49ers consider RB workload division with McCaffrey and rookie Black

The San Francisco 49ers prepare for the 2026 season with Christian McCaffrey set to return for Week 1 and rookie Kaelon Black emerging as a potential contributor. McCaffrey played nearly 83 percent of offensive snaps last season. Analysts suggest a possible split of 65 percent for McCaffrey, 30 percent for Black, and 5 percent for additional backs, emphasizing the need for McCaffrey to have rest during games. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated confidence in Black's abilities to step in without disrupting the offense. The performance of both players will be crucial in the coming games.

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