Simply earlier than he performs the most important sport of his soccer profession, Christian McCaffrey has earned extra flowers on the NFL Honors.
The San Francisco 49ers operating again has been named the 2023 NFL Offensive Participant of the Yr. McCaffrey was honored at The NFL Honors present on Thursday and gave a speech to thank everybody essential in his life.
“To start with I need to thank God, I really feel so blessed to be standing right here proper now. I need to thank my household, my fiance, you understand how a lot I like you.” Your assist means completely all the things to me. All of the sacrifices you make for me will not be straightforward and won’t stay invisible. I'm not up right here with out you,” Christian McCaffrey mentioned whereas accepting the award on Thursday.
The Colorado native has by no means received particular person awards, however has centered solely on staff success. This season gave him the last word alternative to win his first Tremendous Bowl with the 49ers, looking forward to the duty forward.
CMC is OPOY 🔥 @Surface | #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/9OP1dGuJbs
— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2024
“Soccer is the most effective sport on the planet. It’s the largest staff sport on this planet. And we're fortunate sufficient to take pleasure in it and the truth that I get to go to battle with you each week is among the largest honors for me due to the way in which you play soccer and the way you encourage me every single day. I'm not up right here with out you, I like you. We have now yet one more, let's end it the proper method,” he mentioned.
Christian McCaffrey, 27, has been on a tear since being traded to Santa Clara final season. The versatile offensive weapon had a historic 2023, ending with over 2,000 yards for the primary time since 2019. McCaffrey amassed over 3,200 yards and 31 TDs in 27 video games within the Purple & Gold. He additionally tied Jerry Rice for many consecutive video games with a landing (15).
McCaffrey was named the FedEx Floor Participant of the Yr on Thursday, becoming a member of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as the primary duo on the identical staff to win the awards in NFL historical past.
Final 49ers collaboration: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey win FedEx Air and Floor Awards (the primary teammates ever to take action) and Kristin Juszczyk designs their jackets pic.twitter.com/9aExub9eV8
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) February 8, 2024
Upcoming schedule on Christian McCaffrey and San Francisco 49ers
- Sunday, February 11 – Tremendous Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs – 3:30 PM PST
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