49ers operating again Christian McCaffrey was a no-show for the beginning of OTAs in San Francisco. Coach Kyle Shanahan tiptoe round the explanation(s) for McCaffrey's absence.
In accordance with a supply accustomed to the scenario, McCaffrey's absence shouldn’t be on account of his contract.
That doesn't imply his contract isn't or gained't be a problem. McCaffrey is ready to make $11.8 million this 12 months underneath the contract the 49ers inherited after they traded for him via the 2022 season. (He has a $200,000 exercise bonus, which he’ll apparently jeopardize by not displaying up for offseason work.)
McCaffrey acquired his present contract after simply three seasons in Carolina. Though the deal averages $16 million a 12 months in new cash, the 49ers pay roughly $12 million a 12 months.
As nice as that’s, McCaffrey is greater than only a runner. He’s crucial shortstop within the crew's offense. However he pays lower than receiver Deebo Samuel or tight finish George Kittle.
Samuel's deal averages practically $24 million per season.
Final 12 months, McCaffrey had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns. Samuel had 1,117 yards from scrimmage and 12 whole touchdowns.
That's not a knock on Deebo. It's an illustration of McCaffrey's worth.
Once more, not an issue but. It might be as Week 1 approaches.
