49ers’ Christian McCaffrey attracts main worry after first follow

The San Francisco 49ers held their first open follow on Thursday, and with it got here eagerness to peer operating again Christian McCaffrey in motion for the primary time since November.

After lacking nearly all of remaining season with bilateral Achilles tendonitis in each legs after which later injuring his PCL, the 49ers are anticipated to take issues gradual with McCaffrey’s reintegration.

San Francisco is aware of how vital he’s to their offense, particularly quarterback Brock Purdy. Yet, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Cohn raised considerations about McCaffrey’s motion on Day 1 of arranged group actions (OTAs).

Cohn claimed that McCaffrey “didn’t have a fifth gear,” and “does not have the burst he used to have.” He stated McCaffrey seemed gradual, and he has now not witnessed the previous Offensive Player of the Year kick it into 5th equipment since 2023.