RB Elijah Mitchell Thread

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
I noticed that obviously RB Elijah Mitchelldidn't get off the sideline, he did not play. What's your feeling on your usage of RB Christian McCaffrey? Do you need to go more to not necessarily a rotation, but just make sure that you keep McCaffrey fresh through the course of the season?

"Yeah, we've definitely got to get Elijah in there more and do better with our rotation than we did yesterday. That wasn't the plan going in. It just ended up that way and I've got to make sure that doesn't happen

Haha. I want to believe him but...

Same. I think it was more intentional than not. Its against his best bud, its a divisional game, and McVay beat him to a Superbowl win.

Not sure if you guys noticed, but we needed every advantage on every offensive snap in that game.

hopefully the rest can come in on Thursday and possibly the game after

Originally posted by Ark49er:

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
I noticed that obviously RB Elijah Mitchelldidn't get off the sideline, he did not play. What's your feeling on your usage of RB Christian McCaffrey? Do you need to go more to not necessarily a rotation, but just make sure that you keep McCaffrey fresh through the course of the season?

"Yeah, we've definitely got to get Elijah in there more and do better with our rotation than we did yesterday. That wasn't the plan going in. It just ended up that way and I've got to make sure that doesn't happen

full of crap.. " just happened " ???

I hope KYLE was not the one who said this rookie type of statement.

Kyle always lie about this. He is not absent minded and is fully aware of what he's doing.

Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
He's probably injured

Originally posted by Giedi:
He looked good in the Giants game. I hope he gets more involved in the run and pass game to give more breathers to CMC, it's a long season and I'm always concerned for CMC's health. He's the cog that makes the Kyle Shanahan offense - *THE* Kyle Shanahan offense.

Originally posted by 49ers81:

Originally posted by Giedi:
He looked good in the Giants game. I hope he gets more involved in the run and pass game to give more breathers to CMC, it's a long season and I'm always concerned for CMC's health. He's the cog that makes the Kyle Shanahan offense - *THE* Kyle Shanahan offense.

He and Mason have both shown that they can play when given the opportunity, though of the three Mason is maybe the least polished receiver, and he did have a couple of fumbles during preseason. But there is absolutely no reason why Mitchell shouldn't be getting his share of snaps every week. I mean, I get that McCaffrey is a stud, which is why you want him healthy and available for any potential playoff runs, but there's no reason to run him into the ground.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by 49ers81:

Originally posted by Giedi:
He looked good in the Giants game. I hope he gets more involved in the run and pass game to give more breathers to CMC, it's a long season and I'm always concerned for CMC's health. He's the cog that makes the Kyle Shanahan offense - *THE* Kyle Shanahan offense.

He and Mason have both shown that they can play when given the opportunity, though of the three Mason is maybe the least polished receiver, and he did have a couple of fumbles during preseason. But there is absolutely no reason why Mitchell shouldn't be getting his share of snaps every week. I mean, I get that McCaffrey is a stud, which is why you want him healthy and available for any potential playoff runs, but there's no reason to run him into the ground.

Agree about Mason. He's a talented back. I"d also like to see him more in the 4 minute offense when 49ers are way ahead. I know Kyle wants his starters in the game to prevent a comeback, but I think in a situation where you are up two scores (or even 1.5 scores) They should use Mason more for those tough *throw away* downs where Kyle knows it's only going to get, at most, two yards or so. In other words, lets preserve CMC's life for the playoffs.

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Mitchell doesn't look healthy. Mason needs to get more involved in these games… over Mitchell IMO.

Originally posted by JTB1974:

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Mitchell doesn't look healthy. Mason needs to get more involved in these games… over Mitchell IMO.

Kyle trust Eli more in pass protection and holding onto the football. And I think Eli is healthy. He is just rusty because he didn't have much of a training camp and didn't get much or any touches in the 1st 2 games.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by JTB1974:

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Mitchell doesn't look healthy. Mason needs to get more involved in these games… over Mitchell IMO.

Kyle trust Eli more in pass protection and holding onto the football. And I think Eli is healthy. He is just rusty because he didn't have much of a training camp and didn't get much or any touches in the 1st 2 games.

I agree, think think he's rusty too.

Elijah is a good back. Great jewel of a find in the 6th round. Very similar in size and playstyles with CMC. Its just that CMC is just better in everything. Great depth player for us, thank God we have Elijah for another one year after the 2023 campaign.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by JTB1974:

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Mitchell doesn't look healthy. Mason needs to get more involved in these games… over Mitchell IMO.

Kyle trust Eli more in pass protection and holding onto the football. And I think Eli is healthy. He is just rusty because he didn't have much of a training camp and didn't get much or any touches in the 1st 2 games.

I agree, think think he's rusty too.

Elijah is a good back. Great jewel of a find in the 6th round. Very similar in size and playstyles with CMC. Its just that CMC is just better in everything. Great depth player for us, thank God we have Elijah for another one year after the 2023 campaign.

Not just a good back, but I'd argue he is a starting caliber back. Guy can easily average 80 - 90 yards a game based on past history. He just can't stay healthy, but he is definitely a 1b back in my book.

Originally posted by elguapo:
Injured again. You've got to be kidding me!!! Banged his knee in practice