NFL: The Insiders on Christian McCaffrey

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The first Christian McCaffrey. I know some people every year when I draft him, he doesn't seem to finish the season. But when you're looking at the opportunity for him this year...I can't quit you, Christian.

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Freeland all-in on McCaffrey despite injury history; early target.

Cynthia Freeland is all-in on Christian McCaffrey despite his injury history, stating she cannot quit him and will draft him early if given a high pick. She believes in his opportunity even with everyone healthy and the expanded 49ers offense.

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Top 12 players in ADP & how their Week 1 went: Jahmyr Gibbs - RB4 ✅ Bijan Robinson - RB7 ✅ Ja’Marr Chase - WR89 ❌ CMC - RB22 ❌ Jonathan Taylor - RB8...

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McCaffrey's cramps and reduced carries fuel Week 2 concern.

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McCaffrey's pass-game floor alone would have ranked him RB14 last season.

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McCaffrey's Week 1 was limited by cramps and backup usage, but 18+ weekly opportunities remain.

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McCaffrey trade shows 49ers' aggressive in-season acquisition approach.

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Designed / first-read target leaders at RB in Week 1: 7 - Bijan Robinson 5 - Ashton Jeanty 5 - Chase Brown 5 - Travis Etienne 4 - Kenneth Walker 4 -...

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