, when he was taken out, he stands on the sidelines in a huff until he is put back in. CMC didn't want to be protected from himself.

That's part of it, but Shanahan also admitted in an interview last week that it's been his and Bobby Turner's policy not to rotate backs since forever. I'm a defender of Shanahan, as you know, but it's one of those policies he needs to self-reflect on in the offseason.

Oh, I don't disagree that his workload should have been monitored. Mason should have been used more last season since Mitchell couldn't stay healthy. I just disagree that the overuse caused the Achilles tendinitis. Also, prior to them getting CMC, they did rotate backs, sometimes too often IMO. In Atlanta, he used Coleman and Freeman fairly evenly. Then Coleman and Mostert in 2019. Mostert and Wilson and Mitchell.

Totally appreciate your point — very possible that CMC’s training is a major root cause. And also agree that Shanny used to rotate too much (!), but it seems like he hasn’t rotated enough with CMC in SF….with a high workload, aging RB……

No argument from me that he was overused. Very irritating especially when they had a decent lead late in games and could have been using Mason or Mitchell. But just don't think it was the cause of this specific injury.

 

[Dizzy]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

Why would I be interested in that?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

Why would I be interested in that?

Well, your original post above suggests that’s why people care about this topic.

 

[packer_junkie]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

And I guarentee you didn't win last year ( I had CMC and won)

 

[Alex P Keaton]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

And I guarentee you didn't win last year ( I had CMC and won)

Ha, yeah, one squad last year was awful. Didn’t even make the playoffs.

Won the other league w/o CMC.

 

[efactor]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

And I guarentee you didn't win last year ( I had CMC and won)

I won two leagues without him

Odd thing is that in 4 leagues I played in last year, none of the winners had CMC.

 

[zamboni]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

And I guarentee you didn't win last year ( I had CMC and won)

I won two leagues without him

Odd thing is that in 4 leagues I played in last year, none of the winners had CMC.

That's why I think the term "league winner" when it comes to a single player is a misnomer. This coming from an owner who is middle of the pack despite having Barkley and Josh Allen - need strength up and down the lineup.

But I digress - this is about CMC...

 

[Wingnut]

Ed McCaffrey on his son Christian's injury:

"He has a PCL strain. He'll get an MRI today and hopefully it's not too serious."

Ed says Christian will continue to play regardless of the 49ers playoff chances:

"If he's ready to go, he'll go."

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[efactor]

Ed McCaffrey on his son Christian's injury:

"He has a PCL strain. He'll get an MRI today and hopefully it's not too serious."

Ed says Christian will continue to play regardless of the 49ers playoff chances:

"If he's ready to go, he'll go."

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Love the attitude but maybe focus on next year at this point. Guy is a gamer for sure. Reminds me of Frank Gore in that way. Frank broke his hip and tried to go back into the game. They had to take his helmet from him.

 

[Dizzy]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

Why would I be interested in that?

Well, your original post above suggests that’s why people care about this topic.

Nope. I was just commenting in general regarding player usage. This same theme runs thru every RB thread. Different coaches have different philosophies and fantasty whiners always looking for the Goldilocks solution to their problems.

No interest in your shares of CMC (or lack thereof).

 

[Alex P Keaton]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

Why would I be interested in that?

Well, your original post above suggests that’s why people care about this topic.

Nope. I was just commenting in general regarding player usage. This same theme runs thru every RB thread. Different coaches have different philosophies and fantasty whiners always looking for the Goldilocks solution to their problems.

No interest in your shares of CMC (or lack thereof).

A bunch of people commenting in here care about a) the actual 49ers team, b) CMCs long term health as it relates to item A.

Your comments repeatedly imply that the only thing people care about is fantasy football. But hey, carry on with your fake moral superiority.

 

[Buckna]

Ed McCaffrey on his son Christian's injury:

"He has a PCL strain. He'll get an MRI today and hopefully it's not too serious."

Ed says Christian will continue to play regardless of the 49ers playoff chances:

"If he's ready to go, he'll go."

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twitter.com

If it's just a grade 1 he possibly could be back before the end of the season but it would be cutting it close. Good news is just a PCL would have no reason to impact his availability next year.

 

[Golden Gopher]

When I think of the term "league winner," I think of a player drafted in the last few rounds who produced like a top 3 round pick. Or a player picked in Round 10 who performs like a first round pick. Or a player picked up for minimal cost as a free agent who produces starter points the rest of the season. Something along those lines, where the value produced significantly outweighs the cost incurred. A difference maker, relative to their draft position or cost.

Of course, I also agree... One player never wins anything. You have to hit on a few to have a chance. I'm in a best ball league where I am somewhat running away with it this year (this is a first for me... I usually suck at this format). Here is my draft. There are a handful of guys that you could make an argument are league winners. Barkley 14th overall, Godwin (for the first half of the season, anyway), Sutton in the 11th, Irving in the 13th, Mayfield in the 14th, Mooney in the 20th. All of which have certainly played their part. But, none of them by themselves would have won the league.

1.11​	Nacua, Puka LAR WR	6:03:32 p.m.
2.02​	Barkley, Saquon PHI RB	6:39:18 p.m.
3.11​	White, Rachaad TBB RB	11:56:55 a.m.
4.02​	Moore, D.J. CHI WR	12:51:03 p.m.
5.11​	Pickens, George PIT WR	7:46:49 p.m.
6.02​	Montgomery, David DET RB	7:55:04 p.m.
7.11​	Godwin, Chris TBB WR	10:52:50 a.m.
8.02​	Njoku, David CLE TE	11:10:38 a.m.
9.11​	Corum, Blake LAR RB	2:57:39 p.m.
10.02​	Purdy, Brock SFO QB	3:21:17 p.m.
11.11​	Sutton, Courtland DEN WR	11:43:22 a.m.
12.02​	Goedert, Dallas PHI TE	12:03:53 p.m.
13.11​	Irving, Bucky TBB RB	8:49:04 p.m.
14.02​	Mayfield, Baker TBB QB	9:05:03 p.m.
15.11​	Wicks, Dontayvion GBP WR	12:58:41 p.m.
16.02​	Carr, Derek NOS QB	1:42:10 p.m.
17.11​	Steelers, Pittsburgh PIT Def	6:32:43 p.m.
18.02​	Elliott, Jake PHI PK	6:58:50 p.m.
19.11​	Parkinson, Colby LAR TE	9:22:43 p.m.
20.02​	Mooney, Darnell ATL WR	9:51:04 p.m.
21.11​	Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def	11:12:02 a.m.
22.02​	Grupe, Blake NOS PK	11:26:00 a.m.
23.11​	Williams, Jamaal NOS RB	7:23:39 p.m.
24.02​	Shipley, Will PHI RB

 

[Golden Gopher]

Sorry... not trying to derail the thread. Bummer about CMC. Hard to believe, as dominant as SF has been for the past few years, that they are now at a point where it is highly unlikely that they will win a SB with him on their roster. Not impossible, but the clock is ticking.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

shut the guy down for the rest of the season so he's healthy next year when you have a shot

 

[JohnnyU]

Sorry... not trying to derail the thread. Bummer about CMC. Hard to believe, as dominant as SF has been for the past few years, that they are now at a point where it is highly unlikely that they will win a SB with him on their roster. Not impossible, but the clock is ticking.

Fine line between a good team and a bad one.

 

[Stat Correction]

Ed says Christian will continue to play regardless of the 49ers playoff chances:

"If he's ready to go, he'll go."

Like he did in his college Bowl game?

 

[Dizzy]

If only the NFL teams would consult with fantasy football managers as to the perfect number of touches a RB should receive on a weekly basis. Then we can all be happy.

Already explained that I don’t have CMC on my squad and never have

Why would I be interested in that?

Well, your original post above suggests that’s why people care about this topic.

Nope. I was just commenting in general regarding player usage. This same theme runs thru every RB thread. Different coaches have different philosophies and fantasty whiners always looking for the Goldilocks solution to their problems.

No interest in your shares of CMC (or lack thereof).

A bunch of people commenting in here care about a) the actual 49ers team, b) CMCs long term health as it relates to item A.

Your comments repeatedly imply that the only thing people care about is fantasy football. But hey, carry on with your fake moral superiority.

You see what you want to see. Players play, and sometimes they get injured. That's what I see.