How many touchdowns does McCaffrey score this season?

[t96]

Total touchdowns, including returns, rushing and receiving. Do we think Shula can get the ball in this kids hands in the open space enough for him to take a couple to the house or more? Obviously, McC isn't a goal line back but I think he could have a bigger impact in scoring than we think. Seems like most have been looking at him as a yards gainer rather than touchdown scorer, but DG has alluded to many times valuing touchdown scorers and I can't imagine him taking an offensive skill player top 10 without believing he'll score a lot of touchdowns.

[t96]

Personally I see 12.

1 return TD (should have more but he'll have to overcome the rest of our ST struggles to even get one)

6 receiving TDs (4 within the redzone, I think he'll be utilized in the slot quite a bit here)

5 rushing TDs (all outside the redzone)

[Boxhead85]

Already a write-up by Mike Clay of ESPN.com. I'd be totally satisfied with those numbers.

No. 8: RB Christian McCaffrey to Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton has a new counterpart in the Panthers' backfield with Stanford's McCaffrey. He was about as good as it gets during his time in red and white -- and at April's combine. He produced a whopping 2,327 all-purpose yards last year. Super elusive and athletic, McCaffrey dominated the vertical, three-cone short shuttle and 60-yard dash in Indianapolis. He's only 20 years old and will immediately contribute as a rusher, receiver and returner. Jonathan Stewart had his contract extended through 2018 but will clearly settle into a reduced role. It's actually a good one-two punch, with McCaffrey more of a scatback than a strong asset in short yardage. McCaffrey should immediately be viewed as an RB2, especially in PPR formats, and there's room for more if Carolina features him in the pass game.

Rookie-season projection: 196 carries, 880 yards, 6 TDs; 49 receptions, 454 yards, 2 TDs

[Dunn]

70!!!1@1@!@!@!@!2

[nctarheel0619]

3 total.  Shula gonna Shula.  

[pstall]

196 carries is a lot for a rookie and with his skill set anf Jstew still back there not sure on that. 

I say 5-7 tds would be ideal. 

[Boxhead85]

1 minute ago, pstall said:

196 carries is a lot for a rookie and with his skill set anf Jstew still back there not sure on that. 

I say 5-7 tds would be ideal. 

That may be true but that averages out to be about 12-13 carries a game.

[ecu88]

Anytime nctarheel0619 goes low, I go high. 16+ boom

[t96]

3 minutes ago, ecu88 said:

Anytime nctarheel0619 goes low, I go high. 16+ boom

For some reason now my crazy homer glasses are coming on and I think McC is going to rush for 2000 yards one year while still on his rookie deal. Plus like 500 receiving yards plus the same year. Top Chris Johnson's record.

[pstall]

4 minutes ago, Boxhead85 said:

That may be true but that averages out to be about 12-13 carries a game.

Right but i see more jet sweeps than hand offs so idk if he gets that many carries a game.

Touches? Now that's possible. Stew who knows the system and been around only barely avgs 15 a game.

[SgtJoo]

Maybe 5.

[ecu88]

3 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

For some reason now my crazy homer glasses are coming on and I think McC is going to rush for 2000 yards one year while still on his rookie deal. Plus like 500 receiving yards plus the same year. Top Chris Johnson's record.

Someone boommark nctarheel0619's faithless response because it is going to be good by end of the season when crow is served lol

[Mattiekrome]

I don't think he'll get as many opportunities with Stewart and Fozzie around. 

[Castavar]

24 minutes ago, Mattiekrome said:

I don't think he'll get as many opportunities with Stewart and Fozzie around. 

If CMC doesn't play the majority of snaps between both Stew and Fozzy, then this whole coaching staff and FO better get canned for completely wasting the #8 pick.