Despite some panic about Christian McCaffrey coming off an injury-ravaged 2024 season, the San Francisco 49ers' acquisition of Brian Robinson Jr. had more to do with the health status of their other running backs.

Supporters of the 49ers could not help but get excited for what’s ahead. “locked in cmc gonna be a force to be reckoned with 🔥🔥” a comment on Instagram read. “RB1 🔥 how quickly they forgot,” another said.

Given Christian McCaffrey's injury history of late, the 49ers brought in a veteran insurance policy from the Commanders.