Ed McCaffrey , Christian McCaffrey ‘s dad, has seen enough football to recognize what matters most. The three-time Super Bowl champion knows his son Christian can only shine if the team around him does its job. Even earlier this offseason in July, he explained how 49ers RB was taking a smarter approach after last year’s grind. “ He’s patient this year,” the former WR stated. “Last year, he was really eager to get to the field after they lost the Super Bowl. He couldn’t wait to play again and probably over-trained. But this year he’s got a great plan.” That patience, paired with what Ed called his son’s “religious” training habits, gave him confidence heading into 2025.

“Oh, man, he’s so motivated,” Ed remarked. “He’s been one of the best players in the world for

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