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Christian McCaffrey has seen a massive workload with the Carolina Panthers to begin his career and that likely won’t change in 2020. In a conversation with ESPN’s David Newton, Panthers’ new offensive coordinator Joe Brady hinted at McCaffrey’s workload remaining the same. “Christian had 429 touches this past year. That’s a lot, obviously. But if […]

Running backs have had a very tough time earning what they feel is their ‘fair, market value’ for a very long time, yet the idea of holding out has seemingly become more and more prevalent over the past few seasons. With players feeling as though they hold more leverage now in negotiations with teams, the […]

Former first round NFL Draft pick Christian McCaffrey recently inked a massive contract extension to remain with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran running back has become the face of the franchise over the course of the last several seasons. A well-rounded rusher with the capability of lining up to catch the football all over the […]

When Derrius Guice was selected from LSU in the second round by the Washington Redskins back in 2018, his fall from his expected draft position of the first round raised some eyebrows and led to discussions of if his off-field behavior was the cause for that fall. While he was unable to suit up until […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney has revealed his thought process on making Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in the NFL. McCaffrey signed a four-year extension with the Panthers that includes over $38 million in guaranteed money. McCaffrey’s deal included a $21 million dollar signing bonus. In an interview with Joseph Person of The […]

Tiki Barber was named to three Pro Bowls during his career as he racked up over 15,000 yards from scrimmage and 67 touchdowns in 10 NFL seasons with the New York Giants. With that said, it’s safe to say that Barber knows what he’s talking about. On the Pro Football Focus podcast 2 for 1 […]

Carolina Panthers superstar Christian McCaffrey is considered to be one of the best running backs in the NFL by most. In fact, many would put him right at the top of the list. What makes the Panthers’ superstar so good is that he does more than just run. At different times, McCaffrey has shown that […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the best players in the NFL, having dominated in each of the last few years and establishing himself as the most lethal dual-threat in the league. With that said, he’s getting paid pretty incredibly, too. McCaffrey recently signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with […]

Youthful talent is always the name of the game when it comes to being successful in professional sports, and that especially reigns true in the sport of football. The likes of Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Jaire Alexander, and a whole plethora of others are helping bring the NFL to […]

The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have forced teams to take unprecedented action heading into the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has not had any problems making the necessary adjustments. McCaffrey has been holed up alongside his brothers in Colorado while trying to […]

As is the expectation, both Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley are expected to lead the NFL in rushing yardage for the 2020 NFL season, according to the lines on the Caesars Sportsbooks and NBC Sports. For both CMC and Barkley, 2020 looks to be an important season to either continue their utter dominance of the […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey, who recently signed a four-year, $64 million extension, claimed it’s “asinine” to say running backs don’t matter. During a recent appearance on 610 Sports Radio, McCaffrey responded to the critics who say running backs don’t matter much in the NFL. “That’s an asinine statement,” McCaffrey said on Thursday. “When […]

The Washington Redskins’ backfield situation is a little uncertain, which helps explain why they selected Memphis hybrid Antonio Gibson in the third round. Gibson is listed as a wide receiver, but he also lined up in the backfield and even under center for the Tigers this past season, tallying 12 total touchdowns. Gibson also displayed […]

Christian McCaffrey just landed a massive contract extension from the Carolina Panthers, which likely has some other top-tier running backs around the NFL, wondering when their payday will come. Take New Orleans Saints halfback Alvin Kamara, for example. Kamara is entering his fourth season, which means he is on track to hit free agency next […]

The Carolina Panthers have ushered in significant changes to both their roster and coaching staff this offseason. As a result, there had been plenty of speculation regarding their willingness to make running back Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid player at his position. The Panthers gave their answer by rewarding McCaffrey with a four-year, $64 million contract […]

The Carolina Panthers have made significant changes to both their roster and coaching staff this offseason. Regardless, running back Christian McCaffrey is set to resume his role as the face of the franchise in the 2020 NFL season. The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have prevented McCaffrey from getting […]

Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George is adamant that current franchise star Derrick Henry gets paid what he’s due. Earlier this April, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. George believes a similar fate is in Henry’s future with the […]

Christian McCaffrey recently became the highest-paid running back in football after mustering a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. His contract includes a lot of juicy nuggets, including an escalating salary that will go from $8-12 million along with a couple of gaudy bonuses that could net him $22.5 million. Let’s take a […]

Christian McCaffrey became a richer man earlier this week, inking a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. Shortly after finalizing the deal, McCaffrey opened up on Carolina’s ‘fresh start’ heading into next season. “The contract is officially signed, sealed and delivered,” McCaffrey said, via his Instagram account. “I couldn’t be more excited. So […]

Miles Sanders was able to produce an impressive rookie campaign in 2019 with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he has loftier expectations for 2020. As he enters his second season in the NFL, Sanders sees Christian McCaffrey as a running back he wants to mirror himself after. “When I look at him, I look at a […]

With Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey recently receiving a massive payday, seemingly due to his ability to both run and catch the football, the versatile offensive weapon has notably become the highest paid player at his position in NFL history. With the Panthers standout and former first round pick in McCaffrey already taken care […]

The Carolina Panthers inked a four-year extension with Christian McCaffrey on Monday, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Just a day after the move was made, Russell Okung shared his humorous reaction to McCaffrey’s extension. “What a talent. What a real talent,” Okung said, via Will Kunkel of FOX 46. “He is […]

After a spectacular third season in the NFL, Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey was rewarded with a four-year extension that will pay him $16 million per season — making him the highest-paid running back in league history. However, while McCaffrey has undoubtedly cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL, new […]

New Orleans Saints dual-threat running back Alvin Kamara learned of NFL college Christian McCaffrey’s big payday live while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Twitch. McCaffrey, 23, agreed to a four-year contract extension with his Carolina Panthers on Monday, netting the former Stanford rusher an average of $16 million a year. The 24-year-old Kamara, the […]

The Carolina Panthers are entering a new regime under Matt Rhule, but they are making sure Christian McCaffrey sticks around for quite some time. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension, averaging $16 […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was the best running back in football last season, and the Panthers are reportedly considering giving him an extension, seeing as he is in the final season of his rookie contract. Typically, giving big contracts to running backs has not been a formula for success. The Los Angeles Rams […]

As one of the newest franchises in the NFL, the Carolina Panthers don’t have the expansive draft history like the Green Bay Packers or Pittsburgh Steelers. However, in the 25 years of the team’s history, the Panthers have had their fair share of great picks. Obviously, there have been a lot of misses as well […]

The 2019 NFL season was highlighted by some rather notable rushing performances throughout the league. It appears some of its main contributors are expected to carry over their success into the 2020 NFL season. Betonline.ag currently has Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry and Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey as the favorites to bring […]

The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of a significant rebuild this offseason. Regardless, it appears the long-term future of running back Christian McCaffrey remains a top priority. According to David Newton of ESPN.com, general manager Marty Hurney indicated that a new deal is currently in the works: “Obviously, we’ve had internal discussions,” Hurney said. […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey is planning on teaching students piano lessons virtually via audio electronics company Bose’s Instagram page. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 23-year-old first-time Pro Bowl rusher in 2019 has partnered with Bose to go live on Instagram and give a group piano lesson in an effort to raise money […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is launching a coronavirus relief program entitled “22 and You.” The All-Pro is among the athletes getting involved after other NFL personnel–such as Panthers owner David Tepper and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft–donated funds, masks and other amenities to the relief effort. The Panthers have to love their […]

The Carolina Panthers released Cam Newton on Tuesday, marking the end of the quarterback’s nine-year run with the club. Following the news, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey took to social media to thank Newton: “Thank you 1!” McCaffrey wrote on Instagram, referencing Newton’s jersey number. “You changed the way I approach the game and put […]

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice’s first couple of NFL seasons have not gone well, to say the least. The Redskins running back did not play at all during his rookie campaign due to a torn ACL, and this past season, more knee issues limited Guice to just five games. There is no denying Guice’s […]

On Wednesday, a Pro Football Focus analyst took to Twitter to suggest that the rebuilding Carolina Panthers should look into trading running back Christian McCaffrey, citing the fact that McCaffrey’s value will never be higher than it is now. While it may seem blasphemous at first glance, it is not an entirely baseless proposal. The […]

In the months leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, JK Dobbins has likely heard himself compared to multiple running backs in the NFL, but he sees himself in a different light. While making an appearance on Pro Football Talk Live, Dobbins likened himself to Carolina Panthers Christian McCaffrey. “Definitely Christian McCaffrey,” Dobbins said when […]

The Carolina Panthers were unable to clinch a playoff berth in 2019, thus allowing some people to overlook the season that Christian McCaffrey had. While some didn’t pay attention to McCaffrey, Marshall Faulk had high praise for the Panthers running back. “He’s a better version of me.” “He had to do more with less help. […]

After rattling off four straight wins prior to their bye week, the Carolina Panthers finished the 2019 season at a real low point. Finishing 5-11 and last place in the NFC South for the first time since 2016, it’s safe to say that Carolina’s season didn’t go exactly as planned. On the other hand, despite […]

The Carolina Panthers named Matt Rhule as their next head coach and everyone is curious about what the offense will look like in 2020. Someone who should be ecstatic with the hire is Christian McCaffrey. Prior to making the jump to the NFL, Rhule was the head coach at both Temple and Baylor at the […]

The NFL Honors awards show takes place Feb. 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. The show will recognize the league’s best players and coaches from the 2019 regular season. While it seems like a foregone conclusion Lamar Jackson seizes the MVP honors, there are plenty of other awards presented that could stir up […]