49ers OC Kubiak Confirms McCaffrey Fit, Keys 2025 Offense

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic about the return of star running back Christian McCaffrey for the 2025 season after an injury-plagued 2024, during which he played just four games due to Achilles and knee injuries. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, recently promoted to his role, emphasized McCaffrey's critical role in the offense and his impressive condition during offseason practices, stating that the team plans to get him the ball as much as possible both on runs and passes. McCaffrey, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, significantly impacted the 49ers' offense before injuries limited his 2024 season, contributing over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns in 2023. Kubiak also noted the challenges in managing McCaffrey's workload given his competitiveness and importance to the team, but stressed the need to balance his playing time to maintain his health. The 49ers hope that a healthy McCaffrey will help them rebound from a disappointing 6-11 season and return the team to playoff contention. Overall, the coaching staff remains committed to making McCaffrey the centerpiece of their offense in 2025.