Christian McCaffrey Update

[Khyber53]

Once he is cleared to go, you drop him back into practices and first team reps. Davis has been playing lights out, but this is CMC we're talking about.  I don't think he's the kind of player to rush back before he's healed and he's definitely not the kind of player to sit on IR longer than is absolutely necessary.

 

[Seltzer]

I'm more concerned about getting some of our injured defensive guys back this week than CMC.

That is an endorsement of Mike Davis and how the offense has performed overall.

We are getting extremely thin at DT, CB, and potentially DE.  And we better hope Shaq stays healthy.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

I don't doubt CMC's talent, however did we over pay for a RB? We are winning football games with Mike Davis, I have no doubt that CMC would have made more of an impact in the previous 3 games, however I don't see the value in his contract. Could the money tied up in CMC's contract be better utilized on defense? Hurney has a habit of overpaying. I worry that CMC's situation will turn out to be like Todd Gurley, Rams are 4-1 without him. Steelers winning without Leveon Bell, Zeke is top 5 RB and his team is 2-3. RB just don't make that much of an impact as they used to. 

[tukafan21]

6 hours ago, BrianS said:

It would make sense, if he's close, to pull him off IR just to make the Bears prep for him even if there is no chance he'll play.

I don't think it would really make any difference, we're using Davis in almost the same way that we use CMC, might send CMC on a few more pass routes, but besides that, CMC is just the better player but used similarly.

The difference is when CMC is on the field, because he draws more attention, but in terms of game plan prep, I don't think there is much of a difference for opposing teams with how Davis has been playing and being used.

[Jmac]

Nice to have him ready for the aints.

[Wolfcop]

We are approaching some tougher games than 0-5 Atlanta. When CMC is ready, play him. 

[MechaZain]

4 hours ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I don't doubt CMC's talent, however did we over pay for a RB? We are winning football games with Mike Davis, I have no doubt that CMC would have made more of an impact in the previous 3 games, however I don't see the value in his contract. Could the money tied up in CMC's contract be better utilized on defense? Hurney has a habit of overpaying. I worry that CMC's situation will turn out to be like Todd Gurley, Rams are 4-1 without him. Steelers winning without Leveon Bell, Zeke is top 5 RB and his team is 2-3. RB just don't make that much of an impact as they used to. 

CMC's more valuable than a RB because he's a real good WR too.

[Mister]

once he comes back split between him and davis , we cant over work mccaffrey 

[jdr6000]

On 10/12/2020 at 6:36 PM, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I don't doubt CMC's talent, however did we over pay for a RB? We are winning football games with Mike Davis, I have no doubt that CMC would have made more of an impact in the previous 3 games, however I don't see the value in his contract. Could the money tied up in CMC's contract be better utilized on defense? Hurney has a habit of overpaying. I worry that CMC's situation will turn out to be like Todd Gurley, Rams are 4-1 without him. Steelers winning without Leveon Bell, Zeke is top 5 RB and his team is 2-3. RB just don't make that much of an impact as they used to. 

Give this man a chicken dinner

[Bartin]

CMC not at practice today. Almost certainly means Mike Davis again.

[Wolfcop]

Some less than stellar talent evaluators around here. CMC is one of the best FOOTBALL PLAYERS in the NFL. His value goes way beyond your average RB1. 

[Fox007]

On 10/12/2020 at 1:32 PM, mrcompletely11 said:

Sit him until he is 100%

And then sit him again.

 

[gakonline]

I read once a player comes off the three week IR they have 21 days to determine if the player will be activated on the roster or permanently put them back on IR for the remainder of the season. McCaffrey will end IR this week & will still have the 21 day window. I don’t think he comes back for another two weeks. He has to be healthy before coming back from a high ankle sprain. They tend to be worse than a fracture because of the damaged tendons & ligaments.