In a surprising move, the San Francisco 49ers chose not to fill Christian McCaffrey's 53-man roster spot after placing him on injured reserve due to calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. This decision raises several questions about the team's strategy and the players that will step up to fill the void.

Why not sign a running back to replace McCaffrey, especially considering the short-term nature of his injury? Is the 49ers' front office confident that their current trio of running backs, led by Jordan Mason, can carry the load?

One possibility is that the team is banking on Mason, who had a standout game in Week 1 with 147 yards and a touchdown, to continue his impressive performance. However, what if he struggles under the increased workload? Who will step in to provide relief?

Deebo Samuel, known for his versatility, could potentially take on more rushing duties, but how will his role change, if at all? Will he continue to be used primarily as a wide receiver or will we see more of his running back skills?

The question on everyone's mind is: who will emerge as the 49ers' No. 2 running back? Will it be Isaac Guerendo, the rookie fourth-round draft pick who showed promise in the preseason, or Patrick Taylor, the veteran who played his first three seasons with the Green Bay Packers?

Coaches often talk about the importance of depth, but it's clear the 49ers are putting their trust in a smaller, more fragile stable of running backs. If one of them gets hurt, will the team be scrambling to find a replacement, or will they rely on their receiving corps to make up for the lack of depth in the backfield?

The CMC Conundrum: 49ers' Roster Dilemma Sparks Questions

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