Christian McCaffrey’s “muscle tightness” sideline might be more about contract leverage than injury, as analysts suspect the 49ers running back is holding out to secure a big payday. With over 400 touches in a season—more than any RB since the 17-game era—McCaffrey’s workload raises concerns about long-term durability, echoing past declines of elite backs like Shaun Alexander and Larry Johnson. The team faces a tough call: reward a superstar engine or manage risk on a player nearing his peak earning window.
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