So this move has some ripple effects for the New Orleans Saints. The San Francisco 49ers managed to wrest superstar running back Christian McCaffrey away from the Carolina Panthers late Thursday evening in exchange for multiple draft picks — so let’s explore what it means for New Orleans.
The most immediate impact will be felt in Week 12, when the Saints fly out west to play against McCaffrey and his new teammates in San Francisco. They’ve guarded him well in the past but he’s finally working with a proven offensive system and a strong supporting cast, and it’s going to be challenging for a Saints defense that has struggled to contain lesser talents.
