The Christian McCaffrey you don't know: A puzzle-solving, wordsmithing chess nerd

McCaffrey is the game guy in the 49ers’ locker room. The problem is that he’s so good, no one wants to play him anymore.Read More

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The Christian McCaffrey you don’t know: A puzzle-solving, wordsmithing chess nerd

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The 49ers are projected to have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL

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Which Day 3 pick from the 49ers’ draft will play the biggest role in 2026?

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