Awful, awful signing. $30 million? ugh.
It's the NFL...these deals aren't guaranteed, if it doesn't work out they cut them and absorb the loss.Yeah, the money being thrown around this offseason is insane.
Pffft. Terrible signing cause reasons.
I don't blame people for being shocked at the money. It makes more sense if you realize that the position has changed. What makes Bell and Gurley great? It's the added value as a receiver. Same with Kamara and McCaffery. McKinnon has pedestrian running production. I think his one cut and go style is a better fit for Shanahan's zone scheme.
Pretty much all RB can swing to the flat and catch a pass when there isn’t someone within a year of them and or run up in between the tackles turn around and catch a pass.
It is an added talent to line up wide as a RB and run a route when matched up against a LB or S.
But for that amount of money, you need more than a 3rd down production. See how they end up using him in the run game. Probably have to target a bigger back in the draft to complement his game.
Kyle Shanahan on addition of Jerick McKinnon: “He’s an issue for teams”
Shanahan really likes McKinnon and I think he's going to have a big year. He's expensive but most people probably won't be talking about his contract after next season. He was impressive under Shurmur last season and Shanahan will take it to another level.
That contract is horrendous, but McKinnon IMO has always been a better player than his stats showed. I've always wanted to see him get a real chance.