"I know that I don't want Christian to have to take all of that. It was amazing that he did and was able to do that. The reason it's so hard to get Christian out is because of how much he affects everything in the pass game, even when he's not getting the ball."
"In order for us to be the running team we want to be, in order to have Christian be as good as he can be throughout the whole year, we've got to get someone to help him."
Coach Kyle Shanahan emphasizes the need to lessen Christian McCaffrey's workload in 2026 after a demanding 2025 season. McCaffrey excelled despite injuries to key teammates, finishing second in scrimmage yards and first in touches. Shanahan acknowledges McCaffrey's significant impact on the offense but stresses the importance of having additional support to maintain McCaffrey's performance throughout the year. The 49ers are looking at Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo as potential contributors to alleviate McCaffrey's burden.
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