McCaffrey doubters

[Icege]

17 hours ago, Panthers8969 said:

cmc "doubter" here. I think he improved as the season went on last year and he looks solid in the preseason too but that doesn't mean much to me (preseason in general). I'm optimistic that hell be solid as runner this season as it would be stupid to think a rookie can't improve. Last season though, i think he proved a lot of people right that his running left a lot to be desired. I also think that Shula's dumbass contributed to that as well as some questionable oline play. I love what he brings to the table as a receiver too. 

I just really wish media would stop hyping up his muscles. Not even close to the strongest guy on the team yet every social media account wants to flaunt his muscles. Why not Luke's or KK's? becoming a pet peeve of mine

Everything to do with the narrative that CMC would be "too small" to be successful as a premiere RB in the NFL. People expect the front 7 to be swole, but a guy that some folks here were rolling their eyes at "drafting a scatback/slot WR/returner with the #8 pick"

Not excusing it, just explaining why it was being tossed around so much.

[Panthers8969]

4 hours ago, Icege said:

Everything to do with the narrative that CMC would be "too small" to be successful as a premiere RB in the NFL. People expect the front 7 to be swole, but a guy that some folks here were rolling their eyes at "drafting a scatback/slot WR/returner with the #8 pick"

Not excusing it, just explaining why it was being tossed around so much.

I actually hadn't thought of that, thats a fair reason. People shat on him for being too weak so the panthers guys are trying to hype up his muscles now. Makes sense 

[KaseKlosed]

On 8/27/2018 at 11:45 AM, mjligon said:

@KaseKlosed let’s hear it

CMC avgs 1.4 yards after contact. That is lowest 10 statistic in past decade in NFL..... =( He is a Slot WR / Scatback Not a true traditional running back

[Pantherxtreme]

48 minutes ago, KaseKlosed said:

CMC avgs 1.4 yards after contact. That is lowest 10 statistic in past decade in NFL..... =( He is a Slot WR / Scatback Not a true traditional running back

Not the case this preseason he running through tackles and picking up those extra yards after contact.

[KaseKlosed]

On 8/30/2018 at 3:17 PM, Pantherxtreme said:

Not the case this preseason he running through tackles and picking up those extra yards after contact.

preseason < regular season

[Mikey818]

On 8/30/2018 at 11:28 AM, KaseKlosed said:

CMC avgs 1.4 yards after contact. That is lowest 10 statistic in past decade in NFL..... =( He is a Slot WR / Scatback Not a true traditional running back

Even at Stanford he was never great after contact but he will improve in this area as he gets stronger. What he is is fast and elusive with great cuts so he will always get a lot of yards Before contact. If he can just get to be average after contact he will be incredible running and receiving. 

[Boundary Guru]

Put me down for CMC having a very big role this year and I expect big things from him. OL may be of concern and we'll see if the receivers have time to get open,  which could lead to quick dump offs. I really don't know much about the blocking ability of our receivers, but if they can block they will be blocking for CMC.

[pantherclaw]

On 8/27/2018 at 10:13 AM, Burnout189 said:

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.

Good cover story anyways.

[Mr. Scot]

About that brother...

NFL suspends Max McCaffrey four games

No word yet on why.

[Vagrant]

with as many weapons as we have, i would be thrilled if he lived up to the reggie bush comparison. i don't expect he'll ever be a 20-25 carry a game feature back, but he'll touch the ball 20 times a game and that's good too. 15 carries and 5 catches. something like that. i don't know enough to know if that's considered doubting him or not, but that should be the expectation this year. if he can do that and get 5 yards per touch, all is well. 

[iamhubby1]

4 minutes ago, Vagrant said:

with as many weapons as we have, i would be thrilled if he lived up to the reggie bush comparison. i don't expect he'll ever be a 20-25 carry a game feature back, but he'll touch the ball 20 times a game and that's good too. 15 carries and 5 catches. something like that. i don't know enough to know if that's considered doubting him or not, but that should be the expectation this year. if he can do that and get 5 yards per touch, all is well. 

 

    That would get him right around 1600 yards. Would be interesting to see how folks would react to that type of year. To me? That would be a pretty good year. With still having room for him to improve. So no, I don't think you would be doubting him with that projection.

[t96]

13 minutes ago, Vagrant said:

with as many weapons as we have, i would be thrilled if he lived up to the reggie bush comparison. i don't expect he'll ever be a 20-25 carry a game feature back, but he'll touch the ball 20 times a game and that's good too. 15 carries and 5 catches. something like that. i don't know enough to know if that's considered doubting him or not, but that should be the expectation this year. if he can do that and get 5 yards per touch, all is well. 

He should average well over 5 yards/touch.