If Christian McCaffrey was black, he would be a top 10 pick

[XClown1986]

Or if he was 10-15 lbs heavier. I do agree that something is amiss with him flying under the radar. He was a heisman trophy runner up (should have won) and has been a playmaker in the run game, pass game, and on special teams CONSISTENTLY for his entire college career.

Perhaps the rumors that the Panthers are interested in McCaffrey at 8 isn't a smokescreen. We have seen that Gettleman evaluates talent based on evidence and not outside pressure. Maybe he sees a top 5 talent in this kid. It certainly wouldn't be a stretch.

[jumpman910]

1 minute ago, XClown1986 said:

Or if he was 10-15 lbs heavier. I do agree that something is amiss with him flying under the radar. He was a heisman trophy winner and has been a playmaker in the run game, pass game, and on special teams CONSISTENTLY for his entire college career.

He didn't win the Heisman. 

[XClown1986]

1 minute ago, jumpman910 said:

He didn't win the Heisman. But he should have.

Fixed

[Proudiddy]

Funny, I was actually watching the combine and thought, "if McCaffrey was black, he wouldn't even be talked about and would probably end up a 4th round pick."

Being a white RB actually works in his favor...  just ask Toby Gerhart.

[Riverboat Ron]

He's a gym rat!

[jayflip]

10 minutes ago, jumpman910 said:

Ironically that kinda backs the idea of not drafting him that high.

He's a much better slot receiver than Bush but it still not a skillset you draft that high. 

Agreed. 

[Mr. Miagi]

Can't disagree 

[XClown1986]

1 minute ago, Proudiddy said:

Funny, I was actually watching the combine and thought, "if McCaffrey was black, he wouldn't even be talked about and would probably end up a 4th round pick."

Being a white RB actually works in his favor...  just ask Toby Gerhart.

You're right because Gerhart's 2000 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns got him drafted 51st overall. Wow. White privilege at work here for sure. 

[Growl]

Maybe not top 10 as I don't think Dalvin Cook should be top 10, but I absolutely think he would jump Cook.

[CatfanMO]

54 minutes ago, d-dave said:

LOL, I do think there is SOME bias as he's a honkey, but I don't think it's that much.

McCaffrey is a fluid player, moves exceptionally well, catches better than most of the WRs, and can kill it as a return specialist.  Is he a 3 Down RB?  Can get get you 3rd and 1 consistently?  Can he take a 300 carry season?  While it's not uncommon for a smaller back to dominate in college, even D1, it's another thing for them to do so in NFL.

I just don't think he's got the build to take getting beat up 25 carries a game for 16 game season.  Now I do think that he's a wonderful weapon.  Play him in space, screens, get him the ball on the edge, change of pace, he's worth a mint.  But you need a creative offensive coordinator to make it work.

Im hoping you are a White man calling him a honkey...Only white people can call other white people honkeys..

[PanthersBigD]

 

[CWORS]

He's like Reggie Bush and everyone knows how that turned out! Teased for years! He's not overlooked he's just a clone of Bush and know one will fall victim to that again!

[Jangler]

9 minutes ago, CatfanMO said:

Im hoping you are a White man calling him a honkey...Only white people can call other white people honkeys..

 

[CatfanMO]

3 minutes ago, Jangler said:

 

Honkey, Cracker, popcorn head, cotton top, ect. Good song.