Ex-Panthers coach recalls confronting Christian McCaffrey about pass protection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jake Peetz, former running backs coach for the Carolina Panthers, discussed a pivotal conversation with Christian McCaffrey during the 2019 season. Peetz pointed out that McCaffrey struggled with pass protection, describing him as one of the worst in the league at that time. This reality check coincided with a historical season for McCaffrey, where he achieved over 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards. Since leaving the Panthers, McCaffrey has earned multiple accolades with the San Francisco 49ers, including Pro Bowl selections and the AP Offensive Player of the Year award.
- •Jake Peetz served as Panthers running backs coach in 2019.
- •Peetz confronted McCaffrey about his pass protection skills.
- •McCaffrey achieved a record season of 1,000 rushing and receiving yards.
- •He later joined the 49ers, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections.
- •McCaffrey won AP Offensive Player of the Year and AP Comeback Player awards.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Panthers coach admits confronting RB Christian McCaffrey with an uncomfortable truth
"An ex-Panthers coach admitted he once confronted Christian McCaffrey with a harsh reality check—one that led to an all-time campaign.
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