Ex-Stanford star Christian McCaffrey donned No. 23 as he joined the 49ers at Friday’s practice upon flying in to complete a trade from the Carolina Panthers.
SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey sauntered through the 49ers’ locker room Friday with a gold, 49ers’ helmet in his right hand, along with his new, No. 23 jersey. Rather than go straight to his locker next to George Kittle, McCaffrey spotted defenders lurking nearby, as he’s prone to do.
The conversation that ensued between McCaffrey and his former two foes came complete with questions, answers and organic expletives from Greenlaw as they relived playing against him. McCaffrey, in a calm manner, explained to them his open-field moves in a minute tutorial. Before Lynch embarked on a Pro Football Hall of Fame career as a safety, he arrived at Stanford as a quarterback, and that is where he bonded with McCaffrey’s father, Ed, who went on to enjoy his own lengthy career, including as a wide receiver on the 49ers’ last Super Bowl-winning team before joining the Denver Broncos under then-coach Mike Shanahan, Kyle’s father.
McCaffrey said he was a “bystander” through it all and learned his fate “5 seconds before you guys found out, and I was ecstatic.” Also in pursuit was the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, who’ve beaten the Niners to many a star player in recent years. Lynch did not take a victory lap other than to note how important divisional play is . “I’m sure glad he’s here and not there,” Lynch said.
Lynch described McCaffrey as a “perfect player” for Shanahan’s system, adding: “He brings a lot more than running back skills,” Lynch said. “He’s an incredibly accomplished receiver. He’s got a tremendous feel. He can play with speed, with power, with quickness. He can do it all.”
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