10 NFL Rookies Who Could Set The League On Fire
4. Christian McCaffrey
If you want a hint at how special the Carolina Panthers believe Christian McCaffrey is, consider this: they have a separate playbook specifically for him. His skill set is so vast, a professional team designed a literal book of new plays for a rookie. That's not only a huge honor, but a clear indication that the Carolina coaching staff sees McCaffrey as a true game changer.
The main goal of the Panthers' offseason was always to take pressure off Cam Newton; they needed to give him weapons and they needed to keep him standing. Although their offensive line still leaves much to be desired, it's fair to say that Christian McCaffrey can help revolutionize the offense. Few players in NFL history have had versatility like McCaffrey's. He's fast, elusive, and spectacular as either a running back or a receiver out of the back field. His jack-of-all-trade abilities make him especially dangerous for opposing defenses, as they'll never know exactly how to plan for him.
The Panthers could have just made McCaffrey a standard running back and been done with it, but they're cashing in on his versatility, and both the team and the man will reap huge benefits as a result.