Austin Ekeler's new contract and CMC

[bobowilson]

There's been a lot talked about how we should give CMC WR1 money since he's such a unique dual threat, that running back salaries should not be applicable to him.

Austin Ekeler had 993 receiving yards last year, on a lot less targets, and playing much less snaps than CMC.  By any metric, he was a more productive and more efficient wide receiver out of the RB position

As for comparing them for strictly running, Ekeler had to split carries with Gordon, but had an identical PFF rating as a rusher per attempt.

So what is the rationale for why CMC should be paid so much more than Ekeler's new modest contract?

[Untouchable]

CMC significantly effects the game in more than just the box score.

[JawnyBlaze]

Because CMC is a workhorse and can do it by himself. Ekeler splits carries so they have to pay two high end RBs. 

[bobowilson]

2 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Because CMC is a workhorse and can do it by himself. Ekeler splits carries so they have to pay two high end RBs. 

False, in the games Gordon didn't play, Ekeler showed he could carry the load by himself and had his best games.

But they have the luxury of having two high end backs unlike us, and didn't have Norv as OC who was more flexible.

 

[BrianS]

Did you seriously just compare an all world talent to Austin Ekeler?  Ekeler is a nice piece, but he ain't CMC.  Gordon is a nice piece, again, not CMC.

It's not all about the numbers the "RB" puts up.  It's the stress he puts on the opposing defense.  It's the distraction he provides.

Yes, you account for what Austin Ekeler does, just as you do with any other offense.  With CMC, you have to account for HIM.  What he MIGHT do.

If you can't see it, I won't convince you.  But CMC is a HoF player if his career continues its current and projected course.  You don't piss those away.

[bobowilson]

2 minutes ago, BrianS said:

Did you seriously just compare an all world talent to Austin Ekeler?  Ekeler is a nice piece, but he ain't CMC.  Gordon is a nice piece, again, not CMC.

It's not all about the numbers the "RB" puts up.  It's the stress he puts on the opposing defense.  It's the distraction he provides.

Yes, you account for what Austin Ekeler does, just as you do with any other offense.  With CMC, you have to account for HIM.  What he MIGHT do.

If you can't see it, I won't convince you.  But CMC is a HoF player if his career continues its current and projected course.  You don't piss those away.

If Ekeler were white and CMC were black, this entire discussion would be reversed

Facts

 

 

[GOOGLE JIM BOB COOTER]

much like cam's completion percentage, mccaffrey's stats don't tell the whole story

[Ricky Spanish]

11 minutes ago, bobowilson said:

If Ekeler were white and CMC were black, this entire discussion would be reversed

Facts

 

 

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