Christian McCaffrey Thread: CMC Extension

[Mjvb5]

He only had 7 rushing tds last year.... not a ton to lose there

[Mike from Canada]

That's not ideal but it's not like he's TD dependent.

[RCS]

Not to bring race into this, but I can't think of a white RB that can compare to CMC. The dude is an amazing talent.

Zach Zenner

[FantasyFreak]

Highest paid RB ever. Extended through 2024.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/footb ... ning-back/

[Cameron Giles]

*Wins 5 games in a season*

*Gives $16M per year to a RB*

Alright.

[Orenthal Shames]

*Wins 5 games in a season*

*Gives $16M per year to a RB*

Alright.

Gettleman would be proud.

[nathanq42]

He earned it but the team shouldn't have paid him.. they need a QB, and a defense. I get CMC is basically 1 man worth a solid Rb and Wr at the same time, but in the grand scheme of things high paid RBs done win Trophies. Find me a team that made it to the super bowl with an Expensive RB other than Gurley who turned out to be a colossal waste of money. Its always been about a great QB, stout defense, and a cheap Rb playing well, or in KC's instance putting up 40+ points every week...

[Pac_Eddy]

He earned it but the team shouldn't have paid him.. they need a QB, and a defense. I get CMC is basically 1 man worth a solid Rb and Wr at the same time, but in the grand scheme of things high paid RBs done win Trophies. Find me a team that made it to the super bowl with an Expensive RB other than Gurley who turned out to be a colossal waste of money. Its always been about a great QB, stout defense, and a cheap Rb playing well, or in KC's instance putting up 40+ points every week...

It's about winning titles and... selling tickets. While conventional wisdom says not to pay RBs big contracts, he's young, has good health, and paying him doesn't mean you won't win a title.

[bjd5211]

He earned it but the team shouldn't have paid him.. they need a QB, and a defense. I get CMC is basically 1 man worth a solid Rb and Wr at the same time, but in the grand scheme of things high paid RBs done win Trophies. Find me a team that made it to the super bowl with an Expensive RB other than Gurley who turned out to be a colossal waste of money. Its always been about a great QB, stout defense, and a cheap Rb playing well, or in KC's instance putting up 40+ points every week...

They have a QB, or at least belive they do, and the next one they add will be on a rookie deal so CMC's contract doesn't affect their ability to get a QB at all. The cap is going up and new TV deals are on the horizon, this contract will pretty quickly become not that big a deal once other RBs sign (Kamara, Dalvin, Mixon all eligible) and more money comes into the league, and a year from now Saquon will probably flirt with $20M a year.

[FantasyFreak]

*Wins 5 games in a season*

*Gives $16M per year to a RB*

Alright.

It's about tickets/fan base as much as anything. Paying CMC doesn't mean they can't build a good team. The QB position was the reason they won 5 games. Without CMC it might have been 2.

[Cameron Giles]

*Wins 5 games in a season*

*Gives $16M per year to a RB*

Alright.

It's about tickets/fan base as much as anything. Paying CMC doesn't mean they can't build a good team. The QB position was the reason they won 5 games. Without CMC it might have been 2.

Well, he has 2 years left on his rookie deal and a franchise tag. I'm sure the receiving value helps, but these deals will continue to not workout for teams. RB just isn't important in the grand scheme of things. Carolina will stink with or without him.

But I get the business aspect with jersey sales and stuff.

[FantasyFreak]

*Wins 5 games in a season*

*Gives $16M per year to a RB*

Alright.

It's about tickets/fan base as much as anything. Paying CMC doesn't mean they can't build a good team. The QB position was the reason they won 5 games. Without CMC it might have been 2.

Well, he has 2 years left on his rookie deal and a franchise tag. I'm sure the receiving value helps, but these deals will continue to not workout for teams. RB just isn't important in the grand scheme of things. Carolina will stink with or without him.

But I get the business aspect with jersey sales and stuff.

For sure. But if a player isn't going to play, it kind of puts a team in a bind. That's why players hold out. If any RB deserves it, he sure does.

[Packerland]

It's about tickets/fan base as much as anything. Paying CMC doesn't mean they can't build a good team. The QB position was the reason they won 5 games. Without CMC it might have been 2.

Well, he has 2 years left on his rookie deal and a franchise tag. I'm sure the receiving value helps, but these deals will continue to not workout for teams. RB just isn't important in the grand scheme of things. Carolina will stink with or without him.

But I get the business aspect with jersey sales and stuff.

For sure. But if a player isn't going to play, it kind of puts a team in a bind. That's why players hold out. If any RB deserves it, he sure does.

Wonder what this means for guys like Cook, Kamara, Fournette, and Mixon who all have extensions coming up.

[Sfoster2625]

I think it’s actually smart. They get ahead of the curve and they have a crazy amount of cap space next year. I could see them push for a super bowl 2021 if they can snag some big free agent signings and have a bad enough record this year to get a high draft pick

[Packerland]

I think it’s actually smart. They get ahead of the curve and they have a crazy amount of cap space next year. I could see them push for a super bowl 2021 if they can snag some big free agent signings and have a bad enough record this year to get a high draft pick

I really don't see that happening with Teddy Two Gloves under center and most likely a terrible defense. The Panthers are probably the 3rd or 4th best team in their division for the next 2-3 years.