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Why Shanahan compares CMC’s gravitational pull to Warriors’ Curry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey has a gravitational pull like no other in the NFL.
The reigning Offensive Player of the Year irritates defenses because of his ability to be an All-Pro running back and wide receiver based on what coach Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco’s star-heavy offense require of him.
In talking to Greg Papa on the latest episode of NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan,” Shanahan compared McCaffrey to another Bay Area icon known for being unguardable.
“I always compare [McCaffrey] to Steph Curry,” Shanahan said. When he’s on the court, there’s a lot more space for everyone else.”
Curry is the perfect comparison for McCaffrey.
The four-time NBA champion commands respect — and often double-teams — from opposing defenses merely because of his presence. And, to Shanahan’s point, Curry is revered for his world-class shooting ability, which encourages floor spacing, affording his teammates more room to operate.
Shanahan further explained how using other 49ers stars, tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk, besides McCaffrey creates more space and unfair mismatches against defenses.
“Tight ends and running backs are guarded by safeties and linebackers, that’s what makes them not receivers. If you put corners out there [instead of] safeties and linebackers, that means you’re treating it like there are all receivers on the field — that’s a huge advantage to running the ball.
“You have a fullback out there, which you need linebackers for. When you have a tight end, you need safeties and linebackers. And then you have Christian, that means one of those guys is going to be guarded by a linebacker every play [and] the other guy…
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Publish date : 2024-11-16 00:28:25
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