Erik Williams
Locking up Christian McCaffrey another four years is a move that Panthers fans can get behind, as Matt Rhule and Marty Hurney have received a lot of backlash for the high turnover from last year’s roster. It is nice to see that Rhule and Hurney backed up their words and that they are dedicated to keeping the remaining important pieces on the roster together.
Sure, his stock was at an all-time high on the trade market, but it’s undeniable that McCaffrey is the single most important piece for Carolina’s offense. The Panthers will have to monitor his snap count and touches more than ever, though.
Historically, running backs on their second contracts have not performed well, but that is mainly because of injuries. If the Panthers are able to bring down McCaffrey’s touches a bit, he should be able to avoid burnout and injury.