49ers $38 Million Superstar Named Team’s ‘Most Disappointing’ Player
In a year where the San Francisco 49ers offense has battled instability at quarterback and multiple injuries to its primary playmakers, running back Christian McCaffrey has stepped up.
CMC currently leads the NFL in total yards from scrimmage (981), and is also first in touches (185). Despite his heavy workload, some aren’t keen on what they’re seeing from McCaffrey this season.
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon listed each team’s “most disappointing” player, and for the Niners, he named CMC.
“While the three-time Pro Bowler has at least remained healthy as the rest of the roster crumbles, he’s averaging a career-low 3.5 yards per carry,” Gagnon wrote on October 23, adding: “That said, he carried the team to victory in Week 7. Again, I’m just trying to avoid going after injured guys, but Brandon Aiyuk would also be an acceptable answer here.”
Is Christian McCaffrey the San Francisco 49ers’ Most Disappointing Player so Far in 2025?
GettyChristian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers has been named the team’s most disappointing player so far in 2025 by Bleacher Report..
Put simply, saying McCaffrey is the team’s biggest disappointment is nonsense. We’d argue McCaffrey remains the team’s most reliable all-purpose player. Despite his 3.5 yards per carry average being low, he has 465 yards on the ground, and he also leads the team in receptions (53) and receiving yards (516). His dual-threat role alone would make him indispensable for
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan has heard the talk about his All-Pro running back not playing up to the expectations of others.
“I don’t know what he listens to or not,” Shanahan said on October 22. “I know Christian has a high standard, what he expects to do running the ball. I do personally, I know our whole team does. So, not getting the production that we would like these first five weeks I think had us all pissed off. I’m not saying we were pissed off, that’s why we did it well in Week 6. We try our hardest every week. But yeah, when we’re not running the ball well, no one’s happy around here, especially Christian.”
49ers Currently Have Top 10 Offense, Passing Game
The 49ers offense is currently ranked sixth in the NFL in total yards per game (366.6), and the unit is ranked No. 1 in most passing yards per game (271.3). McCaffrey’s versatility is a big reason for that.
Moreover, McCaffrey, who is on a $38 million deal, entered 2025 fully healthy after the injury-plagued 2024 season that limited him to just four games. Thus, selecting him as “most disappointing” feels just wrong.
If one sought a better candidate on the 49ers roster more worthy of the “most disappointing” tag, there are stronger contenders. The absence of Aiyuk looms especially large—his injury and delayed return significantly impacted the receiver room and thrust even more burden onto McCaffrey. Quarterback Brock Purdy also hasn’t been able to stay on the field, and rookie defensive lineman Mykel Williams has yet to make much of an impression for a first-rounder.
All are better candidates for the label than McCaffrey. It’d be totally fair to say CMC might be under-celebrated in his role this season, but calling him disappointing after all he’s done is silly.
Shedeur Sanders’ Heartfelt Gesture Brings Browns Nation to Tears: Paying Fan’s Medical Bills and Gifting 5-Year VIP Access
CLEVELAND, OH — In a moment that transcends the game itself, Cleveland Browns quarterback
A lifelong Browns fan, battling a severe illness, had reluctantly sold his season tickets to afford critical medical treatment. The story spread across local Cleveland sports radio and social media, with fans rallying in support. What no one expected was that Sanders himself — the rising star and face of the franchise — would quietly step in to completely change the man’s life.
A Gesture That Redefines Leadership
According to team sources, Sanders not only covered the fan’s full medical expenses but also surprised him with exclusive VIP access to all Browns home games for the next five seasons
When the fan was told of the gesture, eyewitnesses say he broke down in tears, unable to believe that his hero had stepped in to help. “I just wanted to live long enough to see the Browns play again,” he said. “Now I’ll be able to do that — and meet the man who made it possible. Shedeur didn’t just save my health; he gave me back hope.”
Sanders’ Perspective
When asked about the gesture, Sanders kept his comments humble and grounded:
“Football’s what I do — not who I am. If I can use what I’ve been given to lift someone else up, that’s what matters most. Cleveland has given me so much love — it’s only right I return it.”
Those close to Sanders say he learned such values from his family, who always emphasized that “faith, love, and giving back” define true greatness more than any stat sheet.
Community Reaction
The Browns community has responded with overwhelming emotion. Fans flooded social media with messages praising Sanders, calling him “a real leader on and off the field” and “the soul Cleveland has waited for.” Even former players and analysts have chimed in, describing the moment as “a turning point in what sportsmanship should look like.”
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb reportedly reached out personally to thank Sanders for his compassion, while local charities have seen a surge in donations inspired by his example.
More Than Football
Shedeur Sanders’ act of kindness isn’t just about generosity — it’s about the culture he’s helping to build in Cleveland. In an era where headlines often focus on controversy, Sanders’ quiet heroism reminds everyone of what the game can still represent:
As one fan wrote in a viral post:
“We cheer for touchdowns, but today, we’re cheering for humanity. Shedeur Sanders just gave Cleveland something to believe in again.”
At this point, the Browns’ record matters a little less — because Shedeur Sanders just won the game that truly counts.
