CMC: Sharing the load? | Page 363

fropwns · 2022-10-18T13:53:41-07:00

Our offense appears to have "blue balls" as one pundit put it. In the spirit of "finishing the job", I cannot help but wonder if what would help us "put a little stroke" back in the O is not necessarily tied solely to who is under center, but who that person is handing off, consistently, the ball to. Hence, why last year, Deebo, helped us "get 'er done" because, quite frankly, he became RB1. But this year, everybody and their mama is expecting that. Jeff Wilson is serviceable, but has a history of failing to finish leading to "oopsie moments" that cause turnovers. Everyone else toting the rock is questionable, young, or hurt. I am going to avoid turning this into we need CMC, and instead, let those far smarter than me explain if he or somebody else, can un...ehm...(censored) the offense, which as a byproduct helps Jimmy, the YAC bros, and the defense, which is nursing many a wound. I'll hang up and listen. EDIT! 10/20/22 I GUESS THE NINERS DO THINK THEY NEED CMC! DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?! YES! https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34842974/sources-panthers-trading-star-christian-mccaffrey-49ers

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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ForeverYoung8
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Sep 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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Dajanksta
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So hard being a fan

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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BYisGod
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Aaaand it's over before it began.

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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lamontb
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Yikes

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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ChaunceyGardner
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Christian McCaffrey (calf) was limited on Thursday.

Teams often give veteran players, particularly older running backs, days off at the first sign of irritation or discomfort, so it is entirely possible this is simply the 49ers acting out of an abundance of caution. McCaffrey does have a history of calf and Achilles tendon issues dating back to Week 17, 2023, so managing his practice load is prudent. Tomorrow's injury report should help clarify his Week 1 status. In the meantime, fantasy managers are advised to pickup Brian Robinson if he available in free agency.

NBC.com

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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RiceOwensStokes
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Just retire already.

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM

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9NERNATE
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Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
Just retire already.

Yeah hate to say it but I think that's getting closer and closer, especially with a family now.

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM

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DonnieDarko
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Time to start prepping for life after CMC, whether healthy or not

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM

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BYisGod
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Guarantee you Kyle knew for a while, hence the Robinson trade.

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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RonMexico
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Sep 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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Sep 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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9NERNATE
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Originally posted by BYisGod:
Guarantee you Kyle knew for a while, hence the Robinson trade.

Yep

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM

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Well time to change the projection for this season to 5-12 …. Seems the curse is not over.

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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Fanaticofnfl
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Normally I'd say everyone is overreacting, but… it was a calf injury that started last season's constant cycle.

I'm very concerned right now that the whole "he's fine and better than ever!" narrative over the past few months was just a bunch of force-fed BS

Sep 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM

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Out of all holdout and contract drama, THIS was the contract that general public should have been worried about and yet was the least concerned about at the time...