49ers’ Christian McCaffrey resets the running back market … again; introducing the Golazo 100

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🏈 Good morning to everyone, but especially to …

CHRISTIAN McCAFFREY

One day after we got a new highest-paid wide receiver, we have a new highest-paid running back. Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension that ties the do-it-all running back to San Francisco through 2027.

At $19 million per year, McCaffrey resets the running back market … again. His current deal was worth $16 million per year, which was also atop the position. Alvin Kamara is second at $15 million per year.In his first full season with the 49ers, McCaffrey won Offensive Player of the Year and set career highs in yards rushing (1,459) and touchdowns scored (21). He led the league in yards rushing, yards from scrimmage (2,023) and total touches (339) and tied for the lead in touchdowns scored. At 27, he’s only getting better, basically.Over the past two seasons, the 49ers averaged 6.8 yards per play with McCaffrey on the field and 5.4 yards per play with him off the field. Their passer rating jumps from 95.3 to 111.7 when he’s on the field. Basically, he impacts the game unlike any other running back, and unlike most players, period.

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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-06-05 13:03:24

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