CMC: Don't Call it a comeback. I have been here for years! | Page 366

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 7:13 PM

#5476

SmokeyJoe
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Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Waiting for David Lombardi to tell us that everything is ok

Man that guy really is insufferable, lol.

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Sep 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM

#5477

leakyfausett
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Well that didn't take long.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM

#5478

Since07
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Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
JLC saying cmc wasnt available to media after practice, ugh

Christian McCaffrey showed up on the #49ers practice report as a limited participant in practice due to a calf condition. The ball carrier looked like his normal self during the open portion of practice.

Makes you wonder why it says open portion and now he was unavailable after? Not good signs

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

#5479

Fanaticofnfl
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Was CMC practicing at all at this time last year when we kept hearing "well he might play he might play… out nvm out for half the season"? Trying to find the bright side here…

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

#5480

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Originally posted by Since07:
Christian McCaffrey showed up on the #49ers practice report as a limited participant in practice due to a calf condition. The ball carrier looked like his normal self during the open portion of practice.

Makes you wonder why it says open portion and now he was unavailable after? Not good signs

It says that bc that's the part that they saw and he looked fine. Something happened after.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

#5481

ninerjok
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Originally posted by gold49digger:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

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Can someone who has Instagram tell me how recently this was posted? I need even the tiniest good news right now…

30 minutes ago. I think its precautionary imo

Thursday practices (2nd practice) are usually padded leading up to a game. So that's from today he looks perfectly fine to me.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM

#5482

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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Any chance it's just gamesmanship against Seattle?

Nobody knows but apparently it's much more fun to freak out.
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Once again, normally I would say everyone is overreacting (especially because he DID practice, at least) but the fact that it's his calf AGAIN is really bad news. Like only a ligament tear would be worse. His calf being hurt at the same exact time last season is what started this whole cycle, and the fact that its calf again now says that this is a much bigger issue that simply isn't going away.

Again, I hope you're right and it's no big deal and we're all laughing on Sunday evening after watching him play in a win. But just that fact that its "calf condition" being listed on the report is a legitimate reason to sound the alarm bells.

I don't know if it's a big deal or not, but it is always possible that Kyle is playing some gamesmanship here. I'm just not going to freak out over something we don't really know anything about just yet.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM

#5483

ninerjok
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Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Any chance it's just gamesmanship against Seattle?

Nobody knows but apparently it's much more fun to freak out.
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Once again, normally I would say everyone is overreacting (especially because he DID practice, at least) but the fact that it's his calf AGAIN is really bad news. Like only a ligament tear would be worse. His calf being hurt at the same exact time last season is what started this whole cycle, and the fact that its calf again now says that this is a much bigger issue that simply isn't going away.

Again, I hope you're right and it's no big deal and we're all laughing on Sunday evening after watching him play in a win. But just that fact that its "calf condition" being listed on the report is a legitimate reason to sound the alarm bells.

I don't know if it's a big deal or not, but it is always possible that Kyle is playing some gamesmanship here. I'm just not going to freak out over something we don't really know anything about just yet.

Listing a player on a practice injury report is not gamesmanship, they get in big trouble if they make stuff up

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM

#5484

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Not surprising really. The guy's days as a player are numbered..so much for the German witch doctor. Too fing bad because he is the best ..was the best rb in the league. His legs could be falling off and he would say, "feels great, everything is good, ready to go." Lol. Reality, dude retires before long...plays golf up in Tahoe. ⛳

[ Edited by Montana on Sep 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM ]

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM

#5485

Scoots
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Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
Hes cooked. Once RBs hit their mid-late 20s, they fall off a cliff, no matter how dominant they were, look at Marshall Faulk, LT, Shaun Alexander, etc. Frank Gore was the only one who continued to produce at a high level during his later years

When is "mid-late 20s"? 27?

The list of RBs who made all-pro after they turned 27 is LONG.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM

#5486

SlipAndSlideBosa
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Getting the feeling that CMC is damaged goods at this point. Basically on the downward spiral. Unfortunate because at his peak he is an amazing talent and someone we really need on this team.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM

#5487

9erson3
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Originally posted by SlipAndSlideBosa:
Getting the feeling that CMC is damaged goods at this point. Basically on the downward spiral. Unfortunate because at his peak he is an amazing talent and someone we really need on this team.

Maybe we can wait for the first game then discuss..if an issue.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM

#5488

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Originally posted by leakyfausett:
Well that didn't take long.

Lol couldn't even make it to the first snap without feeling completely deflated

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM

#5489

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What are the chances of this guy making it through the entire year? Based on this start and his prior injury history. I would be super impressed if he makes it until game 6. Who knows even he even starts game 1 now. What a mess.

Sep 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM

#5490

ninerjok
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Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Waiting for David Lombardi to tell us that everything is ok

I like Lombardi but you're actually spot on with that lol. He's doing a livestream and says basically chill out and slow your roll on CMC.