Jets’ Hall offers high praise to 49ers star McCaffrey originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
Christian McCaffrey is widely considered the best running back in the NFL. Including by your peers.
The reign 2023 Offensive Player of the Year received high praise from New York Jets running back Breece Hall, who, despite his own standout season, humbly praised McCaffrey as the league’s best at the position.
“I feel like right now McCaffrey is the best in the league,” Hall told reporters after the Jets’ mandatory minicamp practice on June 11. against some of the best linebackers For me, it’s exciting to see where I’m at and really let everyone see all of my talent now that I’m healthy.”
In addition to taking home OPOY honors, McCaffrey also received NFL MVP consideration for his historic 2023 season. In 16 games with the 49ers, McCaffrey recorded 272 rushing attempts for 1,459 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, as well as 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven aerial touchdowns.
Hall, in his first full season in the NFL, recorded 223 rushing attempts for 994 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, as well as 76 receptions for 591 yards and four touchdowns through the air.
“I finished the season on a good note,” Hall added. “Last season still didn’t feel 100% all the time, but now I’ve had my first offseason to not just try to get back, but to get better. .I feel much healthier. My knee is much better.
McCaffrey and Hall will face off in the Week 1 primetime matchup between the 49ers and Jets on “Monday Night Football on September 9 at Levi’s Stadium.
