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August 11, 2024 admin NFL 0

The San Francisco 49ers, accustomed to deep playoff runs in four of the last five seasons, might find August football a bit dull by now. Despite this, the team faces significant challenges as they prepare for another season where the Super Bowl is the sole focus. Contract holdouts involving Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk, the introduction of Nick Sorenson as the new Defensive Coordinator, and the constant pressure to reach the Super Bowl dominate their preseason. However, it’s an injury update on star running back Christian McCaffrey that has captured the attention of 49ers fans, shifting their thoughts towards the critical months of January and February.

Earlier this week, Christian McCaffrey was declared out for the entire preseason due to a minor calf strain. Despite this, McCaffrey reassured fans by stating that he would be fit to play if it were the regular season. The 49ers are wisely cautious, given McCaffrey’s status as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year. The uncertainty surrounding Brandon Aiyuk only adds to the team’s concerns. Compounding these issues is the fact that half of the 49ers’ current running back roster will be unavailable for Saturday night’s game.

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported, “Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, and Isaac Guerendo will not play tonight. I’m not sure the 49ers will want Jordan Mason to see a lot of action either. So undrafted rookie Cody Schrader (All-SEC at Missouri) figures to get a lot of touches.”

Elijah Mitchell and Isaac Guerendo are sidelined due to hamstring strains, leaving Jordan Mason as the primary backup. Mason, now in his third year with the team, has shown considerable improvement during the 49ers’ training camp, with 83 carries for 464 yards over the past two seasons. His recent surge in performance, combined with the addition of rookies Guerendo and Schrader, has led to speculation that the 49ers might consider trading the injury-prone Mitchell. Although Mitchell had an impressive rookie season in 2021, rushing for 963 yards in 11 games, his production has declined, with only 560 yards in 16 games since.

The 49ers’ reliance on Christian McCaffrey becomes a concern only if he faces a prolonged absence. During his time with the Carolina Panthers, McCaffrey’s injury struggles were a major issue, eventually leading to his trade. However, since joining the 49ers, McCaffrey has managed to stay healthy, not missing a game due to injury. The team has several promising players behind McCaffrey, offering some insurance in case of an emergency.

The upcoming season for the San Francisco 49ers is fraught with challenges, but their preparation during the preseason, including careful management of player injuries and strategic decisions regarding their roster, indicates their determination to be ready for another deep playoff run. The health and availability of key players like McCaffrey will be crucial as they aim to contend for the Super Bowl once again.

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