49ers select Jordan James-RB-Oregon with the 147th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

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Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

This has frustrated me the most. Kyle rotated his backs in Atlanta.. Why not here. I think he listens to CMC instead of telling him to sit out. IMO.

Originally posted by Red9Iron:

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

This has frustrated me the most. Kyle rotated his backs in Atlanta.. Why not here. I think he listens to CMC instead of telling him to sit out. IMO.

If you guys watched a certain video, Kyle explains why this season CMC was used so often. Due to our receiving corps being decimated with injuries and Aiyuk being a lil bish he had to have CMC out there for everything else to work since CMC plays so well as a back that can catch. He threatens the opposing defenses so that it opens up more for the receivers.

*I'll try to post the video if I find it*

Originally posted by Hangman_52:
Bust, couldnt make the field at all

I'm hoping to actually see him play this preseason. Too soon to call him a bust, but it's not a good sign when he can't even get on the field. I'm hoping a lot of what happened last year was due to injuries, and this year is his bounce back year.

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

I feel like Montgomery and Gibbs have a mutual respect for each other and is ok to split the carries. Although last year and this season Gibbs is the guy moving forward. But at the height of their success, those two were not selfish. I love CMC, but he is selfish. He probably looks at the rest of our backs and thinks the team is hindered in some way if they are getting carries. Rightfully so honestly. There's only 1 CMC. It's a tough situation, but they have to figure out a way to reduce his workload without taking a hit to offensive production.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Red9Iron:

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

This has frustrated me the most. Kyle rotated his backs in Atlanta.. Why not here. I think he listens to CMC instead of telling him to sit out. IMO.

If you guys watched a certain video, Kyle explains why this season CMC was used so often. Due to our receiving corps being decimated with injuries and Aiyuk being a lil bish he had to have CMC out there for everything else to work since CMC plays so well as a back that can catch. He threatens the opposing defenses so that it opens up more for the receivers.

*I'll try to post the video if I find it*

i know the interview you are ralking about i read it though but its pretty much this

I think the idea is an improved WR core will us sit CMC more especially improved slot (Kirk and Stribling). Its clear that improving our WR core was the number 1 priority after last year especially the injuries we had. It sucks cause going into last year it was a perceived strength assumin Aiyuk was coming back at 100% having Persall as #2 and Jennings at #3 instead we jumped pretty early on to having Jenning as our #1

I think James goes in to spell CMC and take blows for him, then when we go 4 wide with CMC that is when Black goes in... I think Shanny is jivving his tighty whities over the thought of this RB room

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
If you guys watched a certain video, Kyle explains why this season CMC was used so often. Due to our receiving corps being decimated with injuries and Aiyuk being a lil bish he had to have CMC out there for everything else to work since CMC plays so well as a back that can catch. He threatens the opposing defenses so that it opens up more for the receivers.

*I'll try to post the video if I find it*

I saw that too, but it still doesn't justify his using McCaffery as much as he does. I get that CMC is a really good player for Kyle's scheme, but 400+ touches last year and 400+ in the season before both of his Achilles tendons were hurt. I don't think that was a coincidence. I also understand that James was hurt early on and apparently wasn't able to catch up until late in the season, but if Kyle doesn't trust the other RBs he has on the team to fill in for 15 plays a game, then why are they on the roster?

Originally posted by 49ers81:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
If you guys watched a certain video, Kyle explains why this season CMC was used so often. Due to our receiving corps being decimated with injuries and Aiyuk being a lil bish he had to have CMC out there for everything else to work since CMC plays so well as a back that can catch. He threatens the opposing defenses so that it opens up more for the receivers.

*I'll try to post the video if I find it*

I saw that too, but it still doesn't justify his using McCaffery as much as he does. I get that CMC is a really good player for Kyle's scheme, but 400+ touches last year and 400+ in the season before both of his Achilles tendons were hurt. I don't think that was a coincidence. I also understand that James was hurt early on and apparently wasn't able to catch up until late in the season, but if Kyle doesn't trust the other RBs he has on the team to fill in for 15 plays a game, then why are they on the roster?

This might go to the difference between Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach. Head Coaches don't usually call plays, so they can pay attention to things like time outs, and player carries and whatnot. Offensive Coordinator's are Lazer focused on calling plays and aren't (in my opinion) really paying as much attention on the overall strategy that's not immediate to the next play call. At some point, Kyle may have to rethink his approach on the HC/OC dynamics and see if he can tweak his system to let him step out of the tactical moment and focus on the overall game strategy.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by 49ers81:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
If you guys watched a certain video, Kyle explains why this season CMC was used so often. Due to our receiving corps being decimated with injuries and Aiyuk being a lil bish he had to have CMC out there for everything else to work since CMC plays so well as a back that can catch. He threatens the opposing defenses so that it opens up more for the receivers.

*I'll try to post the video if I find it*

I saw that too, but it still doesn't justify his using McCaffery as much as he does. I get that CMC is a really good player for Kyle's scheme, but 400+ touches last year and 400+ in the season before both of his Achilles tendons were hurt. I don't think that was a coincidence. I also understand that James was hurt early on and apparently wasn't able to catch up until late in the season, but if Kyle doesn't trust the other RBs he has on the team to fill in for 15 plays a game, then why are they on the roster?

This might go to the difference between Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach. Head Coaches don't usually call plays, so they can pay attention to things like time outs, and player carries and whatnot. Offensive Coordinator's are Lazer focused on calling plays and aren't (in my opinion) really paying as much attention on the overall strategy that's not immediate to the next play call. At some point, Kyle may have to rethink his approach on the HC/OC dynamics and see if he can tweak his system to let him step out of the tactical moment and focus on the overall game strategy.

last year we didnt have playmakers and we were in a must win scenario for most part with our divisiona nd fighting for #1 seed with homefield through playoffs. It was a bit unique of a scenario

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Typecast:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Drafting black in the 3rd round says it all.

Yea, it's an indictment on Guerendo. After he had that really terrible practice where he kept fumbling, Shanahan and Lynch lost all faith in him to the point they traded for Robinson.

Anyway, we're going to need running backs this year if Shanahan and Bobby T actually manage snap counts instead of letting CMC decide to always stay in.

I have liked the lions approach of rotating their backs - always wondered if that would work here.

KS goes into panic mode if CMC isnt on the field.

I think Kyle just loves how the entire playbook is open with CMC on the field (cause of his incredible all around skill set). When you bring other backs in (that aren't well rounded), it limits the play calls.

i 100% agree that we need a rotation of guys. I'd prefer to see CMC and Black/James on the field at the same time. Line them up at slot or have them run routes out of the backfield, whatever. Both can pass pro really well.

i actually like having CMC/Black/james. Only knock on that group is that none of them can have the speed to go for a long touchdown. lol all three would most likely get caught before they get to the endzone. Maybe CMC was just exhausted but he didn't seem to have the same burners last year.

Originally posted by riverrunzthruit:
I think James goes in to spell CMC and take blows for him, then when we go 4 wide with CMC that is when Black goes in... I think Shanny is jivving his tighty whities over the thought of this RB room

The third rb gets nothing on this team unless theres a injury, its too bad he barely played last year because it will be worse this year

Originally posted by FaTaL:
The third rb gets nothing on this team unless theres a injury, its too bad he barely played last year because it will be worse this year

Agreed. Kyle will accept an IR designation for up to a year. Maybe two if a player shows incredible promise. But, if injuries prevent a player from actually playing, they usually don't last.

Originally posted by tankle104:
I think Kyle just loves how the entire playbook is open with CMC on the field (cause of his incredible all around skill set). When you bring other backs in (that aren't well rounded), it limits the play calls.

i 100% agree that we need a rotation of guys. I'd prefer to see CMC and Black/James on the field at the same time. Line them up at slot or have them run routes out of the backfield, whatever. Both can pass pro really well.

i actually like having CMC/Black/james. Only knock on that group is that none of them can have the speed to go for a long touchdown. lol all three would most likely get caught before they get to the endzone. Maybe CMC was just exhausted but he didn't seem to have the same burners last year.

I agree. But the question is whether CMC still has the speed to allow Kyle's plays to won't work well and consistently, including chunk plays. CMC still has quickness, which I think serves him particularly well as a receiver. I thought they might use him there more often in 2026 until they drafted a WR first.