Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has set the NFL on fire in 2019, racking up 1,385 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns through just nine games.
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, who sees McCaffrey twice a year, is just as impressed as everyone else.
Speaking on Monday ahead of Atlanta’s Week 11 matchup with Carolina, Quinn said he was most impressed with McCaffrey’s growth as an every-down back.
Dan Quinn said McCaffrey is picking up right where he left off last year in terms of him being an every down player. Definitely has a lot of respect for him.
— Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) November 11, 2019
Coming into the draft a few years ago, many labeled McCaffrey as a third-down back that was not worthy of a high draft pick. The Panthers ignored those critics and took the talented all-purpose back in the first round.
The move would pay off as McCaffrey is legitimately in the MVP discussion this season. The Falcons, despite a 2-7 start, will look to win their second straight NFC South game when they take on Carolina this Sunday.
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