McCaffrey doubters

[Mr. Scot]

We had a contingent of people last year who were fairly negative about the McCaffrey pick, and likewise about his ability to be a feature back in the NFL.

McCaffrey has certainly looked good this preseason. He's been used a lot, and the general expectation is that Norv Turner understands how to do that where our previous OC didn't.

Of course, as anybody who's watched football for a while knows, preseason can be deceiving.

So my question would be who among our number still doubts or questions that McCaffrey will be an effective running back this year. If so, why?

I'd also like to hear from anyone who was a doubter or a critic last year but is on board with the hype train now. What changed your mind?

[Dex]

I thought he went high in the draft but we really wanted him. I'm very happy we have him now.

[Burnout189]

I think most people's doubt stemmed more from Shula's dumb arse not knowing how to utilize him properly, than it was from CMC's actual ability.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

I think most people doubted Shula's ability to use him effectively.

[The Lobo]

A lot of CMC doubt came from the fear of Shula not knowing how to use him properly. We all know he’s good, we just need to use him in the right way

[Mikey818]

two things: he only got 7 carries a game so people assumed he couldn’t run But Norv will put him in the I behind a fb and give him 15 to 20 carries and he will flourish like Emmitt Smith’s did behind daryljohnston 

[Mr. Scot]

There was doubt around Shula for certain, but there were also several who believed CMC wasn't gonna succeed.

The most common line of thinking I can remember is the one that he was only a slot receiver, not a running back. That one popped up a lot.

[TheCasillas]

I liked the pick when it occurred, and I still do. I will admit, I am worried about how much of a beating he can take. Pending how we use him, I am curious how much toll his body can take. 

If this kid is able to touch the ball 25+ times a game and still show zero wear, then I will be impressed (also very excited).

Someone his size, is better fit avoiding the hits and grinding yards.

[Ricky Spanish]

I only hated the pick because I didn't think Shula could use him properly. 

Hopefully Norv Knows and CMC is a stud. We'll see. 

[Pup McBarky]

Yeah, I never doubted McCaffrey's ability, but I did doubt he could be a featured back in an NFL offense. He came in at around 200 lbs iirc, maybe played at 205? I just didn't think he could take the pounding and honestly the jury is still out. I've been reassured by his pre-season performance, but still wonder if his body can take it. I hope so, but I also don't think he's getting 20 rushes a game. I'm willing to be wrong, of course, but I honestly can't see it. 

[shaqattaq]

3 minutes ago, Mikey818 said:

two things: he only got 7 carries a game so people assumed he couldn’t run But Norv will put him in the I behind a fb and give him 15 to 20 carries and he will flourish like Emmitt Smith’s did behind daryljohnston 

MOOOOOOOOOOSE!

sorry, I grew up a Dallas fan (there are currently 28 teams that I like better than them) Sorry, I was young and didn't know any better. I welcome any emoji turds that you see fit to react with, but Moose was a beast!

[Toomers]

I was one. And the way he was used last year was exactly what I was afraid of. He can be effective in that role, but wasn’t worth a top 10 pick. But everything I’ve seen in preseason is encouraging. Not getting hand tackled. Running downhill. Getting 4 yards when it’s there instead of one. Doing so many things better. The only question is can he hold up, as with any rb. I said many times he would never be a bust because of his high floor. Just positional value wasn’t there. 

  I’m primed and ready for any crow CMC wants to serve me. But if he isn’t getting 20 touches a game, we’re doing it wrong. 

[Pup McBarky]

Just now, shaqattaq said:

MOOOOOOOOOOSE!

sorry, I grew up a Dallas fan (there are currently 28 teams that I like better than them) Sorry, I was young and didn't know any better. I welcome any emoji turds that you see fit to react with, but Moose was a beast!

Never been a Dallas fan, but I can recognize beastitude when I see it. You're spot on, that dude was a beast.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, Pup McBarky said:

Yeah, I never doubted McCaffrey's ability, but I did doubt he could be a featured back in an NFL offense. He came in at around 200 lbs iirc, maybe played at 205? I just didn't think he could take the pounding and honestly the jury is still out. I've been reassured by his pre-season performance, but still wonder if his body can take it. I hope so, but I also don't think he's getting 20 rushes a game. I'm willing to be wrong, of course, but I honestly can't see it. 

Size and durability we're pretty commonly cited reasons for doubt.