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Balt Rb Info : Willis Mcgahee - Impacting Rice (1 Viewer)

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Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.

My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.

He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.

I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.

GOod Luck

 
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i want to believe you. rice is my #1.

did you hear if the injury is the type that may need an operation?

 
Literally nothing specific but something important. I questioned it myself but Willis did not get a carry Yday. It is not made up, it is confirmed but I have no clue what the issue is or what will happen. If i hear something I will report it but rest assured this is not someone jockeying in a local draft with false info.

 
I wanna trust this and believe me I think McGahee's a scrub but the question needs to be asked, if this is confirmed by Schefter and Mort, why havent they announced/tweeted it yet?

 
Steed said:
I wanna trust this and believe me I think McGahee's a scrub but the question needs to be asked, if this is confirmed by Schefter and Mort, why havent they announced/tweeted it yet?
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Solid question. As is going to but I think Baltimore is exploring options ( not sure what they are ) and it will be reported in the near future. Lets see how it plays out. I am not sure why it hasnt been aired yet and I expect it will come out soon ( couple of days ) from what I understand. This is not like Mendys arm, this is def the real deal but who knows it could be less or more than they think. Not sure what goes into that decision making about when to air info and I cant press my friend to hard.
 
Is McClain the only FB on the team? If not, he might slide into the short-yardage role. Either way, I still see Rice as an elite guy.

 
this is why i love the site. you can believe or ignore, but you can't deny that this info worth processing. i remember in the past on this website early reports "from an insider" of priest holme's injury that also proved correct. yudkin provides us with great insight on the pats when BB is not speaking to anyone. thanks sjdogs.

 
red said:
this is why i love the site. you can believe or ignore, but you can't deny that this info worth processing. i remember in the past on this website early reports "from an insider" of priest holme's injury that also proved correct. yudkin provides us with great insight on the pats when BB is not speaking to anyone. thanks sjdogs.
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Very rational. Welcome, i hope it helps us!
 
As for how this would impact Rice, If willis isnt around vulturing Goalline tds, It helps enormously, IMO

Thoughts ? I cant stand the idea of my #3 pick losing 10 tds to a vulture an dwillis looked ok to me last year

 
sjdogs said:
Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.GOod Luck
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Though the info is appreciated, I'd hate to see your friend get in trouble over this.
 
sjdogs said:
As for how this would impact Rice, If willis isnt around vulturing Goalline tds, It helps enormously, IMOThoughts ? I cant stand the idea of my #3 pick losing 10 tds to a vulture an dwillis looked ok to me last year
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mcclain will very likely get a large portion of what would have been mcgahee plunges. rice proly gets more gl too, and opens the door that he could claim the role.
 
I have read the Baltimore paper and it does not change my position

Here is what I know to be true

My friend is not making this up

I am discussing what my friend shared with me.

DOnt know what else to say about the paper, one of them My friend or the paper is wrong. I can think of various reasons this wouldnt be reported if true just yet.

Time will tell

 
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Great I read this right before we're about to draft and i pick #2. Dude already said he's taking CJ. I take Rice or Peterson. I'm torn.

 
sjdogs said:
As for how this would impact Rice, If willis isnt around vulturing Goalline tds, It helps enormously, IMOThoughts ? I cant stand the idea of my #3 pick losing 10 tds to a vulture an dwillis looked ok to me last year
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You'd think it would help Rice. But I wonder if it doesn't add up to a bit more red zone passing as well. Bolden's historically been pretty strong in that kind of role and Flacco has the arm to hit the ball into some tight windows.
 
My former college roommate was a producer on Gameday (what it was called at the time) and NFL Live and never had a good piece of info. Moreover, he was awful in our league and finally quit.

Of course that doesnt mean your friend is wrong, but I had to chuckle just a little. For Willis' sake, I hope he's wrong. For my team's sake I hope he's right. I have Rice and McClain; I avoided Willis b/c I think McClain is the much better choice for Rice owners as a backup with or without a Willis injury.

 
MattLaswell said:
sjdogs said:
As for how this would impact Rice, If willis isnt around vulturing Goalline tds, It helps enormously, IMOThoughts ? I cant stand the idea of my #3 pick losing 10 tds to a vulture an dwillis looked ok to me last year
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You'd think it would help Rice. But I wonder if it doesn't add up to a bit more red zone passing as well. Bolden's historically been pretty strong in that kind of role and Flacco has the arm to hit the ball into some tight windows.
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macgahee had 14 tds last year. if he's out, you can expect some to go to mcclain, to boldin, to flacco, but, what, half to rice? i'm not saying, add 7 TDs to your projections, but should definitely increase his totals if this info proves to be true
 
red said:
MattLaswell said:
sjdogs said:
As for how this would impact Rice, If willis isnt around vulturing Goalline tds, It helps enormously, IMOThoughts ? I cant stand the idea of my #3 pick losing 10 tds to a vulture an dwillis looked ok to me last year
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You'd think it would help Rice. But I wonder if it doesn't add up to a bit more red zone passing as well. Bolden's historically been pretty strong in that kind of role and Flacco has the arm to hit the ball into some tight windows.
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macgahee had 14 tds last year. if he's out, you can expect some to go to mcclain, to boldin, to flacco, but, what, half to rice? i'm not saying, add 7 TDs to your projections, but should definitely increase his totals if this info proves to be true
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I would doubt very seriously McGahee is going anywhere, either by being cut or being trade. This is his last year in Baltimore, salary isn't a concern and frankly they are gearing up for a superbowl run. He isn't gonna bring back a corner who would put this team over the top. It's hard to say what his value is to the team right now. He was the most productive running back inside the 5 last year and they love his talent. He did show up in the best shape he has been since coming to Baltimore and it seems like his head is on straight for now.Rice has also had a little bit of fumblitis since week 10 of last year,McGahee holds onto the ball which is most important thing to the team. Rice for a good as a running back as he is, is just flat out horrible in short yardage and goal line opportunities. Parmelee and McClain both play special teams so there isn't a problem with carrying all four of the backs. McClain is a really good fullback , who benefited running behind L Neal his breakout year. There aren't any Neals in the locker room right now and none of them are walking through that door in the near future.I really think McGahee not playing this week had more to do with not wearing down a battle tested veteran to any kind of injury preventing him from playing.
 
Aardvarks said:
Great I read this right before we're about to draft and i pick #2. Dude already said he's taking CJ. I take Rice or Peterson. I'm torn.
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If it's standard you have to take Peterson. If it's PPR- then I think there's an argument. Last night I was watching the Viking game and on a key 4th and 1 for the starters Childress took out ADP and put in Gerhart. I brought this up in another thread but nobody seems to take it seriously. I think there's a chance that Toby could be a vulture this year.
 
lol @ an ESPN Producer knowing anything. I don't doubt your friend is in fact an ESPN Producer, but knowing how ESPN accumulates their info and how they distribute that info as well as knowing what TV producers do, it's unlikely your friend ever has any great information that isn't extremely perishable (like 90 minutes worth). Also hard to believe he has enough money to play in a fantasy league the way they pay their people. :excited:

 
sjdogs said:
Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.GOod Luck
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Say what you will about this post, but I'm glad to see things like these in the Shark Pool. As mentioned above, the Priest Holmes inside info was doubted but it ultimately proved to be right.Now it's possible the Ravens will give McGahee next week off and try and hide / buy time for him for Week 1, but even if this story never comes to light I certainly applaud sjdogs for sticking his neck out here knowing that some :D comments would be coming.Thanks sjdogs, regardless of how it turns out. All info is valuable so thanks for sharing.
 
Jeff Pasquino said:
sjdogs said:
Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.GOod Luck
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Say what you will about this post, but I'm glad to see things like these in the Shark Pool. As mentioned above, the Priest Holmes inside info was doubted but it ultimately proved to be right.Now it's possible the Ravens will give McGahee next week off and try and hide / buy time for him for Week 1, but even if this story never comes to light I certainly applaud sjdogs for sticking his neck out here knowing that some :bs: comments would be coming.Thanks sjdogs, regardless of how it turns out. All info is valuable so thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Jeff. If anyone reviewed my posting history you would see I am quiet, this is genuine whether or not it turns out to be news. I love FF and have gotten amazing info here over the years, would love to give back a ;ittle if possible
 
This info coupled with MJD's mysterious knee injury just caused me to draft Rice over MJD non ppr. I think more than likely MJD will be fine but I'm not chancing it the 3rd pick in the draft.Thanks for the info.

 
onehung said:
This info coupled with MJD's mysterious knee injury just caused me to draft Rice over MJD non ppr. I think more than likely MJD will be fine but I'm not chancing it the 3rd pick in the draft.Thanks for the info.
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I am third tomorrow and clearly passing on MJD but I had that impression all summer. Im really splitting hairs rice v turner but no poor choice there.
 
I had heard rumors on ESPN SportsTalk 980 in Washington that the Ravens were trying to shop McGahee to get some help at the CB position, but got no takers.

But this could be shaping up as a Chris Johnson-LenWhale scenario, where Johnson went late in most drafts because of the Whale vulturing a boatload of TDs in 2008, only to have no Smash and a ton of Dash in 2009. 8-9 more TDs in Ray Rice's pocket transforms him from a little monster to Godzilla.

 
Jeff Pasquino said:
sjdogs said:
Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.GOod Luck
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Say what you will about this post, but I'm glad to see things like these in the Shark Pool. As mentioned above, the Priest Holmes inside info was doubted but it ultimately proved to be right.Now it's possible the Ravens will give McGahee next week off and try and hide / buy time for him for Week 1, but even if this story never comes to light I certainly applaud sjdogs for sticking his neck out here knowing that some :bs: comments would be coming.Thanks sjdogs, regardless of how it turns out. All info is valuable so thanks for sharing.
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realize that "inside info," whether it turns out right or wrong, is useless when the provider has no reputation. even moreso when its 3rd hand. if this board were to be filled with everyones "inside" info, it would get ugly immediately. and its already pretty terrible, i mean, how many more deangelo vs jstew, sjax is stud/#####, insert random 4th string hype train, rate my team, tell me who to keep etc.
 
cvnpoka said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
sjdogs said:
Long time FBG here. This thread will be doubted by some but it is 100% truth every word I write. I share the info because it is helpful and relative.My friend works at ESPN as a producer. We are in a league together for 10 years. He told me Mcgahee has some type of leg injury. The injury is undisclosed, he has no specifics about it. He told me he may be cut but either way expect him to have no impact on Rice for the time being. WIllis did not get any carries last night.He has given me very solid info in the past on game day. Not sure how this will turn out but it is confirmed by AS and Mort according to him.I am deciding between Rice and Turner in NON PPR and If i believe this, it has to impact my decision making because the TD vulture is only issue I have with Rice and early first round pick.GOod Luck
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Say what you will about this post, but I'm glad to see things like these in the Shark Pool. As mentioned above, the Priest Holmes inside info was doubted but it ultimately proved to be right.Now it's possible the Ravens will give McGahee next week off and try and hide / buy time for him for Week 1, but even if this story never comes to light I certainly applaud sjdogs for sticking his neck out here knowing that some :bs: comments would be coming.Thanks sjdogs, regardless of how it turns out. All info is valuable so thanks for sharing.
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realize that "inside info," whether it turns out right or wrong, is useless when the provider has no reputation. even moreso when its 3rd hand. if this board were to be filled with everyones "inside" info, it would get ugly immediately. and its already pretty terrible, i mean, how many more deangelo vs jstew, sjax is stud/#####, insert random 4th string hype train, rate my team, tell me who to keep etc.
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you dont get it. not many people have a long time friend who interfaces every day with the NFLL guys at espn for his show
 
timschochet said:
Aardvarks said:
Great I read this right before we're about to draft and i pick #2. Dude already said he's taking CJ. I take Rice or Peterson. I'm torn.
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If it's standard you have to take Peterson. If it's PPR- then I think there's an argument. Last night I was watching the Viking game and on a key 4th and 1 for the starters Childress took out ADP and put in Gerhart. I brought this up in another thread but nobody seems to take it seriously. I think there's a chance that Toby could be a vulture this year.
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I doubt Gerhart is worth much this year. AP needs to pass block better but from reports that I'm hearing - Gerhart isn't any better. I think AP will figure it out enough & he'll be in there on 3rd downs but I do think the Vikes are really going to miss Chester Taylor
 
Kuz said:
timschochet said:
Aardvarks said:
Great I read this right before we're about to draft and i pick #2. Dude already said he's taking CJ. I take Rice or Peterson. I'm torn.
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If it's standard you have to take Peterson. If it's PPR- then I think there's an argument. Last night I was watching the Viking game and on a key 4th and 1 for the starters Childress took out ADP and put in Gerhart. I brought this up in another thread but nobody seems to take it seriously. I think there's a chance that Toby could be a vulture this year.
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I doubt Gerhart is worth much this year. AP needs to pass block better but from reports that I'm hearing - Gerhart isn't any better. I think AP will figure it out enough & he'll be in there on 3rd downs but I do think the Vikes are really going to miss Chester Taylor
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I think Harvin fills Taylor's old role and another WR is put on the field. Problem right now are the Vikings WR's.
 
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Something seems to be going on that is more than rumors:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/rav...rday_night.html

From the article:

Willis McGahee said he still doesn’t know why he didn’t play in the team’s 24-10 win against the New York Giants last Saturday night.

“That’s a good question,” the running back said when asked about his absence. “I don’t know what’s going on. Nobody has told me anything. I don’t know anything. So I’m in the dark just like you. If you know something, you can tell me.”

Speculation has emerged that the club might have kept him off the field to ensure that he doesn’t injure himself as the organization works behind the scenes on a trade involving McGahee. McGahee seemed unfazed about being the subject of trade rumors.

“You can’t look at everything because I was supposed to get traded last year,” he said. “I really just go with the flow. You can’t worry about it. It’s a business.”

 
given the content in the OP, perhaps a better thread title would have been:

Balt RB Injury?: Willis McGahee - Will Not Impact Rice's Production

 
' said:
given the content in the OP, perhaps a better thread title would have been:Balt RB Injury?: Willis McGahee - Will Not Impact Rice's Production
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I think we're still in the unknown/ unsure stage. It wouldn't be the first time a player said "I don't know why I didn't get to play" when they knew darned well why. Just no upside to talking about it.At this point it doesn't sound like injury, but the potential impact is the same. If you clear McGahee out of the picture it can only be seen as a positive for Rice. And yes I know McClain could still vulture some goal line carries but I doubt to the level of Willis.Signed, hopeful Rice owner.
 
As a Ray Rice owner in a keeper league, those words coming from McGahee's mouth are the best things I've heard all offseason. Beautiful.

 
hook014 said:
' said:
given the content in the OP, perhaps a better thread title would have been:Balt RB Injury?: Willis McGahee - Will Not Impact Rice's Production
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I think we're still in the unknown/ unsure stage. It wouldn't be the first time a player said "I don't know why I didn't get to play" when they knew darned well why. Just no upside to talking about it.At this point it doesn't sound like injury, but the potential impact is the same. If you clear McGahee out of the picture it can only be seen as a positive for Rice. And yes I know McClain could still vulture some goal line carries but I doubt to the level of Willis.Signed, hopeful Rice owner.
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I agree that it is not an injury. I was just commenting that the thread title was misleading and not at all what the OP was trying to say.My guess is that the Ravens are hopeful to make a trade before the season starts with the alternative being they keep him for the season and have two strong RBs in the fold (plus McClain).If McGahee doesn't get traded, I fully expect him to be an unpredictable TD vulture just like last season, which sucks for fantasy owners of both Rice and McGahee.
 
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