The Carolina Panthers got a solid haul for star running back for Christian McCaffrey in the late hours of Thursday night. Four picks -- three in 2023 -- was a solid get for the running for a team in rebuild.Their suitor, the 49ers, are hoping to make a run this season. They boast a good running back room in Jeff Wilson Jr. and Tevin Coleman, but they're hoping McCaffrey makes it great.For the Panthers' part, the 49ers weren't the only team in on McCaffrey. Despite his expensive contract, some other contenders wanted to make a play for the back.McCaffrey has $12 million cap hits over the course of the next two seasons Drew Pearson T Shirts , and $12.2 million in 2025 before the hits free agency.Here's a look at where reports indicate McCaffrey also could have gone.MORE: Los Angeles RamsIt shouldn't surprise anyone the Rams wanted to make a move for McCaffrey.Cam Akers is on the outs with the team, and more running backs would be helpful for them. Furthermore, the Rams' total disregard of draft capital is on-brand.The Rams, of course, traded for Von Miller at the deadline last season after already trading their first Roger Staubach T Shirts rounder for Matthew Stafford.Like the 49ers now, they were committed to leaning on compensatory picks as their draft capital. They were one of the final teams in on McCaffrey, according to Albert Breer, but were ultimately outbid by San Francisco.Some more on the Panthers/49ers blockbuster ... Niners were 1st to reach out on Trevon Diggs T Shirts McCaffrey, last Friday. More called Tuesday, some more serious than others. Three teams (Rams were one of them) in it at the end. Deal got done between 9 and 11 p.m. ET last night. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) MORE:Buffalo BillsThe Bills had already been linked to McCaffrey because of the Brandon Beane connection.Although McCaffrey was taken by the Panthers the year and Sean McDermott departed for Buffalo, his affinity for former Panthers has been noted.Per Breer, the Bills were among the first teams to call and inquire about McCaffrey's availability, and they were involved throughout the proce s of the Panthers negotiating.The Bills, however, never got to a point where they wanted to make a true offer for McCaffrey. Given their succe s at finding talent in the early days of the draft, it's hardly a shocking way for it to unfold.Been asked about the Bills' interest. My understanding is Buffalo was among the first to call late last week. And they stayed in touch with Carolina Dallas Cowboys Hoodies Sweatshirts throughout, waiting to see where it went.But the price never came down to a place where the Bills were moved to make an offer. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) MORE:San Francisco 49ersAlso according to Breer, the 49ers were the first team to reach out about McCaffrey last Friday.Breer added McCaffrey's versatility was a major reason the 49ers wanted to add him, which tracks given what Kyle Shanahan runs offensively.The same applies to Sean McVay and the Rams.Complicating factors (McCaffrey's mileage, contract numbers past this year) made it so some early interest was pretty cursoryoffers of a third- or fourth-round pick. But teams in it at the end were all very serious.Versatility was key in McCaffrey's value for both LA and SF. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) Will McCaffrey live up to what he netted the Panthers? Only time will tell. He's certainly going to a better offensive situation. But given the teams involved and who was in Dallas Cowboys Rompers it in the end, that was always going to be the case.
