McCaffrey said at the Combine. "Something I'm very proud on is not just being an offensive back that can catch the ball but if I make the move to the slot, I become a receiver. When I step out towards X or Z, I become a receiver instead of being a running back. I strive to make sure I pride myself on my route running, catching, and being in a position to make a mistake anyplace on the field."
And McCaffrey is planning to be one of the most frequently-used players for the Madden NFL 24.
"I definitely believe I can be a back-up every time and an expert, and do simultaneously."
Are there any worries about McCaffrey?
As opposed to Fournette and Cook, McCaffrey isn't built like the typical workhorse back. At 5'11and 202 pounds McCaffrey isn't the smallest back, but has an a bit smaller frame than the majority of.
His 2016 numbers were affected in a small way by an unknown accident that ended his one game and a decision to leave out the bowl game of his college career. McCaffrey's choice to pass on playing at the Sun Bowl raised eyebrows, but Fournette took the same kind of decision. It's unlikely it was the Madden NFL 24 teams took the issue into consideration in any way.
Both games McCaffrey was unable to play in 2016 were the two games they missed during his collegiate career. His performance was robust at Stanford where he often had more than 30 minutes of playing time per game.
The other issues with McCaffrey's less-than-ideal size is his ability as a blocker of passes and his ability to run through arm tackles as he did at Stanford. If McCaffrey does not succeed in doing the latter, he could become a player in a change-of-pace position, which is difficult to justify spending a first-round selection on.
McCaffrey's lifetime average which is 6.2 yards per rush is the most important stat of his college career. This is because his progress as a running back will be vital to making the early pick valuable, even if he helps in other areas.
