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[goodyear pimps]

Are Mcgahee owners beginning to get nervous? I am curious as to how many people actually think Willis could be out of Buffalo next year...

(Rotoworld) BuffaloBills.com says that the Bills are looking for a "A true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," this off-season.

Impact: The implication, of course, is that Willis McGahee isn't one. A few weeks back, the team's website said there was a possibility McGahee would get dealt this off-season. We're starting to think it's likely.

 

[Couch Potato]

Couch Potato hunch...

McGahee will be toting the ball for the Ravens in 2007.

 

[Fear & Loathing]

Couch Potato hunch...McGahee will be toting the ball for the Ravens in 2007.

This crossed my mind as well...he seems like a "Ravens-type" RB. But I don't know how much it would take to get him (2nd rounder? 3rd rounder?) and just how likely a trade would be.

 

[TME]

Actually, as a dynasty McGahee owner, I am excited to see what happens with his contract situation and this trade talk. Getting him out of Buffalo could be the spark he needs for his career. He came in with a big splash, back when the Bills were a much better team. Since then, the overall offense has gone downhill and there's just not enough production in the unit as a whole. He's a good but not great back. He tends to fade in the second half of the year. But getting him to an overall better team could boost his production.

 

[Couch Potato]

Couch Potato hunch...McGahee will be toting the ball for the Ravens in 2007.

This crossed my mind as well...he seems like a "Ravens-type" RB. But I don't know how much it would take to get him (2nd rounder? 3rd rounder?) and just how likely a trade would be.

Me neither, but I think the Bills braintrust probably has had their fill of him and he's going somewhere. The Ravens have a need and his style seems to fit theirs. So it's just a hunch without any backing from anything I've read. We'll see.

 

[V1LL]

.(Rotoworld) BuffaloBills.com says that the Bills are looking for a "A true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," this off-season.

not many teams have this luxury. Let's see off the top of my head I get.....San diegoSeattleKCCincinattiSt. LouisTampathat's 6 outta 32 teams. Where are they gonna get a guy who can handle the full-time load? they are VERY hard to come-by.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

(Rotoworld) BuffaloBills.com says that the Bills are looking for a "A true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," this off-season.Impact: The implication, of course, is that Willis McGahee isn't one. A few weeks back, the team's website said there was a possibility McGahee would get dealt this off-season. We're starting to think it's likely.

It's always a good idea to downplay the skills of a guy for whom you wish to maximize trade value.

 

[TME]

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(Rotoworld) BuffaloBills.com says that the Bills are looking for a "A true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," this off-season.

not many teams have this luxury. Let's see off the top of my head I get.....San diego

Seattle

KC

Cincinatti

St. Louis

Tampa

that's 6 outta 32 teams.

Where are they gonna get a guy who can handle the full-time load? they are VERY hard to come-by.

And if you interpret "All Purpose" to mean everdown, blocking and catching kind of back, that list gets even smaller.But, you left a healthy Kevin Jones off the list. He's everydown. Also, a healthy Portis and Jordan. Then there's Gore, Taylor and Edge. But yes, short list.

 

[Warhogs]

Actually, as a dynasty McGahee owner, I am excited to see what happens with his contract situation and this trade talk. Getting him out of Buffalo could be the spark he needs for his career. He came in with a big splash, back when the Bills were a much better team. Since then, the overall offense has gone downhill and there's just not enough production in the unit as a whole. He's a good but not great back. He tends to fade in the second half of the year. But getting him to an overall better team could boost his production.

I agree. I think he is an idiot but I think his value goes up on a different team.

 

[zamboni]

A bit more on that blurb per Draftsharks.

** BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown reports the Bills "want a true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," insinuating that Willis McGahee is not that guy. McGahee, 25, has averaged a sturdy 1,122 yards over the last 3 seasons, but he's inconsistent and isn't ideally suited for their passing game. Plus he embarrassed the franchise with some dumb comments in a Penthouse magazine interview. His contract expiresat the end of 2007. McGahee's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will try to get his client a trade if they can't negotiate a huge extension soon. The Bills have lots of options: They might have a shot at California RB Marshawn Lynch with the 12th pick, or look at several interesting free agents like Ahman Green, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown. There's also Clinton Portis, Tatum Bell, Thomas Jones, and Julius Jones, all of whom could be dangled as trade bait.

It may be nothing after all, but interesting nonetheless. Perhaps more interesting is what his \Penthouse comments were - "My name is Willis. I've read this forum before and never thought this would happen to me..."

 

[Banger]

Willis leaving Buff would be the best thing for him.

 

[-OZ-]

Are Mcgahee owners beginning to get nervous? I am curious as to how many people actually think Willis could be out of Buffalo next year...(Rotoworld) BuffaloBills.com says that the Bills are looking for a "A true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," this off-season.Impact: The implication, of course, is that Willis McGahee isn't one. A few weeks back, the team's website said there was a possibility McGahee would get dealt this off-season. We're starting to think it's likely.

nervous? no, I'm looking forward to him heading to a team with a better OL.I'm guessing the Bills will be interested in Lynch with the 1.12? No FA will be that all purpose back.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Wonder if Jauron would just ride the Atrain next season if willis is dealt and no real good RB is available in the draft

 

[Bri]

A bit more on that blurb per Draftsharks.

** BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown reports the Bills "want a true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," insinuating that Willis McGahee is not that guy. McGahee, 25, has averaged a sturdy 1,122 yards over the last 3 seasons, but he's inconsistent and isn't ideally suited for their passing game. Plus he embarrassed the franchise with some dumb comments in a Penthouse magazine interview. His contract expiresat the end of 2007. McGahee's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will try to get his client a trade if they can't negotiate a huge extension soon. The Bills have lots of options: They might have a shot at California RB Marshawn Lynch with the 12th pick, or look at several interesting free agents like Ahman Green, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown. There's also Clinton Portis, Tatum Bell, Thomas Jones, and Julius Jones, all of whom could be dangled as trade bait.

It may be nothing after all, but interesting nonetheless. Perhaps more interesting is what his \Penthouse comments were - "My name is Willis. I've read this forum before and never thought this would happen to me..."

that's not fair, you put any man around a bunch of nekkid models and he's bound to make stupid comments.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Ive been intrigued with the idea of the Bills taking Lynch in the first for a while now... this just makes it more interesting.

One way or the other, McGahee will not be the Bills starting RB on opening day 2008, im 99% sure of that.

 

[Kit Fisto]

I traded McGahee away recently. Aside from his first season as a starter (2004), he has been a major fantasy dissapointment, TD-wise. I didn't draft him where I drafted him for #2/3 RB production.

I'll let someone else wish and hope. I'm moving on.

 

[Shermanator]

One thing I never understood, why isnt he the every down back in Buffalo?

Good speed and elusiveness. Are his hands that bad?

 

[Boston]

I think a McGahee/Buffalo divorce makes sense for both parties. It just doesn't seem like a very good fit. McGahee doesn't seem to happy there. Wiith his deal nearing the end this offseason could be the time for Buffalo to move him as well as getting some solid compensation for him. They are an improving team and they need everyone on the same page if they're going to get better.

As far as the Raven/Willis speculation that does seem like a good fit. Jamal is luggage and the Ravens need an upgrade there because if they don't improve their run game that offense could be in big trouble. With other ex-Canes around like Lewis and Reed that seems like a spot where McGahee could be very comfortable.

As far as more speculation...Denver's another team that could sniff around here. Shanny's tying the franchise to Cutler and he may want to make sure the run game becomes a little more consistent with his young QB. A backfield of Willis and one of the Bell's could be pretty tough. A sleeper here could be the Jets (although the fact they are in the same division obviously makes it even more difficult) as they could use an upgrade at RB and they also have plenty of cap space should they see him as their long term answer.

 

[shredhead]

A bit more on that blurb per Draftsharks.

** BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown reports the Bills "want a true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," insinuating that Willis McGahee is not that guy. McGahee, 25, has averaged a sturdy 1,122 yards over the last 3 seasons, but he's inconsistent and isn't ideally suited for their passing game. Plus he embarrassed the franchise with some dumb comments in a Penthouse magazine interview. His contract expiresat the end of 2007. McGahee's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will try to get his client a trade if they can't negotiate a huge extension soon. The Bills have lots of options: They might have a shot at California RB Marshawn Lynch with the 12th pick, or look at several interesting free agents like Ahman Green, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown. There's also Clinton Portis, Tatum Bell, Thomas Jones, and Julius Jones, all of whom could be dangled as trade bait.

It may be nothing after all, but interesting nonetheless. Perhaps more interesting is what his \Penthouse comments were - "My name is Willis. I've read this forum before and never thought this would happen to me..."

I am one Broncos fan that would be happy with a McGahee/Mike Bell backfield! Too bad it won't happen.

 

[Bri]

what's his contract like though?

 

[jgb95]

Salary History

2007 $905,000

FA in 2008

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

A bit more on that blurb per Draftsharks.

** BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown reports the Bills "want a true all-purpose back that can handle the load full-time," insinuating that Willis McGahee is not that guy. McGahee, 25, has averaged a sturdy 1,122 yards over the last 3 seasons, but he's inconsistent and isn't ideally suited for their passing game. Plus he embarrassed the franchise with some dumb comments in a Penthouse magazine interview. His contract expiresat the end of 2007. McGahee's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will try to get his client a trade if they can't negotiate a huge extension soon. The Bills have lots of options: They might have a shot at California RB Marshawn Lynch with the 12th pick, or look at several interesting free agents like Ahman Green, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown. There's also Clinton Portis, Tatum Bell, Thomas Jones, and Julius Jones, all of whom could be dangled as trade bait.

It may be nothing after all, but interesting nonetheless. Perhaps more interesting is what his \Penthouse comments were - "My name is Willis. I've read this forum before and never thought this would happen to me..."

that's not fair, you put any man around a bunch of nekkid models and he's bound to make stupid comments.

Something tells me he didn't exactly do the interview in the middle of a photo shoot...

Salary History

2007 $905,000

FA in 2008

Seems like a pretty trade-friendly number, by today's standards...Come on Marv! Get it done!

Heck, I'd take Thomas Jones straight up for him. (Although having 2 RBs is exactly why the Bears would want to trade one.)

 

[msommer]

Ive been intrigued with the idea of the Bills taking Lynch in the first for a while now... this just makes it more interesting.

One way or the other, McGahee will not be the Bills starting RB on opening day 2008, im 99% sure of that.

It certainly makes for some irony in a wicked Travis Henry sort of way...

 

[Thorpe]

One thing I never understood, why isnt he the every down back in Buffalo?

Good speed and elusiveness. Are his hands that bad?

I remember a game where he ran for 12 yards, then he sat by himself for a quarter, eating a sandwich. Any time he made any kind of run, he'd take himself out of the game for a rest. I think his work ethic is way below par for an NFL RB. His blocking isn't that good, and I doubt he gets along too well with Losman. If you look at his stats, he killed the Jets in 2 games and did nothing the rest of the year. All this, and he still thinks he is the best RB in the league (he said so 2 years ago before the SD game where the Bills got killed).

 

[Bri]

Salary History 2007 $905,000FA in 2008

Seems like a pretty trade-friendly number, by today's standards...Come on Marv! Get it done!Heck, I'd take Thomas Jones straight up for him. (Although having 2 RBs is exactly why the Bears would want to trade one.)

what about bonus?ETA-FA in 08? oh...probably not too bad then

 

[Gandalf]

If McGahee is traded, what are the chances that it is to a team with another decent starting RB option? He seems relatively cheap and more teams are using two-back rotations. I'd like to assess his downside risk. I'm not convinced his value necessarily goes up on another team, unless it is Baltimore or maybe Denver (who knows with Shanny?).

 

[Domination]

Willis going to Baltimore or Denver are great dream scenarios. But more realisticly, I think they will try to trade him to the NFC. A few teams come to mind.

Packers- AG seems to be on his last leg, and he would give them a RB for the future.

Falcons- Dunn is done, and Norwood doesn't seem to fit Petrino's offense.

NYG- I don't think that Jacobs is an every down back, and the opportunity to get Willis might be worth it.

Just some ideas that I had floating around.

 

[TME]

If McGahee is traded, what are the chances that it is to a team with another decent starting RB option? He seems relatively cheap and more teams are using two-back rotations. I'd like to assess his downside risk. I'm not convinced his value necessarily goes up on another team, unless it is Baltimore or maybe Denver (who knows with Shanny?).

He's in the last year of his contract. Any trade most likely comes with a big contract extension payday. So, he's about to be not very cheap at all.

 

[Gandalf]

If McGahee is traded, what are the chances that it is to a team with another decent starting RB option? He seems relatively cheap and more teams are using two-back rotations. I'd like to assess his downside risk. I'm not convinced his value necessarily goes up on another team, unless it is Baltimore or maybe Denver (who knows with Shanny?).

He's in the last year of his contract. Any trade most likely comes with a big contract extension payday. So, he's about to be not very cheap at all.

That's a good point. So that probably means the Bills will have to take less for him and there may be fewer teams willing to step up. Are there any teams that are likely excluded because of price?

 

[-OZ-]

Willis going to Baltimore or Denver are great dream scenarios. But more realisticly, I think they will try to trade him to the NFC. A few teams come to mind.Packers- AG seems to be on his last leg, and he would give them a RB for the future.Falcons- Dunn is done, and Norwood doesn't seem to fit Petrino's offense. NYG- I don't think that Jacobs is an every down back, and the opportunity to get Willis might be worth it.Just some ideas that I had floating around.

Just asking, as I don't know - how is McGahee that much a better fit than Norwood? IMO he's a better back, but not neccessarily a better fit. Packers would be interesting, but I doubt McGahee would want to sign an extension there.Giants - I would think McGahee would be more expensive and isn't the ideal pairing with Jacobs. I realize of course that Westbrook is a stud, but a McGahee/BW pairing would be brutal. I doubt Philly trades picks for Willis, but how long is William Thomas or Jon Runyan signed for? With Winston Justice on the bench, would one be expendable? Peters has been a good LT, but one of those two would be a welcome improvement I would think.Which brings up another question, is it assumed the Bills would want picks, or might a player suffice? Not a Champ Bailey caliber player, but an upgrade somewhere for Buffalo seems reasonable.

 

[Festivus]

No news, just speculation (and maybe wishful thinking).

Carr for Mcgahee.

Losman is one of very few starters that Carr might be an upgrade over.

 

[Gargoylez]

Willis leaving Buff would be the best thing for him. them.

Fixed.McGahee has worn out his welcome. He is a good back but isn't even in the top 15 of backs in the league. My guess is someone over pays for him, he has one great year then sits back and plays marginal, just like he did with Buffalo.

It is a risky pickup. McGahee is not as advertised. I know... I watched him every week, plus owned the bum. Anthony Thomas was doing better then McGahee in comparison.

 

[Banger]

No news, just speculation (and maybe wishful thinking).Carr for Mcgahee.Losman is one of very few starters that Carr might be an upgrade over.

I think the Texans would do that in a heartbeat but I really don't think Carr is better than Losman. He's got more experience but that's about it. Losman got better over the course of the year while Carr got worse, again.

 

[Yitbos69]

Willis leaving Buff would be the best thing for him. them.

Fixed.McGahee has worn out his welcome. He is a good back but isn't even in the top 15 of backs in the league. My guess is someone over pays for him, he has one great year then sits back and plays marginal, just like he did with Buffalo.

It is a risky pickup. McGahee is not as advertised. I know... I watched him every week, plus owned the bum. Anthony Thomas was doing better then McGahee in comparison.

Are you a bitter Bills fan/McGahee owner? I understand people in Buffalo being bitter toward him.....and it will be best for both team and player to part ways. As a FF player I still like Willis and he may be cheap right now. I own him in one league and I am trying to trade for him in another.