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I don't know Aaron. Step aside from your homerism and look at McGahee. He hasn't impressed me much, has no burst and questionable speed.He looked like he had good upside last season, but this year has been underwhelming in a big way. The jury is still out IMO on whether or not he was worth the risk of the 1st round pick or not.
I disagree.I would like to offer the fact that, for a RB to be successful he needs to be USED, and used correctly. Malarky doesnt have a clue, neither does Clements.
Perhaps, but from a production standpoint nothing Gravity said was inaccurate. It's hard to watch McGahee this season and honestly view him as an upgrade over what Henry had accomplished as the Bills' starting RB.
I'm certainly not suggesting McGahee is washed up. But I do think it's a legitimate point to say he hasn't been any better lately and for much of the season than what Henry was during his time as the Bills' starting RB.
It looked like a great pick last season. It's not looking quite so great this season. I would agree I'd rather have McGahee going forward than Henry. No question there. However, if McGahee doesn't snap out of his funk and show a little more passion and turn up the work ethic then all his talent (and I agree he has a world of talent) won't mean squat.
Last year convinced me, tentatively, that Willis was the real thing. Now, I still see a lot of skill there, but I am not as high after watching this year. That is just my opinion - admittedly less informed on this than you. But Im not that high on Willis until he reshows me what we saw last year.Portis was not the next great thing, but already a great thing, and he is not exactly as great as once advertised. My judgement is still reserved.
The reason that McGahee was such a great pick is that the Bills got great value for him on THEIR board. They were all set to take Chris Kelsey there. Several sites, including maybe Kiper, had projected him there. But instead they take McGahee at 23 and then still get Kelsey at 48. Now, you can say that Kelsey stinks and they could have gotten someone better at 23, but it's unlikely that McGahee would be there at 48. So the Bills got both players instead of just Kelsey. That's a good draft pick and a good decision. As it turns out, McGahee has been very good (although he's having a bad month) and Kelsey is less of a reach at 48 than he would have been at 23.
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Agreed. As for Jordan, one reason he's having a big year is that he brings more overall skills to the field than McGahee does. Granted the Bills don't use McGahee much in the passing game but he also doesn't strike me as having good receiving skills. I was very impressed last year with McGahee's power but I'm dissappointed in his speed - doesn't seem to have a real burst. After another year past the knee injury I expected McGahee to look more like Caddy looks - power & speed. In defense of McGahee, he has much better numbers with Holcomb at QB, which just goes to show what a more balanced attack will do for his productivity.
We all have our opinions, don't we!!
What the heck does Shaun Alexander have to do to make the top 10 RB list?
No kidding. I wouldn't hesitate to take him over McGahee from an NFL perspective (and obviously from a fantasy perspective). As for the others:Tomlinson - YesWhat the heck does Shaun Alexander have to do to make the top 10 RB list?
ding ding ding, you sir are correct
