Whenever there is mention of the 49ers running back room, the conversation typically starts with Christian McCaffrey. Which is understandable given the talent he possesses and the way he elevated the ceiling of the entire 49ers offense following a midseason trade to acquire him from the Carolina Panthers.
McCaffrey did it all for a 49ers offense that rattled off a thirty point per game scoring average over the last 11 games of the regular season prior to his arrival in the Bay Area. Whether it was adding a dynamic element to the rushing attack or dicing up defenders as a weapon in the passing game, McCaffrey carried a significant load
However, as incredible as it may be to watch week after week, in a league that is as physically taxing as the NFL, it's paramount that the 49ers find a way to maintain McCaffrey’s ability to be as efficient as he can with the touches he is going to receive on a weekly basis.