Enthusiastic Trent Williams Claims 49ers Rb Christian Mccaffrey Looks Like Opoy

Enthusiastic Trent Williams claims 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey looks like OPOY originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SANTA CLARA — Before the question was even halfway finished, Trent Williams already was formulating his answer. 

Upon the mention of Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers All-Pro left tackle chuckled, not needing to hear the rest.

“Obviously y’all got eyes like I do,” Williams said. “Christian looks fantastic. He looks like Offensive Player of the Year Christian. That’s really refreshing to see, knowing what he had to deal with last year. Just the little knicks and knacks and not being able to do what he loves.” 

McCaffrey’s 2024 season had a late start due to bilateral Achilles tendonitis that kept him off the field starting in training camp. It wasn’t until Week 10 that the All-Pro suited up for his first game, carrying the ball 13 times for 39 yards — a 3.0 yard per carry average.

After three weeks of trying to get his game legs back, McCaffrey finally looked like himself, running through a blizzard in Buffalo. The ball career rushed seven times for 53 yards, giving him a more expected 7.6 yards per carry average.

Unfortunately, in that loss to the Bills, an awkward tackle caused an injury to McCaffrey’s PCL, ending his season. Williams understands how emotionally challenging it was for his teammate, and his journey to back to the field.

“To see him out there this year, 100-percent healthy, treating every play like it’s his last, playing with his hair on fire,” Williams said. “It really motivates the guys when you’ve got a generational talent like that who brings it to work and practice every day.” 

McCaffrey has been taking the bulk of the reps with the first team, with Isaac Guerendo serving as his backup. The All-Pro has looked fast both as a ball carrier and efficient as a receiver, with no sign of any physical limitations. 

While Williams, his teammates and local assembled media have been able to see McCaffrey on the field, the public will have to wait for the team’s Week 1 opener against the Seahawks on September 7 in Seattle.

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