Mike Martz Gushes Over McCaffrey, ‘Closest Factor I’ve Seen To Marshall’ Faulk

Mike Martz — the person who as soon as coached Marshall Faulk — tells TMZ Sports activities Christian McCaffrey seems EXACTLY just like the Rams Corridor of Famer … saying the brand new 49ers star is so good, he now expects SF to win the NFC West.

The previous head coach of Faulk’s St. Louis Rams broke all of it down for us only a day after McCaffrey had a historic sport towards L.A. … and it is protected to say he was blown away by what he noticed.

Martz advised us he could not assist however see shades of Faulk when he watched the 26-year-old carve up the Rams for 3 TDs — one speeding, one passing and one receiving — and says he thinks the Niners are going to be the crew to beat of their division going ahead due to the tailback.

“He is the closest factor that I’ve seen to Marshall for fairly a while,” the 71-year-old mentioned. “He isn’t Marshall, however he has these Marshall-esque sort issues inside him.”

The Niners picked up McCaffrey from Carolina for a bevy of draft picks — and he is finished nothing however produce in two video games up to now.

And, Martz says he solely expects issues to get higher for the working again and his new crew … as soon as Deebo Samuel makes his return from harm.

“What you may do with them is limitless,” Martz mentioned.