Rewatching last year, the most astounding thing is McCaffrey is always open.
Even when he doesn't get the ball.
How come?
1. Well, yes, he's really good.
2. I think teams are so stacked up to stop the run that they can't handle pass coverage very well.
3. But, most of all, it's this vision thing. I suspect teams play zone behind because their LBs are crashing the line. Christian just sees the zone perfectly and finds the seams.
4. Because they try to stop the run, the opponents don't have guys who can come close to covering McCaffrey. Watch the cuts against the defenders in the Rose Bowl again. No contest.
Even when he doesn't get the ball.
How come?
1. Well, yes, he's really good.
2. I think teams are so stacked up to stop the run that they can't handle pass coverage very well.
3. But, most of all, it's this vision thing. I suspect teams play zone behind because their LBs are crashing the line. Christian just sees the zone perfectly and finds the seams.
4. Because they try to stop the run, the opponents don't have guys who can come close to covering McCaffrey. Watch the cuts against the defenders in the Rose Bowl again. No contest.
