Christian McCaffrey, Elite RB | Page 175

Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:
Purdy, CMC is your dude. Safety valve, whatever - get it to him often on pass plays and let him do his thing as a playmaker.

He's pretty much been his primary. And it's a great one!

[ Edited by NCommand on Dec 8, 2022 at 9:38 AM ]

Dec 8, 2022 at 10:21 AM

#2616

pasodoc9er
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Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Dec 8, 2022 at 11:46 AM

#2617

BoldRedandGold
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Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

[ Edited by BoldRedandGold on Dec 8, 2022 at 11:46 AM ]

Dec 8, 2022 at 11:50 AM

#2618

YACBros85
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Originally posted by BoldRedandGold:

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

Completely agree.

Dec 8, 2022 at 9:25 PM

#2619

DRCHOWDER
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There was a few plays from the miami game where I felt he could've cut it back and gained good yardage. Hopefully he hits them more these coming games.

Dec 9, 2022 at 9:05 PM

#2620

Heroism
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I love this dude. Worth every pick and then some.

[ Edited by Heroism on Dec 9, 2022 at 9:05 PM ]

Dec 9, 2022 at 9:46 PM

#2621

All22
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Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by BoldRedandGold:

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

Completely agree.

He's best as a Slot/RB with another back carrying the load on the ground. Kinda like Reggie Bush and Ingram.

Dec 9, 2022 at 10:59 PM

#2622

DRCHOWDER
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Originally posted by Heroism:
I love this dude. Worth every pick and then some.

See I knew I wasn't the only one, CMC himself admits it

Dec 10, 2022 at 4:11 AM

#2623

NCommand
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Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by BoldRedandGold:

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

Completely agree.

Remember when All said we could have used Wilson Jr. like CMC? LOL

Dec 10, 2022 at 4:14 AM

#2624

NCommand
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Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by BoldRedandGold:

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

Completely agree.

He's best as a Slot/RB with another back carrying the load on the ground. Kinda like Reggie Bush and Ingram.

You can use him for OZ too but just not as much early in games. He's who you turn too after the battering rams have worn down the defense. Like Mostert. But you can use him in the passing down any time.

The issue is Juice. Kyle doesn't want to take Juice out for a CMC + Mason backfield esp. for running plays.

Dec 10, 2022 at 5:11 AM

#2625

YACBros85
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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by BoldRedandGold:

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Difference between McCaf and other "outlet" bailouts, is that MCC knows WHERE to be and WHEN. Watch him and he always is in a position to be able to "bail out". Whether he runs fast or "dawdles" , CMC is always open. Out other bailouts, Deebo, et al, don't have the same knack as McCaf when it comes to knowing exactly where to be when qB is in trouble . McCaf just knows where to be and exactly at the right time. He is the best "bailout" we have had in decades, as far as always being open when QB is in trouble.

Agree with this. He also has a Great ability to make the first guy miss and actually convert some short passes to first downs in space even if he's met before the line to gain.

His biggest "weakness" is he doesn't just burst through the hole like your typical RB. His game is more footwork and patience. It's just not his style to burst up the middle.

This is how guys like Mitchell had better averages up the middle.

In space though CMC is king. It's not even close.

Completely agree.

He's best as a Slot/RB with another back carrying the load on the ground. Kinda like Reggie Bush and Ingram.

You can use him for OZ too but just not as much early in games. He's who you turn too after the battering rams have worn down the defense. Like Mostert. But you can use him in the passing down any time.

The issue is Juice. Kyle doesn't want to take Juice out for a CMC + Mason backfield esp. for running plays.

I do see the dilemma. Juice is a great blocker and is "one of the guys". But Shanahan has to also see where the best advantages are and having a combo of CMC + Mason in the backfield would really stress defenses out. The way we pull guards and tackles to use as lead blockers makes Juice a bit more expendable imo. It also doesn't mean to keep Juice completely out of the game either. We could simply use the combo as a single package and not an entire gameplan.

[ Edited by YACBros85 on Dec 10, 2022 at 5:11 AM ]