49ers Confident in Veteran McCaffrey and Newcomer Robinson's Backfield Duo

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the San Francisco 49ers are preparing to utilize their dynamic backfield duo of Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson. McCaffrey, who is 29 years old, played in only four games last season due to injuries, but the 49ers are not concerned about his age or workload.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that he focuses on how McCaffrey looks and moves on the field, rather than just relying on numbers. The 49ers' star running back had a league-leading 339 touches in 2023 and has amassed 1,871 touches over his eight-season career, but Shanahan believes McCaffrey is still performing at a high level.

To help manage McCaffrey's workload, the 49ers acquired Brian Robinson in a trade with the Washington Commanders. Robinson, who has had 214, 214, and 207 touches in his three NFL seasons, will serve as the primary backup to McCaffrey. Shanahan believes the two running backs complement each other well, with different skill sets that the 49ers can utilize.

The 49ers' depth at the running back position was tested last season, but with McCaffrey and Robinson leading the way, the team is confident in their ability to maintain a powerful and versatile backfield in the upcoming campaign.