There have been several offseason reports that Christian McCaffrey could see significantly more carries in 2018 than the 117 he recorded as a rookie last year. Coach Rivera is on record saying CMC could possibly exceed 200 carries.
I really hope that doesn’t happen.
The case for limiting McCaffrey’s rushes comes down to one word: Longevity.
Running the ball takes a significant toll on a player’s body. Defensive linemen are huge. Linebackers smash rushers like heat-seeking missiles. Per injury data tracked by Pro Football Logic, running backs suffer more injuries and their injuries last longer than any other position in football.