It is often hard to judge what a rookie’s role will be in the National Football League. Dependent on position, there are a lot of variables that go into evaluating a player’s first season. In the case of Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffery, his role in the league may be more clear-cut than some.
It is certainly not a stretch to say that McCaffery is an explosive football player and talented running back. However, he is not the typical running back a team possesses. McCaffery ranked No. 10 among all rookies in rushing yards, totaling 435 on the season.