New Christian McCaffrey theory exposes potential flaw 49ers can't avoid - Niner Noise
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McCaffrey is skipping multiple 49ers camp practices, and one theory says injury isn't the only reason — raising questions about how teams manage star players.
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Theory Briefing
- McCaffrey's absence from multiple camp practices has sparked debate about whether the 49ers are deliberately limiting his reps to protect a prized asset.
- One theory suggests the team's handling of McCaffrey reveals a structural tension between short-term preparation and long-term player health.
- Star running backs face uniquely high injury risk, making load management a high-stakes calculation that can look like avoidance from the outside.