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New Orleans Saints: Christian McCaffrey Is A 3-For-1 Special

By Dean Mullen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Running back Christian McCaffrey of Stanford runs with the ball during a drill on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Running back Christian McCaffrey of Stanford runs with the ball during a drill on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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The running back position isn’t exactly high priority in 2017. However, McCaffrey is a must have for the New Orleans Saints.

In New Orleans, a 2-for-1 special is a great deal. By the same token, a 3-for-1 opportunity is a rare gem. That’s what running back Christian McCaffrey brings to the table. He’s a hat trick, a triple play, and a legitimate trifecta threat.

Watching the NFL Combine over the weekend convinced the world, that he will surely take over games on the next level. Moreover, he can do it in THREE different ways.

Running Back- McCaffrey has the body that is cut like a knife. At any rate, the NFL Combine showcased his ability to sharply turn on a dime. Running back is the first way McCaffrey can make a team pay. He can go inside or outside. In addition, he’s got the speed and quickness to break through holes fast. Furthermore, he seems to get tougher and faster as the game goes on.

Evan Lazar from the NFL Network had this to say:

"“As if Christian McCaffrey’s day couldn’t get any better, he also ran a 6.57 3-Cone. The second fastest since 2003 at the NFL Combine.”"

Wide receiver- Yes he can catch anything as well. McCaffrey is simply “one of a kind” at being a hybrid. There was huge talk about McCaffrey during the NFL Combine about having the ability to line up at slot in some instances. The highlights are out there. He can take a screen pass and turn it into a long gain. McCaffrey will simply be a game changer if a coach decides to create some plays specifically for McCaffrey.

Punt Returner/Kickoff Returner- This closes the deal for the Black and Gold to go after him. The Saints have been struggling to find a guy that can make an impact in special teams. Look no further. McCaffrey can do that too. He broke Barry Sanders’ single season all-purpose yardage mark with 3,498 total yards by nearly 200 yards. The guy has the complete package.

In conclusion, the Saints MUST get this guy no matter what it takes. Christian McCaffrey will be an NFL star soon. The optimism that McCaffrey may drop in the second round will now not happen. Payton and Loomis has to make this happen.

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