To say that this has been a disappointing season for the San Francisco 49ers would be an understatement.
The team made it to the Super Bowl and kept most of its key players together, but injuries and a struggling defense have hindered it this season.
Nevertheless, even though they are nowhere near where they want to be right now, and the No. 1 seed in the NFC might be out of the question, there’s still a light at the end of the tunnel.
At least, that’s how Charles Woodson feels.
Talking on FOX Sports, the legendary defensive back claimed that as much as he wouldn’t say they’re back, he thinks there’s hope for this team.
“I’m not gonna say they’re back, but there’s hope”@CharlesWoodson explains why he’s not ready to say that the 49ers are back just yet pic.twitter.com/oDjbTfyjs5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 17, 2024
That’s because of Christian McCaffrey’s return.
Woodson is concerned about all the wear and tear McCaffrey’s body has endured over the years, not to mention the fact that he’s injury-prone.
Then again, having him out there opens up way too many things for Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
Deebo Samuel has struggled to be himself this season, and a lot of that has to do with his team’s lack of that dynamic Christian McCaffrey element.
The Niners won’t have George Kittle for their divisional matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
But with McCaffrey back on the field, even if he’s not 100% healthy or back to his usual rhythm, the opposing defense will have to stay sharp and do a lot of guessing, so you have to like their chances in this one.
