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With Stewarts Release, Will McCaffrey start at RB?

Pantha-kun

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Suddenly CMC is the most productive RB we have left on the roster. I see Fozzy being cut, Artis Payne is on a super cheap contract so he stays . Not sure if the coaches really beleive in Artis Payne as a workhourse back.

So really, its coming down to either CMC or drafted RB being the major ball carrier. I'm curious whether the coaches will be willing to give McCaffrey more carries . He only got 10+ carries in 3 contests last season, with him collectively avering in those games over 4 ypc and we won all of those games.Im super curious what he would do with a heavier load or just more chances at running. 

The general consensus seems he cant be relied upon as the main back. But did he ever really get the chance to BE the main back? 

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Its unlikely he changes his running style but I think hes going to come in to 2018 season heavier 210 to 215 lbs  (its not a huge difference, he was listed 205 to start 2017) . If he does get 10lbs of muscle it would help him massively running in crowds and with the arm tackles.

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If/when defenses start loading the box to stop CMC,  I have my reservations. Sure he can do a not-so-cheap imitation,  but I just don't believe that he is a real power back, and that will ultimately be a problem if that is the expectation (which I don't think that it will be).

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2 minutes ago, top dawg said:

If/when defenses start loading the box to stop CMC,  I have my reservations. Sure he can do a not-so-cheap imitation,  but I just don't believe that he is a real power back, and that will ultimately be a problem if that is the expectation (which I don't think that it will be).

if they keep stacking the box we should be bombing it down the field anyway, and some play action and draws. 

The good thing with CMC is its not very clear we are running or passing 

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3 minutes ago, top dawg said:

If/when defenses start loading the box to stop CMC,  I have my reservations. Sure he can do a not-so-cheap imitation,  but I just don't believe that he is a real power back, and that will ultimately be a problem if that is the expectation (which I don't think that it will be).

 

I believe CMC role as a receiver grows more.

2019 RB:

1A: Chubb

1B: CMC

2: CAP

 

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2 minutes ago, Pantha-kun said:

if they keep stacking the box we should be bombing it down the field anyway, and some play action and draws. 

The good thing with CMC is its not very clear we are running or passing 

You're preaching to the choir. 

11 minutes ago, top dawg said:

Is that more a luxury or just a reality of the situation? Lucky for us that CMC might be complete enough, in the sense that when he comes in,  the opposition is not really sure if he's going to run between the tackles or catch it out in the flat.  Essentially tipping your hat to the opposition is not the ideal situation,  but if you have a good line and other weapons you can get away with it. 

 

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Just now, nosuchthingasapanther said:

the panthers need another capable back. period.

the talent level after mccaffrey drops off considerably.

that's whay stewart was around 1-2 seasons longer than he should have been....there was nothing after him.

carolina doesn't need another double trouble. they just need a decent number 2.

Double Trouble

ATL: Freeman & Coleman

NO: Ingram & Kamara

Philly: Ajayi ,Clement  & Barnes

 

etc

 

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2 minutes ago, nosuchthingasapanther said:

the panthers need another capable back. period.

the talent level after mccaffrey drops off considerably.

that's whay stewart was around 1-2 seasons longer than he should have been....there was nothing after him.

carolina doesn't need another double trouble. they just need a decent number 2.

CAP was better than Stew this year.

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4 minutes ago, TheRed said:

Bring in a relatively affordable FA RB to spell him, but yeah a top 10 pick should be the starter period.

We could go FA or mid-late round draft pick, which considering the position should be able to step in as a solid #2 immediately. And I wouldn't rule out CAP. He showed some really solid power and agility and vision this year. I'd prefer to spend as little as possible at the HB position. Spend money at WR or CB/S.

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