Christian McCaffrey now highest paid running back.

[Maulbert]

Sources say he's been given a 4 year extension worth $16m annually.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...-make-christian-mccaffrey-nfl-highest-paid-rb

Paying RB's is a one way ticket to cap hell. None are so much more valuable to be worth that money anymore.

 

[ivotuk]

Worth every penny!

at the Combine, Top Performer in 5 categories.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/chr ... id=2557997

Look at his stats

623 attempts for 2,920 yards, 4.7 YPCarry, 24 TDs,

303 Receptions, for 2,523 yards 8.3 YPCatch, 15 TDs

5,443 total yards, 39 Touchdowns, and only 2 Fumbles lost.

http://www.nfl.com/player/christianmcca ... 97/profile

 

[SoulfishHawk]

He absolutely deserves it. I hate that he plays for Carolina, but man is he a talent.

 

[xray]

And hasn't hit his prime at 23 years old .

 

[IndyHawk]

He's done better than I figured in the NFL but he takes a beating,I
don't see that body holding up to the contract and really after 4 yrs
a RB's prime is over.
So no I would not pay out that and I would trade him for picks because
I can build up through the draft(s) and have a healthy cap with a lot more
options.
But good for the little guy he's got his bank.

 

[Mad Dog]

Best all purpose back in the league by far. But with RB's the shelf life is short. That being said, the Mc Caffery's can take a beating as demonstrated by his father Ed.

 

[Fade]

McCaffrey's contribution/ability in the passing game, and young age make him worth it.

He is the exception to the rule.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Yep, absolutely worth it.