The Carolina Panthers have undoubtedly been one of the most underperforming teams in the 2022-23 season. However, the only positive for majority of personnel has been their running back Christian McAffrey, who will be chased by other teams to fill their voids before the deadline day on November 1.
But first to talk about the current contract Christian McAffrey is under with the Carolina Panthers – he has 4-year $64 Million pact which stretches till 2025. To be precise Christian McAffrey is making over $8.75 Million combined in base salary in bonused this season. Eventually that jumps to $19.55 Million the next two years. Should McAffrey wants to call it quits with the Panthers, his new team will restructure his contract sooner rather than later.
On the same note, let us take a look at the top 3 potential suitors for Christian McAffrey and just the reason why he fits into those units and teams as per the latest circumstances respectively.
Christian McAffrey to Buffalo Bills
With the team being over the moon with QB Josh Allen, they would prefer to have one complete back, rather than a situational committee of Zach Moss and James Cook. Now with Christian McAffrey adding into the unit alongside Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Khalil Shakhir, this unit could become the best-ever witnessed when it comes to short passing and consistently attacking the opposition deep into their area.
Kansas City Chiefs
Another potential suitor for Christian McAffrey could be Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs. Although the mentioned team are getting decent production from Edwards-Helaire with Jerick McKinnon and rookie Isaiah Pacheco also adding to it. However, with McAffrey coming into their mix – this player could help clean that up in ‘oozing’ fashion Moreover Christian McAffrey would instantly connect with Kelce, to give him more space and time, becoming the second receiver for Mahomes, especially when he’s under pressure late in the game.
Los Angeles Rams
All would be aware that Rams and Cam Akers’ relation is coming to an end. On the same note – this team is known to make star-studded moves before the deadline day – be it Odell Beckham Jr or Von Miller last season. The same could be Christian McAffrey’s fate, this time around. Especially with their unit not being able to fill the voids of Odell and Von on the offensive end, it seems like McAffrey, who sees to be ‘soul’ of Panthers – could be a great fit. Lastly, this sensation could also help out Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford, who are struggling big time.
