Should 49ers target running back in 2026 NFL Draft to spell Christian McCaffrey?

It would have been reasonable last season for the 49ers to reduce running back Christian McCaffrey’s workload.After all, McCaffrey experienced Achilles and knee issues that limited him to just four games in 2024. That came after he had a combination of 339 rushing attempts and receptions en route to being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year one year earlier.But instead of dialing back McCaffrey’s playing time last year, the 49ers leaned on him even more.McCaffrey had the most touches of his NFL career in 2025. He carried 311 times for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns, while catching 102 passes for 924 yards and seven touchdowns.“Christian had an unbelievable year last year, but he definitely needs help,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said recently at the NFL Annual Meeting.The 49ers acquired veteran running back Brian Robinson in a trade from Washington before the start of the season. He did not play much, and he no longer is around.The top candidates to give McCaffrey regular periods of rest are Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo. James supplanted Guerendo for the third spot on the depth chart last season. But neither touched the ball during the regular...