If nothing else, Christian McCaffrey has certainly cemented himself Alexander Radulov Jersey as one of the most patient running backs in football. Maybe not for his running style, but his ability to keep his cool in interviews.

On Friday's episode of "First Take," Max Kellerman, flanked by "Monday Night Football"analyst Booger McFarland, discu sed McCaffrey's case as the best running back in football,something totally acceptable to do on an ESPN debate show.

But what's pretty awkward is the way McFarland and Kellerman totally ignored McCaffrey during the debate, leading to some mega-awkwardne s and disrespect aplenty.

Who's the best RB in the NFL?No one on the set held anything back while debating, including Christian McCaffrey himself

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The segment itself is cringey Paul Coffey Jersey : two dudes debatingis one thing, but talking about NFL running backsin front of McCaffrey who put together an MVP-type season as if he isn't there is just maximum cringeyne s. McCaffrey deserves a lot of credit for not blowing up the whole thing, though his clear looks of confusion with a dash of disgust wereapparent (like his talent on a football field).

For some reason, it seems like McFarland's opinion on McCaffrey Jacob De La Rose Jersey as a runner is very skewed, saying he prefersEzekiel Elliott to McCaffrey. McFarland made matters worse by demonstrating that he might not understand the way modern NFLoffenses function in 2020.

"I want to pound the rock, I don't need my running back to catch the ball," McFarland said.

McCaffrey shot back with a perfectly incredulous response: "Do I not pound the rock?"

Obviously, McCaffrey is coming off his strongest season in the NFL andliving up to all of the hype as both a runner and a receiver. But McFarland's staunch preference Calle Rosen Jersey of Elliott over McCaffrey seemsmisguided at best.

Let's Nathan MacKinnon Jersey go to the stats:

Rushing yards:McCaffrey, 1,387;Elliott, 1,357Rushing yardsper game:McCaffrey, 86.7;Elliott, 84.8Rushing attempts per game:McCaffrey, 17.9;Elliott, 18.8Rushing yards per attempt:McCaffrey, 4.8;Elliott, 4.5

So, overall, it's close if you're considering strictly the rushing attack.

When you factorin the pa sing game, McCaffreyblows Zeke out of the water.McCaffrey had 1,005 receiving yards this season while Elliott, le s utilized in the pa sing game, had just 420 receiving yards in 2020.

There's also the case of the offensive lines. While the Panthers O-line finished the season strong, per Max Pacioretty Jersey Pro Football Focus, Carolina had the 18th-ranked offensive line, while the Cowboys' unit was No. 4 overall.

But, regardle s of how you feel about the debate, a little more decorum should be in place for a guest like Run-CMC.