Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.

Christian McCaffrey took a few minutes to address reporters Friday for the first time since Sept. 12, which was the last time he spoke publicly before going on injured reserve for Achilles’ tendinitis in both feet. A transcription of what McCaffrey had to say the 49ers (4-4) departed to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) Sunday:

I feel good now,” McCaffrey said after Friday’s practice. “No, I wouldn’t be out here if it was still bothering me. I feel great.”