CMC excited for 2025, believes 49ers are ‘pissed off’ in right ways

SANTA CLARA — After missing much of the 2024 NFL season with bilateral Achilles tendonitis and a subsequent knee injury, Christian McCaffrey is ready to turn the page. "I'm excited," McCaffrey said Monday. "I think we are all pissed off in the right ways. I think that's a good place to be." The All-Pro running back appeared in only four games after battling back from the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the first eight weeks of the season. Then in the 49ers' Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, McCaffrey suffered a season-ending PCL injury. McCaffrey shared that the injury occurred due to the impact when his knee hit the turf. McCaffrey was happy he did not need surgery to heal, just rehab and rest, and he is nearly fully recovered five weeks removed from the incident. "Definitely close. We are trending in the right direction. With available time now, we just want to respect that whole process, but everything is going really well," McCaffrey said. "I'm feeling great, progressing really well." Watching his 49ers teammates struggle through a losing season and not be able to help by physically being on the field was tough for McCaffrey, but he certainly will use it as...