Christian McCaffrey, Elite RB

Originally posted by JimA49ers:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by tohara3:

Originally posted by Tman:

Holy.

Since Christian McCaffrey has taken a full-time role (Week 8), the 49ers are....

#1 offense DVOA
#1 defense DVOA
#7 special teams DVOA

They are #1 overall by an absurd gap:

1. 49ers: 60%
2. Eagles: 33.9%
3. Bills: 24.2%

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) December 19, 2022

That is just unreal

All these years b***hing about Alex Smith and his check downs. And then we don't have one since. And now the check down unlocks Kyle's offense. That's some irony! LOL

It's not just checking down it's having a competent qb that knows what's going on. Neither Alex or jimmy could do this

LOL. Nobody is talking about Jimmy Garoppolo.

We're talking about what CMC opens up for ALL 49er QB's.

The second he arrived you could see his impact esp. being that security blanket if the primary receiving options were covered. You no longer have to force throws. Just go through your progressions and hit CMC on the check down if they aren't there. He's always open.

Then, all the carries and attention early in games sucked up the defense so Kyle could call plays off that.

He's also getting better as an IZ rusher. Kyle can also use him on screens and as a primary receiver from 3 different positions or as a decoy.

His value is immense and something we haven't had since Ricky Watters?

Even if Gire?

Originally posted by NCommand:
LOL. He was the man. Master inside the T's. And a good receiver to boot too. But he wasn't a receiver like Watters and CMC were/are IMHO.

Originally posted by frankieuc68:
I know the biggest story these last few weeks is the Purdy Cinderella story. But damn, I'm still elated how we acquired a 26 year old franchise type player that fits Shany's system like a glove. His production and presence opens up for the rest of his teamates. Perfect and timely trade when the team is in the middle of a playoff chase. Team is humming now and probably the most dangerous team going into the playoffs. What a trade and big kudos to Lynch and team again for executing this.

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by NCommand:
LOL. He was the man. Master inside the T's. And a good receiver to boot too. But he wasn't a receiver like Watters and CMC were/are IMHO.

frank >> watters.

cmc needs another 5 years to compare with frank

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by NCommand:
LOL. He was the man. Master inside the T's. And a good receiver to boot too. But he wasn't a receiver like Watters and CMC were/are IMHO.

frank >> watters.

cmc needs another 5 years to compare with frank

As an inside the T runner, you're not going to find a better RB than Frank.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by NCommand:
LOL. He was the man. Master inside the T's. And a good receiver to boot too. But he wasn't a receiver like Watters and CMC were/are IMHO.

frank >> watters.

cmc needs another 5 years to compare with frank

As an inside the T runner, you're not going to find a better RB than Frank.

Nope. 21 was the King of making yards when there were none to be had (excluding Barry).

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by NCommand:
LOL. He was the man. Master inside the T's. And a good receiver to boot too. But he wasn't a receiver like Watters and CMC were/are IMHO.

frank >> watters.

cmc needs another 5 years to compare with frank

As an inside the T runner, you're not going to find a better RB than Frank.

Nope. 21 was the King of making yards when there were none to be had (excluding Barry).

So true. that's why he was so great between the T's -- getting small in joe staley's butt crack, turning 2 yards to 5. Note he was also our best open field jukester for all skill positions. Plus the classic stiff arm. And best pass pro. And on and on.

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Remember when people said we gave up too much for him