Ah, Jerick McKinnon. [RELATED: Raheem Mostert expects Jerick McKinnon to 'surprise everyone']. “I think he's right around 195 pounds and he's already blazing fast. Devonta Freeman tallied 97 targets and 73 receptions in 2015. while he and Tevin Coleman combined for 105 targets and 85 receptions the following year. And it looks exceptional. Running back Jerick McKinnon hasn’t taken a meaningful photo since Jan.21, 2018, while with the Minnesota Vikings. Just two seasons ago, I was labeling you a “Bonafide RB1” as the next great “Shanahan Workhorse.” Hell, I confessed to my inability to wear sweatpants in public when discussing your fit in the zone blocking scheme, and your absurd impending target share. The McKinnon praise has been endless since Training Camp started, creating an “enough smoke, must be some fire” narrative. Better news? Assuming the running back can stay healthy, we’ll soon get to see why.”. McKinnon has been working out hard recently with teammate Deebo Samuel in Texas, under the guidance of Rischad Whitfield, otherwise known as the “Footwork King.” Whitfield has been more than impressed with the 28-year-old’s dedication and thinks the running back will be coming back with a vengeance in 2020. Thus far in camp, Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman have worked ahead of McKinnon in the run game. He’s good enough to make it in the pass game as just a third down threat alone, but when you can do both of those, it gives you a lot of freedom as a coach.”. Cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Ahkello Witherspoon also have joined Whitfield for workouts in recent years. Get instant advice on whether you should trade D.J. ”. Still, don’t underestimate Shannahan’s stubbornness. San Francisco also has Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman returning in 2020, not to mention Jeff Wilson Jr. and undrafted free agents Salvon Ahmed and JaMychal Hasty in the running back room. Jerick was a bit of a jack-of-all-trades guy who could run but was great in the passing game. I do not expect this to be a serious injury, and he should be ready for Week 4. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He’d legitimately be the next Alvin Kamara level breakout. “And we went into this year thinking about adding a receiver in free agency. Trent Williams said he's looking forward to RB Jerick McKinnon's return to the field. [He’s] one of those guys you shoot right for. Your email address will not be published. Complications from the rehab process also forced the running back to miss the entire 2019 season. It won’t be an easy road for McKinnon to regain some touches in coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense, but it’s clear that the tailback is doing what he can to earn his spot. Running back Jerick McKinnon hasn’t taken a meaningful photo since Jan.21, 2018, while with the Minnesota Vikings. We have four (running backs) on our active roster – Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman, Jerick McKinnon, and the common trait is that they can all flat out I mean, they can run, and that’s something what we turned. Freakin’ Carlos Hyde saw 88 targets within this scheme. McKinnon has been working out hard recently with teammate Deebo Samuel in Texas, under the guidance of Rischad Whitfield, otherwise known as the “Footwork King.” Whitfield has been more than impressed with the 28-year-old’s dedication and thinks the running back will be coming back with a vengeance in 2020. We analyze the fantasy impact for the rest of the 2020 season. He goes largely undrafted, currently falling to the RB68 and 213 overall in FantasyPros Best Ball ADP. The versatility that he's going to bring as a dual-threat running back is huge.". Aspiring to be the "Brady" and "Leo" of the fantasy universe. RB Jerick McKinnon, PFF Week 3 Consensus Rank: RB24 — Rib injury. Chark Jr. for Jerick McKinnon in standard leagues. In 2019, no 49ers RB saw more than 30 targets. While Brandon Aiyuk has impressed early on in camp, he’s still a rookie learning the ropes. I want to become a member of the #WolfPack! As NBC Sports speculates: “Shanahan has been waiting a long time to unleash McKinnon within his offense. In fact, assuming he plays, Sunday will be his first regular-season action with the 49ers after signing with the team in 2018. I think he’s going to have a really good year.”. Two years later, as McKinnon looks fully healthy and “sharp running routes,” and I’m fully back in again. Similar to Mostert last year, quite often the back you’d never expect ultimately takes over Shanahan’s lead role by the end of the season. Get instant advice on your decision to draft Jerick McKinnon or Raheem Mostert in 2020. I, for one, love Mostert’s glovelike rushing fit in this offense. Why exactly did Shanahan make McKinnon the (at the time) fourth-highest paid RB in the league, despite a limited sample size? “He looked fantastic,” Lynch replied on the Tolbert, Krueger et Brooks show. Jerick McKinnon hasn’t gotten much of a chance to showcase his skills during his 49ers tenure. Jerick McKinnon has struggled in the run game as the lead back. He’s being moved all over, running the full route tree, and looking deadly after the catch. That excitement grew as reports continually spread from Santa Clara about the impressive San Francisco 49ers running back during training camp McKinnon has missed the past two seasons with an injury to him. We obviously paid him a lot of money because there was a lot of interest, but that’s not really what concerns me. ACL. The best part? Several teammates approached to hug him and wish him well. Reed left in the first quarter with an ankle injury but returned in the second quarter. In an offense that ran motion more than any other, and where over half the receiving yards came post-catch, McKinnon should thrive. They did a little cleaning up last year. Deebo Samuel is no lock for Week 1, and remains a candidate for the PUP. Following a contract restructure, McKinnon will attempt another comeback in 2020. The 49ers had considered adding a wide receiver in the offseason, but felt the money could be better spent on McKinnon, who would create confrontation problems in several areas.« [Our running backs] all play a part, and we’re excited about them all, but yeah, Jet looks awesome, ”Lynch continued. After signing on the first day of free agency with San Francisco in 2018, McKinnon tore his ACL just before the start of the regular season. "#49ers — Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) August 6, 2020 This wasn’t because Shanny doesn’t like passing to his RBs. Fantasy Football analysis: 49ers RBs Jerick McKinnon, Jeff Wilson. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was stunned at how natural McKinnon’s appeared despite his absence, bth physically and mentally: “Jet has looked phenomenal. There is a lot of excitement to see what Jerick McKinnon can finally do in Kyle Shanahan’s attack. Sep 27, 2020 at 4:32 pm ET1 min read McKinnon emerged from Sunday's 36-9 win against the Giants with a rib injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. All the narratives I previously waxed poetic on, while a little murkier now, still apply… but the ticket to ride JET, and the limitless upside that comes with his situation, is essentially free. In short: the cheapest 49ers RB stab could very well be the most valuable. "The way he's looked in the offseason, I just can't fathom him not being a breakout player. 1, Jet [Jerick] is in the best shape of his life,” Whitfield told Fourth and Nine’s Akash Anavarathan. Realistically, McKinnon could leap to the No.2 target behind George Kittle for however long Samuel is out. The versatile running back, who was a threat to carry and catch the ball, was to be a star element in the coach’s offense. You just would never guess, going out there, and watching the way he practices, how smooth he is, how he doesn’t second guess himself, how quickly he answers questions in meetings, all that kind of stuff, you would never guess that this guy hasn’t been on the field for two years. Don’t pass up on free 50-60 receptions, with RB1 upside, and secure him by Round 13-14 in every single draft. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Founder of Roto Street Journal. I just can’t quit you… in fantasy football. — Jerick Mckinnon (@JetMckinnon1) September 27, 2020 Mostert is dealing with what has been described as a “mild” MCL sprain, according to Adam Schefter . Complications from the rehab process also forced the running back to miss the entire 2019 season. You have entered an incorrect email address! “When it comes to separating and beating linebackers and safeties in man-to-man coverage, I definitely think he’s an issue for teams. ✍Just like in a real football game. McKinnon will payoff his nonexistent price tag on just his receiving work. New LT Trent Williams, who worked out alongside McKinnon and Adrian Peterson, raved: “After two years, the way he’s looked in offseason… I just can’t fathom him not being a breakout player.”. It’s been a while.”. pic.twitter.com/4YLnmBj8ID. “And yes, I can feel it (I think it will be an important element). McKinnon isn’t the only 49er who’s gotten some work in with Whitfield. Especially with the lack of receiving talent around him. He’s at a chance to have that comeback now and everybody is pulling for him. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. General manager John Lynch joined KNBR on Thursday and was asked to share his thoughts on how McKinnon looked during training camp and whether or not he will be a big part of what the 49ers do this season. McKinnon had 14 carries, a season high, last week for 38 yards and a touchdown. I think this league, when it comes to third downs and things like that, you move the chains based off of matchups, which allows you to get points in the long run. Jerick McKinnon hasn’t gotten much of a chance to showcase his skills during his 49ers tenure. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. If, like me, McKinnon puff makes you tingle downstairs: On McKinnon’s route-running, QB Jimmy Garappolo gushed: “He runs them differently than most running backs and he has a feel that’s like a receiver, but he feels space like a quarterback…It’s very unique and I’m excited to get him back, man. While unlikely, this scenario actually exists. These cookies do not store any personal information. Less than two months later, he signed a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. On just receiving work alone, McKinnon should pay off his nonexistent draft price x1000. Shanahan said Monday, “I think McKinnon’s got the ability to beat corners,” leading beats to speculate that McKinnon’s “the 49ers player most likely to catch an abundance of passes that travel 20 yards or more.” In fact, The Athletic went so far as to compare McKinnon’s role to Tyreek Hill, given his ability to “run past a secondary.”. “He just makes things look so natural, so smooth, that I think there can only be positive things for him this year. McKinnon has his own injury scare last week when he suffered bruised ribs. It seemed to work, and here it is. He’s gone for 92 yards on 28 carries (3.3 YPC), although he has punched in a pair of scores. The coach intended the running back to be a feature of his attack in 2018.