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Willis McGahee News & Rumors

McGahee, not Tebow, runaway MVP for Broncos
January 12
Denver Post
 columnist Mark Kiszla
"No way, no how is Tim Tebow? beating Tom Brady in the NFL playoffs. But Broncos running back Willis McGahee just might be tough enough to do the job. Impressed with New England? Not McGahee. "Another football team that's in our way, stopping us from where we want to go," McGahee said Wednesday. "Just another football team.""
Denver Broncos tailback Willis McGahee on brink of 1,000-yard season
December 22
Denver Post
 
"Broncos running back Willis McGahee? needs only 10 yards rushing Saturday at Buffalo for the fourth 1,000-yard season of his NFL career. His opportunity will come against the Bills, the team that made him a first-round pick in the 2003 draft. McGahee was asked Wednesday what his memories of Buffalo are. "Got drafted there," he said. "It was a good time in my life. I was happy." The Broncos will be happy if McGahee's sore hamstring continues to feel better. McGahee was limited in Tuesday's practice but was a full participant in Wednesday's practice."
Willis McGahee is expected to play Sunday
December 10
Pro Football Talk
 
"Late in last Sunday's win over the Vikings, Broncos running back Willis McGahee suffered a knee injury. As a result, he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. But he returned to practiced on a limited basis Friday, and he's officially listed as questionable. Unofficially, a league source tells PFT that McGahee is expected to play."
Many reasons behind Broncos RB McGahee's run of increased touches
December 9
Denver Post
 
"Q: I know Willis McGahee? has been around awhile in the NFL. Did they want him to carry the ball as much as he has so far this season when they signed him, or are they worried he'll wear down? A: James, McGahee turned 30 in October, and that birthday is usually a benchmark for running backs throughout the league. There are countless examples of players' production at the position taking a drastic drop shortly after their 30th birthdays. Such is the nature of the job. McGahee has already carried the ball 182 times this season, which with four games remaining in the regular season is his highest total since 2007, his first season in Baltimore. At his current pace — 16.5 carries per game —"
Broncos' McGahee misses practice, but plans to play vs. Bears
December 9
Denver Post
 
"Broncos running back Willis McGahee? missed his second consecutive day of practice today because of a knee injury, and for the second consecutive day McGahee expressed optimism he will be in the lineup Sunday against the Bears. "It's good, I'm good," McGahee said. "Everything is good." McGahee was held out of practice both Wednesday and today. He is the Broncos' leading rusher — with 886 yards — and has six 100-yard rushing games, including the last two weeks."
Clady, McGahee, Royal miss Broncos' practice
December 8
Denver Post
 
"Three Broncos offensive starters were missing from the start of practice today as the team began preparing for Sunday's game against Chicago. Left tackle Ryan Clady?, running back Willis McGahee? and wide receiver Eddie Royal? are all being held out of practice because of injuries suffered last week in Minnesota. Clady appeared to suffer a knee injury on the team's final offensive play in the 35-32 win against the Vikings. McGahee limped off the field late in that game as well. Royal suffered a concussion in a collision with teammate Matt Willis on a punt return."
Broncos' Willis McGahee remains iffy for Jets game
November 15
Denver Post
 
"Willis McGahee was back at practice today for the Broncos, but the team's starting running back isn't a sure thing to play Thursday night against the New York Jets. McGahee, who injured his left hamstring early in the Broncos' victory over Kansas City on Sunday, went through warm-ups and stretching but did not participate in individual drills in the portion of practice that was open to the media. The team's only other running backs are Lance Ball, who would start if McGahee is unable to play, and Jeremiah Johnson, signed off the practice squad Monday."
McGahee will practice Tuesday
November 14
Denver Post
 
"The running back news for the Broncos isn't all bad today. Starting tailback Willis McGahee has been cleared to practice tomorrow when the team holds its only full practice in preparation for Thursday's game against the New York Jets. McGahee injured his left hamstring early in Sunday's 17-10 win against Kansas City. The Broncos released a hypothetical injury report today as required by the NFL, and it said McGahee would have been able to practice today on a limited basis if there had been a practice."
Broncos stick with running game despite injuries to McGahee, Moreno
November 14
Denver Post
 
"It wasn't so much that the Broncos' play-calling ratio Sunday was 87 percent run, 13 percent pass. It was that the Broncos went 87-13 run despite their top two tailbacks, Willis McGahee? and Knowshon Moreno?, being unable to play most of the game because of first-quarter injuries. Moreno, who had a spectacular 24-yard run in which he hurdled a tackler, suffered a sprained ligament in his right knee. Moreno will have an MRI today to determine if there's a tear, but the initial diagnosis has him missing Thursday night's home game against the New York Jets?. McGahee suffered a strained hamstring on his fourth carry of the Broncos' opening drive. "I'll be all right," McGahee said after the"
McGahee loves to prove his critics wrong
November 11
Denver Post
 
"It is one of the more curious combinations, that a man, happy with who he is and what he does, gathers so much negativity to stoke his competitive fire. Yet, here's Willis McGahee, the Broncos' leading rusher, smiling his way through the search for bad news. "You know, people telling me I can't do this, can't do that, that's what motivates me most of the time," McGahee said. "I know it sounds wrong. I mean, do I need all that negative stuff? No, I don't need it, but it helps." Well, it may be a good time for Broncos coach John Fox to follow McGahee around the Broncos' Dove Valley complex and tell him he won't have any more 100-yard games. That he can't power the offense."
Broncos' Willis McGahee learns to love read-option attack
November 8
Denver Post
 
"Even within his own locker room, quarterback Tim Tebow? can be an acquired taste. The Broncos' offensive coaches, led by coordinator Mike McCoy, decided the best way to maximize Tebow's skill set — which is heavy on running ability and light on passing accuracy from the pocket — was to install a college-like, read-option attack, but running back Willis McGahee? was leery. "At the beginning, I wasn't too happy with the read option because it really wasn't doing anything until I learned to run it," McGahee said. He notified the coaches that he was going to adjust his steps, and he received the go-ahead. Then McGahee had the second-best statistical game of his nine-year career, rushing for"
Broncos get back at Raiders, win 38-24 behind Tim Tebow, Willis McGahee
November 7
Denver Post
 
"Football on Sundays has become an aerial show. Knowing that Tim Tebow is not a conventional Sunday quarterback, the Broncos' coaching staff came up with an innovative idea against the Oakland Raiders: They brought football back to Saturdays. Using a read-option running attack that hasn't been seen in the NFL since . . . since . . . since when? Since before helmets had face masks? Anyway, the Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 38-24 at O.co Coliseum on Sunday in an AFC West game that was widely characterized as an upset."
McGahee's 168 yards, 2 TDs a blast from Broncos' past
November 7
Denver Post
 
"Willis McGahee pulled off his grass- and beer- stained jersey inside the Broncos' locker room Sunday to reveal a tattered, orange, team-issued undershirt. On it, over the small Broncos logo, McGahee had written, in permanent black ink, the words "Ball Out." And indeed, he did. Less than two weeks removed from surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand, McGahee tore through the Oakland defense for 163 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including a 60-yarder that tied the game on the final play of the third quarter of Denver's 38-24 victory. "There was a point where we were just waiting on the big play. Why couldn't it be me?" McGahee said. "It was great blocking by the line, right up"
Broken hand won't keep McGahee down
November 5
Denver Post
 
"There is no longer a question whether Broncos running back Willis McGahee? will play despite a broken hand Sunday against the Oakland Raiders?. The question is whether McGahee can grip the ball sufficiently with a broken hand. "Want to shake my hand?" McGahee said. A mere 10 days after McGahee underwent an operation in which he had a plate and five pins inserted to repair a fourth metacarpal fracture on his right, ball- carrying hand, his handshake was strong enough to crush a medium-sized cantaloupe. "It's strong, it's good and it just gets better," McGahee said. The Raiders don't need a seance with Al Davis to know the Broncos will try to run the ball Sunday to help take some pressure"
McGahee's role with Broncos won't be reduced if he plays against Raiders
November 3
Denver Post
 
"Willis McGahee? will have to do more than raise his injured right hand to be in the Broncos' lineup Sunday against the Raiders in Oakland. Coach John Fox said McGahee, Denver's leading rusher, must be able to protect himself and the ball with his hand. McGahee took part on a limited basis in the Broncos' practice Wednesday. The veteran running back wore a glove on his right hand with some wrapping around two fingers. McGahee broke a bone in his hand against the Dolphins on Oct. 23 and had surgery just nine days ago. "He'll definitely have to be able to use that hand to carry the football and run with the football," Fox said. "It would not be a consideration, playing one-handed. He's got a"
Broncos' Willis McGahee back at practice following surgery
November 2
Denver Post
 
"Broncos running back Willis McGahee returned to practice today, eight days after surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand. McGahee wore a glove and then had the hand wrapped as he took handoffs and warmed up with his teammates. McGahee appeared to be holding the ball in his left arm."
McGahee injury hands starting job back to Moreno
October 25
Denver Post
 
"Broncos starting tailback Willis McGahee will be out one to four games because of a broken fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand. McGahee is scheduled to have surgery this morning. He is the Broncos' leading rusher with 460 yards. "It's unfortunate," said Knowshon Moreno?, who is expected to start in McGahee's place Sunday against Detroit. "Hopefully we get him back soon, so we can have a full group again." Moreno was the Broncos' starting tailback the previous two seasons, as well as in the season opener this year. He missed the next two games with a hamstring injury, and by the time he returned, McGahee had earned the No. 1 role."
Broncos Willis McGahee fractures right hand
October 24
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos will need a little more fortune to smile on them when their injured players return to the Dove Valley complex this morning. Running back Willis McGahee? left Sun Life Stadium with a soft cast on his right hand after suffering a fracture. McGahee had his right ring finger and right pinkie wrapped. The Broncos' medical staff was reviewing X-rays after the game, and McGahee is expected to see a hand specialist today. If McGahee needs surgery, he would miss significant time. Before the season opener, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered a pinkie fracture, had surgery to put in a plate and three screws, and missed five games going into the the Broncos' bye week."
Broncos' Willis McGahee finding running room
October 10
Denver Post
 
"In his final game of his 20s, Willis McGahee hardly looked a day older than 23. For more than three quarters in Sunday's 29-24 loss to San Diego, McGahee wasn't just the Broncos' best offensive player. He was, for all intents and purposes, their only offensive player. McGahee, who turns 30 on Oct. 21, two days before the Broncos' next game in his hometown of Miami, McGahee was responsible for 74 of the Broncos' 109 total yards in the first half. When the game was over, McGahee had rushed for a season-high 125 yards (on 16 carries), his third time with more than 100 yards in four games. The last time McGahee rushed for more than 100 yards in back-to-back games, he was a 23-year-old rookie"
Fantasy Spotlight: Go with McGahee over Moreno in Broncos' backfield
October 8
Denver Post
 
"During training camp, you and Woody Paige were the only ones in the Denver media saying Willis McGahee was better than Knowshon Moreno for the Broncos in the John Fox system. Now that we've seen what McGahee can do I want to know if you think he'll keep it up for the rest of the season. When Moreno gets healthy will this be more of a running back by committee? Should I just drop Moreno in my re-draft league? I have a chance to pick up Patriots rookie RB Stevan Ridley off the waiver wire. — Andre, Lakewood Cecil Lammey: Fox wanted to build a sophisticated ground game and McGahee is simply the best back to do that. In four games he has two 100-yard rushing games. That's the same number of"
Running on empty? Not the Denver Broncos' Willis McGahee
September 21
Denver Post
 columnist Jeff Legwold
"Laughter may be the best medicine, the best vitamin supplement, the best energy drink. Laughter may be the reason Willis McGahee, the Broncos' soon-to-be-30 running back, believes he has plenty of carries left in the football tank. "I was out there just laughing," McGahee said about playing against Cincinnati on Sunday. "I felt good. I felt happy. The game was still so fun to me. This is what I want to do, where I want to be. If it still feels like that, you know you should still be doing it. "My body feels great, my mind is right, it was good to come through, get to work and get the job done when they needed the job done." McGahee, 29, pounded away for 101 yards on 28 carries, helping"
Broncos' McGahee rushes for 101 yards against Bengals
September 19
Denver Post
 
"There was a time when 28 carries was an ordinary workload for Willis McGahee?. It was a time when this nation had not yet heard of a politician named Barack Obama?, and a time when Selvin Young? was the Broncos' leading rusher. Otherwise, McGahee's 28-carry, 101-yard rushing performance in the Broncos' 24-22 victory Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals? was just like yesterday. "It was a long time coming," McGahee said. "The game plan was we were going to run the ball. (Coach John Fox) told me I was going to get 25 carries for the game.""
There's no set plan when it comes to Moreno, McGahee
September 10
Denver Post
 
"In what will be considered troubling news to fantasy football players everywhere, the Broncos have no set rotation at running back, where Knowshon Moreno and Willis McGahee will split the carries. While McGahee is expected to get more work as the team approaches the opposing goal line, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said there is no formal plan other than the guy making the yardage will keep getting the carries. "We're going to roll them," McCoy said. "They're going to play, and if one of them is tired, the other one is going in. Then we'll just keep them going. Both of them are going to play plenty of snaps, but we're not going to worry about counting snaps with them. "If someone is in"
Willis McGahee provides needed power running to Broncos
August 23
Denver Post
 
"here is making yourself at home. Then there is Willis McGahee really making himself at home. "It's a great fit. I just love it here," McGahee said as he squinted into the Colorado sun Monday. "Believe it or not, I don't want to go nowhere else. Whenever I decide to end it, I'd like to end it here." McGahee, 29, is only a few weeks into his Broncos tenure, but he likes what he sees. And the team likes him, as it has shown by handing, throwing or pitching him the ball near the end zone. The Broncos tried to pound McGahee into the end zone on back-to-plays Saturday night in their 24-10 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. He scored on a 1-yard run. Denver quarterback Kyle Orton tossed him a"
Broncos' Willis McGahee gives team big-back option
August 13
Denver Post
 
"Imagine how good Willis McGahee could have been had he not suffered one the most gruesome knee injuries a football fan has ever seen. Given he has had three NFL seasons of at least 1,100 yards rushing after the injury, is it possible McGahee might well have been one of the best backs ever? It's not a stretch to say that instead of running behind Know-shon Moreno in the Broncos' backfield, McGahee might already have been churning his way toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "Who says I can't make the Hall of Fame?" a smiling McGahee said before heading out to the practice field recently. Supreme confidence is about the only way to explain how McGahee still is an NFL running back 8 1/2"
Willis McGahee happy to help fuel Denver Broncos' running game
August 1
Denver Post
 
"With a new No. 23 jersey on his back and a football grasped tightly in his right palm, Willis McGahee shadowed running backs coach Eric Studesville at Broncos training camp Sunday afternoon. During the 2 1/2-hour practice, McGahee never strayed far from the running backs. And each time starter Knowshon Moreno finished a play, McGahee gave him a high-five or a slap on the shoulder. Denver, meet your new running back tandem. "There's no more one-back systems here in the NFL," McGahee said, joking that he and Moreno could be nicknamed "Stallions and Horses." "I'm just going to come in and do the best I can," said McGahee, 29. "I'm going to help him out, and whatever plays I can make, I'm"
Free-agent running back Willis McGahee close to signing with Denver Broncos
July 31
Denver Post
 
"After starting training camp with buzz about what they didn't do, the Broncos are close to making their first significant roster move of the offseason by adding Willis McGahee to their backfield. According to an NFL source, the Broncos have a four-year contract worth approximately $9.5 million in place for McGahee, pending a physical that he took Saturday night at the team's facility. McGahee, who turns 30 in October, hasn't been an every-down back since the first half of the 2008 season. That suggests he would likely become a 1B back to starter Knowshon Moreno. But new Broncos coach John Fox prefers strong backs to handle his running game. And with McGahee at 235 pounds - and Moreno"
Broncos make no decision on McGahee
July 30
Denver Post
 
"Although, Willis McGahee may eventually join the Broncos' backfield, the team does not have an agreement with the free-agent running back, according to two team sources. The team will first bring free agent players into their Dove Valley headquarters for a visit and have them go through a physical before determining whether to sign the players. The Broncos are considering three running backs to bring in for visits. Pro Football Talk and ESPN reported the Broncos have a three-year, $7.5 million agreement with McGahee, a backup the past three seasons in Baltimore, but a red zone force. The Broncos had three free agents in for visits Friday - defensive tackles Derek Landri and Jason Hatcher"
Broncos likely to land running back Willis McGahee
July 30
Denver Post
 
"Although it's likely Willis McGahee will eventually be sharing carries with Knowshon Moreno in the Broncos' backfield, the team does not have an agreement with the free-agent running back, according to team sources. The sources said the team would first bring free-agent players into their Dove Valley headquarters for a visit and have them go through a physical before determining whether to sign the players. The Broncos are considering three to five running backs to bring in for visits, the sources said. As of now, no visits with running backs have been scheduled. Pro Football Talk and ESPN have reported the Broncos have a three-year, $7.5 million agreement with McGahee."
McGahee signs with Denver
July 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee became the first of the Ravens' "Released Four" to sign elsewhere, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $7.5 million, including $3 million guaranteed. The Ravens released McGahee on Thursday, along with wide receiver Derrick Mason, tight end Todd Heap and nose tackle Kelly Gregg. McGahee was scheduled to make $6 million if he had remained with the team."
Ravens make surprising cuts after lockout ends
July 26
Baltimore Sun
 
"The celebration of the NFL's 4-month lockout ending turned into disbelief when the Ravens cut four players, including their top two receivers of all time. According to league sources, the Ravens informed tight end Todd Heap, wide receiver Derrick Mason, nose tackle Kelly Gregg and running back Willis McGahee that they will be released only a few hours after the NFL and its players agreed on a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement Monday, turning this city's football world upside down. Yes, football is back. But some of the most beloved Ravens might not be. While some Ravens fans wonder whether Monday represents an end of an era, there is a possibility that the Ravens will try to"
McGahee wonders about his future with Ravens
July 21
Baltimore Sun
 
"It's long been expected that the Ravens will cut Willis McGahee once the lockout ends, but the backup running back voiced some uncertainty. "I wonder what the ravens are going to do wit me," McGahee posted on Twitter around 7 p.m. Wednesday. McGahee, 29, is scheduled to make $6 million in 2011. The Ravens will only save $2.5 million in salary-cap space, but the Ravens need all the help they can get. According to ESPN, they are $5.33 million under the proposed cap (and that doesn't take into account the tenders for the restricted free agents)."
Ravens are having contract issues
April 4
ESPN.com
 
"The Baltimore Ravens were built to win now, which is why it's no surprise the team is running into contract issues. Beginning this offseason, the Ravens will have several core players seeking big-money deals within the next year. Starting quarterback Joe Flacco brought the issue to the forefront this past weekend when he expressed disappointment with playing out the fourth year of his rookie contract in 2011. Flacco, who is signed for two more years, led Baltimore to three consecutive playoff appearances and set career highs in yards (3,622), touchdowns (25) and passer rating (93.6) last season. It's understandable that Flacco has his sights set on a new deal. But looking at Baltimore's"
Rosenhaus expects Ravens to part ways with McGahee
March 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Willis McGahee, said that he expects the Ravens to trade or release the veteran running back, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "We don't expect to be back unless they'll pay him his contract," Rosenhaus said. It's been assumed that the Ravens would release McGahee because he is scheduled to make $6 million in 2011. The Ravens could re-sign him to a less expensive deal if they released him."
Harbaugh has fingers crossed for McGahee
February 26
Baltimore Sun
 
"There will be no official decision on running back Willis McGahee's future with the team until a salary cap is determined, according to coach John Harbaugh. McGahee, who is scheduled to make $6 million in 2010, is expected to get cut if he doesn't agree to a salary cut. There is also a chance that McGahee could return at a reduced salary after he is released. "Willis McGahee can play. I really like him a lot," Harbaugh said. "I think he's a good person, a hard worker. He's a leader on our team. I'm a big fan of Willis McGahee. I have my fingers crossed for a lot of guys, and he'd be one of them." McGahee, 29, set career lows last season in carries (100) and rushing yards (380). He tied"
Ravens likely to cut McGahee, but need to bring him back
February 22
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Mike Preston
"The Ravens need to be careful in the way they handle backup running back Willis McGahee during the offseason. According to an NFL source, the Ravens decided at their recent evaluation meetings not to bring McGahee and his $6 million in base salary back for the 2011 season. McGahee is under contract to the Ravens for 2011, but 2012 ($6.5 million base salary) and 2013 ($7.2) are option years, according to the seven-year contract he signed in 2007. When asked if the Ravens were going to cut McGahee, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome replied: "I have said there will be no players released before March 3." When asked if McGahee would be on the Ravens roster before the beginning of next"
Ray Rice, Willis McGahee say patience is key against Steelers' defense
January 13
Baltimore Sun
 
"Two of the Ravens' four worst rushing performances this season have occurred against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But a pair of Ravens insist that they can run against the Steelers in Saturday's AFC Divisional playoff game at Heinz Field. Both Ray Rice and Willis McGahee asked for patience, arguing that the rushing attack can be effective against a defense that surrendered an average of just 62.8 yards per game — best in the NFL. "The one thing about the run game, you have to be patient," Rice said Wednesday. "A 2-yard run is a 2-yard run. We can't make a 2-yard run into a 50-yard run unless it's there. I think we just have to stick with it. As long as we get positive runs against the Steelers"
McGahee goes from not playing to starting
October 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"A week after not playing a snap, running back Willis McGahee was in the starting lineup. McGahee, who took Ray Rice's spot in the opening series, said he didn't think the move was related to last Sunday's snub at New England. "Like I said, I treat it as any other game," he said. "Whether Ray's starting or I'm not, it doesn't make a difference. I really wasn't doing anything special." Rice finished with more carries (16) and more rushing yards (72), but McGahee gained 64 yards on 11 attempts and scored the only rushing touchdown of the contest."
Ravens expect to give McGahee a bigger role
October 21
Buffalo News
 
"Former Buffalo running back Willis McGahee is expected to see some prominent action this week when his Baltimore Ravens play host to the Buffalo Bills. McGahee has been the change-of-pace backup to starter Ray Rice in the Ravens' backfield this season. McGahee has 40 carries for 143 yards and three touchdowns through six games. Rice has 115 carries for 451 yards and two TDs. McGahee didn't even play in last week's game at New England, even though he was healthy. Rice was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore ankle. Ravens coach John Harbaugh says McGahee will see action this week. Said Harbaugh: "I'm very pleased with Willis. Willis has been fabulous the last two years. He's worked"
McGahee says lack of playing time against Pats wasn't disciplinary
October 20
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee chuckled at a question asking whether he might have been held out of action in the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Patriots because he was being punished for some rules violation the team is trying to keep quiet. "Where is everyone getting this punishment thing from?" McGahee said. "You all think I'm this bad guy who did something wrong? I was on time for everything. I went to every meeting. ... There was no punishment. Not that I know of. I didn't do anything wrong. I hope it wasn't a punishment." McGahee said he didn't have any real insight into why he played zero plays for the first time in his Ravens career. A 17-7 loss to the Bengals in 2009 was the only previous game for"
Harbaugh: "There is no Willis trade talk"
October 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee will not be traded this season, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. There was speculation that the Ravens might move the veteran running back before Tuesday's NFL trading deadline. McGahee didn't play Sunday at New England, which stirred more speculation about the Ravens trading him. "There is no Willis trade talk," Harbaugh said. "Unless there is something I don't know about -- which is almost impossible -- there is absolutely no way he's being traded."
Making his case to start, McGahee accepts role
August 25
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee came to Baltimore four seasons ago with a ton of talent and a questionable attitude. As much as McGahee had quieted most of the concerns about a career-threatening knee injury sustained in his final college game at the University of Miami, he had raised others about his coachability during his four seasons in Buffalo. The talent remains, but the attitude is no longer in question as McGahee, entering his eighth NFL season and admittedly in the best physical shape of his career, has matured into a more than capable role player for a team with legitimate hopes of making the Super Bowl. Which role McGahee plays this year — and whether it will be in Baltimore — is the only issue"
McGahee taking laid-back approach to backup role
May 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee is taking a laid-back approach to his third season as a backup running back. McGahee, 28, had been the primary ball-carrier for the first four seasons of his career, gaining over 1,100 yards rushing three times. But he was the No. 2 running back to LeRon McClain in 2008 and to Ray Rice in 2009. "The situation is what it is," McGahee said on Sunday, the final day of the Ravens mandatory minicamp. "I can't control destiny. If I play, I play. If I don't, I don't. Right now, I learned the way of way: Don't worry about it and just roll with the punches.""
McGahee likely to be a Raven in 2010
February 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens coach John Harbaugh more or less put an end to speculation about Willis McGahee's future in Baltimore next season, saying the running back will be a Raven in the 2010 season, even though he'll make $3.6 million and is coming off a year in which he rushed for only 544 yards and averaged only 6.8 carries a game. "I think McGahee will be on our team next year," Harbaugh said. Harbaugh even went so far as to say McGahee could become the Ravens' primary ball carrier again because he doesn't necessarily see Ray Rice as the starter and McGahee as the backup. "I've never said that Ray Rice is the starter," Harbaugh said. "I know other people have said that. Maybe even my coaches have said"
McGahee's future with the Ravens unclear
January 19
Baltimore Sun
 
"Willis McGahee isn't sure what's in store for him – as a featured back or as a Raven. Less than three years removed from being acquired by the Ravens to be the offensive centerpiece, McGahee's role this season was clearly defined as Ray Rice's backup, which McGahee accepted without complaint. And even though Rice ranked second in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage to become the offense's biggest weapon, McGahee led the Ravens in touchdowns with 15."
A painful reminder: RB McGahee can relate to Welker
January 8
Boston Globe
 
"Willis McGahee knows the painstaking path to recovery that injured Patriots receiver Wes Welker now faces. Both players have suffered a catastrophic left knee injury. But, McGahee, who took two years to recover from what transpired in his final game with the University of Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, said there was one distinctive difference. "I tore three major ligaments in my knee,'' said McGahee, who required several surgeries after tearing the anterior cruciate, medial collateral, and posterior cruciate ligaments in the fourth quarter of top-ranked Miami's 31-24 loss in double overtime to second-ranked Ohio State in the BCS national championship game. McGahee suffered the injury"
Willis McGahee backs Wes Welker
January 8
Boston Herald
 
"Ravens running back Willis McGahee has some special advice for injured Patriots receiver Wes Welker. "Be prepared to work harder than you ever have in your life," McGahee said yesterday. "And when you're back, expect to be mentally tougher. That's a guarantee. If he does the work - and I know he will - he'll be mentally tougher than he's ever been in his life." McGahee, who played his college football at Miami, famously ripped up his knee in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, an injury so severe that when he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills it was with the understanding he would need a full year to recuperate. Welker now faces a comeback of his own after ripping up his left knee in the Pats'"
Deconstructing McGahee's play on goal line
December 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron defended Willis McGahee’s decision to break an inside run to the outside on first-and-goal in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game in Green Bay. On a play called 70 power, McGahee was supposed to follow pulling guard Marshal Yanda inside. But the Packers had the perfect defense for the play and McGahee was forced to take the ball outside, where he was tripped by Charles Woodson for a 2-yard loss. The Ravens needed to burn a timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty on second down, and then Joe Flacco was intercepted in the end zone on a pass intended for Demetrius Williams when he threw across his body from the right side of the field. “We"
Flacco banged up inside and out after loss to Colts
November 24
Baltimore Sun
 
"Joe Flacco looked like he had just been in a street fight. This was minutes after the Ravens' 17-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, with M"