How Isaac Guerendo Learns From ‘one Of One' 49ers Teammate Christian Mccaffrey

How Isaac Guerendo learns from ‘one of one' 49ers teammate Christian McCaffrey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

As a young, pass-catching running back in the NFL, perhaps there’s no one better to learn from than Christian McCaffrey. 

That’s especially true if the All-Pro happens to be your teammate, like in Isaac Guerendo’s case. 

Speaking to reporters following the 49ers’ practice on Wednesday, Guerendo, who is likely to get plenty of chances this season as a ball carrier and receiver, spoke of learning from McCaffrey’s unique skillset.

“Obviously, [he’s] the best to learn from as far as that goes,” Guerendo told reporters. “At the end of the day, everyone is different. Everyone is going to run routes differently, but there’s a lot to pick up technique-wise that works.

“At the end of the day, I still have to work within myself and what I can use to my advantage because he has a skill set of his own with his route running. He’s one of one with that. But just continue to ask for tips here and there. He’s always been helpful with that.”

Last December, the 25-year-old earned his first career start in San Francisco’s Week 14 win over the Chicago Bears after McCaffrey and Jordan Mason landed on injured reserve. 

Guerendo held his own, becoming the first 49ers running back to score two or more rushing touchdowns in their first career start since Carlos Hyde in 2015.

Now, ahead of a pivotal sophomore year, Guerendo recognizes the leadership value of McCaffrey and the set of expectations he brings to the running back room. 

“He’s a great leader. I just think within our group, he helps a lot, as far as creating that mindset, creating that standard for that room along with coach [Bobby Turner],” Guerendo added.

“There’s a high standard in that room that we hold ourselves to. You know, all of them making sure that we play to that each and every day. It’s important to them. It’s important to me, so we will continue to uphold that.”

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