Niners RB Kaelon Black on draft backlash: 'It makes me want to go harder' to prove coach right
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Key Points:
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan rated Trey Black as the second-best running back available, defending the team's decision to draft him despite criticism.
- Black expressed determination to prove Shanahan right and overcome the backlash regarding the draft pick, focusing on earning playing time behind star Christian McCaffrey.
- The 49ers drafted Black to provide depth behind McCaffrey, but skepticism exists due to McCaffrey's heavy workload and Black's potential limited role.
- Shanahan has previously indicated a desire to give McCaffrey more rest during games, but has not implemented this consistently; Black's performance could influence future playing time distribution.
- The situation remains uncertain, with the possibility that Black either becomes a valuable asset or remains an underutilized insurance player behind McCaffrey.
