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Originally posted by lamontb:
I didn't think he make this much of a difference. He's a monster

I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?
Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by lamontb:
I didn't think he make this much of a difference. He's a monster

I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

I was excited by it but not as excited as I should of been. That has nothing to do with CMC's play. I just had not paid attention to him at all and he was injured quite a bit for a few seasons.

so my first thought was "is he still the CMC that I knew of a few years ago?".

but yes, this is one of the best mid season trades of the last decade, easily.
Originally posted by btthepunk:
I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

A defense can only shade extra coverage towards so many players at once. He presents all types of matchup problems due to the fact that he can go out there and run the ball too. Never thought we'd actually be able to add him to the gauntlet, but I was celebrating on here before he played a snap.
Originally posted by random49er:
Originally posted by btthepunk:
I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

A defense can only shade extra coverage towards so many players at once. He presents all types of matchup problems due to the fact that he can go out there and run the ball too. Never thought we'd actually be able to add him to the gauntlet, but I was celebrating on here before he played a snap.

Same here. I thought we clearly won the trade even with the picks given up. He's been worth more than that.
Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:


He might be though
Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by random49er:
Originally posted by btthepunk:
I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

A defense can only shade extra coverage towards so many players at once. He presents all types of matchup problems due to the fact that he can go out there and run the ball too. Never thought we'd actually be able to add him to the gauntlet, but I was celebrating on here before he played a snap.

Same here. I thought we clearly won the trade even with the picks given up. He's been worth more than that.

He single handedly changed our offense. Everyone got better day 1...even when he barely knew the playbook.
Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Originally posted by Young2Rice:
Originally posted by cortana49:
LOVED this trade from the beginning. Check the receipts!

The first 10 or so pages are gold.

Particularly NY

We were doing just fine with Jeff Wilson

Yeah ok 🙄just look at the numbers before and after adding CMC. We wouldn't be anything like the team today without CMC


Originally posted by cortana49:
Yeah, that was funny.

Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by lamontb:
I didn't think he make this much of a difference. He's a monster

I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

Just based on the fact that Kyle was willing to pay McKinnon, I knew CMC would be a major chess piece for him. He is exactly what Kyle paid for in McKinnon, but obviously much better
Originally posted by Montana:
Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:


He might be though

definitely has a chance if he keeps playing how he is and has a healthy long career with us.
Originally posted by Jakemall:
Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by random49er:
Originally posted by btthepunk:
I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

A defense can only shade extra coverage towards so many players at once. He presents all types of matchup problems due to the fact that he can go out there and run the ball too. Never thought we'd actually be able to add him to the gauntlet, but I was celebrating on here before he played a snap.

Same here. I thought we clearly won the trade even with the picks given up. He's been worth more than that.

He single handedly changed our offense. Everyone got better day 1...even when he barely knew the playbook.

CMC is the greatest thing that has ever happened to Kyle Shanahan. we finally get to see his vision on offense. we went from good, to putting up 35 points a game with Mr. Irrelevant by bringing in McCaffrey. he totally unlocked the offense
Originally posted by hondakillerzx:
CMC is the greatest thing that has ever happened to Kyle Shanahan. we finally get to see his vision on offense. we went from good, to putting up 35 points a game with Mr. Irrelevant by bringing in McCaffrey. he totally unlocked the offense

Cmc deserves a lot of credit for the statistical uptick. He's such a skillful player he can be used so many different ways offensively. I hope he stays with us because he will be an important part of keeping defenses honest and making us less predictable. He's a freaking Rockstar
Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by lamontb:
I didn't think he make this much of a difference. He's a monster

I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

It's b/c I underestimated how good CMC is. I knew he was top rb, but watching him more closely I see dude is on a whole other level.
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Originally posted by hondakillerzx:
CMC is the greatest thing that has ever happened to Kyle Shanahan. we finally get to see his vision on offense. we went from good, to putting up 35 points a game with Mr. Irrelevant by bringing in McCaffrey. he totally unlocked the offense

Should've drafted him. I still don't get that decision.
Originally posted by Jakemall:
He single handedly changed our offense. Everyone got better day 1...even when he barely knew the playbook.

There is no playbook. Just concepts. He was steeped in them from birth.
https://www.reddit.com/r/footballstrategy/comments/107h8nd/development_of_a_scheme/
Originally posted by CharlieSheen:
Originally posted by btthepunk:
Originally posted by lamontb:
I didn't think he make this much of a difference. He's a monster

I don't get how people couldn't think he'd make a huge difference, we've seen what Shanny can do with average RBs what did people think he'd do with an elite player like CMC?

Just based on the fact that Kyle was willing to pay McKinnon, I knew CMC would be a major chess piece for him. He is exactly what Kyle paid for in McKinnon, but obviously much better

This. He had it right the first time. I always noted a huge need for a legit outlet at RB who can also PP but it just never materialized. CMC is that AND as a RB in spades. McKinnon killed it this year as a receiver too (10 TD's). Kyle was right. Had McKinnon stayed healthy, who knows...he might have been the difference maker.
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