Player Spotlight: Willis McGahee (1 Viewer)

[The Duff Man]

Right after the Ravens traded for him Billick was quoted about how excited he was to use him in the passing game and that he gives them an element that they hadn't had before, etc. The Ravens really don't have a good 3rd down back so I could definitely see the Ravens keeping their best weapon on the field on 3rd downs thus more receptions.

I am not sure using "coach speak" about a newly acquired running back is a good way to validate predictions.

 

[Banger]

Right after the Ravens traded for him Billick was quoted about how excited he was to use him in the passing game and that he gives them an element that they hadn't had before, etc. The Ravens really don't have a good 3rd down back so I could definitely see the Ravens keeping their best weapon on the field on 3rd downs thus more receptions.

I am not sure using "coach speak" about a newly acquired running back is a good way to validate predictions.

It's certainly not the only aspect that my prediction is based on but it's part of the overall picture. For his career McGahee has averaged 24-175 and my prediction was for 35-300 on the receiving end. It's certainly not make or break either way, we're talking 12 fantasy points over the course of a season over his average. I'd rank that last on my list of why I like him behind, a lot of carries with virtually no one behind him to take carries, good defense/special teams resulting in good field position/time of possession, running philosophy and often playing with the lead and running behind what should be an improved line.

 

[Banger]

I've read McGahee's name in a number of threads over the past few weeks in player to avoid/overvalued/ranking threads and a number of people are down on him and I'm having a hard time understanding why. Right now his ADP is RB13 and last year Jamal finished RB16 while averaging 3.6 ypc with 9 td's.

I think most people feel that McGahee is an upgrade over Lewis at this point, the Ravens spent 2 1st draft picks to improve their line (Ogden is back), there's talk of getting McGahee involved in the passing game (which Lewis never was) and he's a lock to get at least 300+ carries if healthy (there's no threat to take carries on the roster). Take the lowball #'s of 300-1170 (3.9 his career avg on Bills) - 8 tds - 200 rpt yards = 185 points which was good for 14th last year (and 7 points away from 10th). If he gets more carries (which is likely), and/or more receiving yards (possible), and/or more TD's (likely) and/or improves on the 3.9 ypc (likely IMO with a better line) he will finish higher.

In my opinion he's being drafted at his downside and there are several reasons that he may outperform it making him a very safe value play. I know he's not a popular player for his past work ethic/learning plays/trashing Buffalo/etc but I think people are letting that cloud the very good situation he's in. Thoughts?

 

[Driver]

I've read McGahee's name in a number of threads over the past few weeks in player to avoid/overvalued/ranking threads and a number of people are down on him and I'm having a hard time understanding why. Right now his ADP is RB13 and last year Jamal finished RB16 while averaging 3.6 ypc with 9 td's. I think most people feel that McGahee is an upgrade over Lewis at this point, the Ravens spent 2 1st draft picks to improve their line (Ogden is back), there's talk of getting McGahee involved in the passing game (which Lewis never was) and he's a lock to get at least 300+ carries if healthy (there's no threat to take carries on the roster). Take the lowball #'s of 300-1170 (3.9 his career avg on Bills) - 8 tds - 200 rpt yards = 185 points which was good for 14th last year (and 7 points away from 10th). If he gets more carries (which is likely), and/or more receiving yards (possible), and/or more TD's (likely) and/or improves on the 3.9 ypc (likely IMO with a better line) he will finish higher. In my opinion he's being drafted at his downside and there are several reasons that he may outperform it making him a very safe value play. I know he's not a popular player for his past work ethic/learning plays/trashing Buffalo/etc but I think people are letting that cloud the very good situation he's in. Thoughts?

I agree -- I like his prospects with BAL this year and think he'll outperform his ADP and finish higher than RB13. Every draft's different but it's not unusual for him to fall to the middle of the 2nd round. IMO he's more valuable in non-ppr leagues but I think he's a solid choice in any league if you can get him middle of the 2nd round.

 

[Alluro]

" McGahee, 25, also says the knee finally started to feel fully healthy late last season, and scouts noticed. "If you'll watch some of those games, you'll see the cutting off both legs, the improved vision," says an AFC pro personnel director. "You saw a guy who was cutting, who showed burst, who showed vision. Before, he could see the cuts, but he couldn't make the cuts. Even though his runs after initial contact were pretty good, I think now you'll see what everybody thought the Bills were going to get."

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=241598

Did anyone else think the Willis McGahee at Miami (pre-injury) was one of the best rb prospects they had ever seen? Recently, i can only say i've been more impressed with Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush. If Baltimore gets that guy, instead of the one the Bills had seen for the past three years, they got themselves a steal.

Willis:

325 carries, 1365 yds, 14 TDs,

35 catches, 165 yds, 1 TD

WILLIS IS BACK !!

 

[jurb26]

Did anyone else think the Willis McGahee at Miami (pre-injury) was one of the best rb prospects they had ever seen? Recently, i can only say i've been more impressed with Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush. If Baltimore gets that guy, instead of the one the Bills had seen for the past three years, they got themselves a steal.

BushMcGaheePetersonWillis was a man-child at Mia.

 

[Baron Samedi]

Did anyone else think the Willis McGahee at Miami (pre-injury) was one of the best rb prospects they had ever seen? Recently, i can only say i've been more impressed with Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush. If Baltimore gets that guy, instead of the one the Bills had seen for the past three years, they got themselves a steal.

BushMcGaheePetersonWillis was a man-child at Mia.

Agreed...big Cane fan here. McGahee was a beast at Miami, a record setter pre injury, but to this day i've never seen a more explosive Miami back than the freshman Frank Gore...omgoodness what a show he put on. People don't realize just how quick and fast Gore was before blowing both knees. Its scary to think Gore could be so much better than he already is.

 

[Alluro]

Here's a video of all the recent great U backs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP30EoO53bw

look at Edge with the burst ! wow...both mcgahee and gore look like BEASTS. I'll be rooting for willis to regain some of the magic this year in Baltimore. The size, the speed, dude had it all.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

The size, the speed, dude had it all.

Agreed

 

[jurb26]

Did anyone else think the Willis McGahee at Miami (pre-injury) was one of the best rb prospects they had ever seen? Recently, i can only say i've been more impressed with Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush. If Baltimore gets that guy, instead of the one the Bills had seen for the past three years, they got themselves a steal.

BushMcGaheePetersonWillis was a man-child at Mia.

Agreed...big Cane fan here. McGahee was a beast at Miami, a record setter pre injury, but to this day i've never seen a more explosive Miami back than the freshman Frank Gore...omgoodness what a show he put on. People don't realize just how quick and fast Gore was before blowing both knees. Its scary to think Gore could be so much better than he already is.

Some of us saw how good Gore was.

 

[Tick]

BushMcGaheePetersonWillis was a man-child at Mia.

I'd goetersonMcGaheeBushAll of them close. McGahee and Bush had prettier runs for sure, but Peterson was a monster.Edited because of the overuse of Beast in this thread.

 

[Kit Fisto]

I'm not the only one who thinks he's overrated. He's 100% unspectacular. Guys predicting 15 TDs are a bunch of crackheads.

Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens

After being acquired by the Ravens, McGahee's perceived fantasy stock skyrocketed. While he can be expected to put up respectable numbers, he cannot be projected to be anywhere near the league lead in any category and owners need to be very careful around a prospect like him. For one, he has the habitually injured tag on him, a fantasy owner's skull-and-cross-bones label. The injuries have been a theme of his career up to this point. He didn't make his debut until his second season because he was still recuperating from a knee injury and then last season, he was also forced to miss time because of injuries. The other concern with his status is that he will be playing for a Baltimore Ravens team that has a historically poor passing game. While quarterback Steve McNair is no slouch, he is an elder statesman and cannot be expected to lead a prolific passing attack. Consequently, teams could be concentrating more on stopping the run and forcing the Ravens to beat them with the pass. The Baltimore offensive line is a shell of what it was when running back Jamal Lewis eclipsed the coveted 2,000-yard mark, and expecting the slightly-above-average McGahee to shine without blocking is wishful thinking, at best. His longest career rushing attempt is 57 yards out of 868 career rushes, so he isn't much of an option to break one. McGahee is taken as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2, but he's more serviceable as a low-end No. 2.

 

[Banger]

I'm not the only one who thinks he's overrated. He's 100% unspectacular. Guys predicting 15 TDs are a bunch of crackheads.

Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens

After being acquired by the Ravens, McGahee's perceived fantasy stock skyrocketed. While he can be expected to put up respectable numbers, he cannot be projected to be anywhere near the league lead in any category and owners need to be very careful around a prospect like him. For one, he has the habitually injured tag on him, a fantasy owner's skull-and-cross-bones label. The injuries have been a theme of his career up to this point. He didn't make his debut until his second season because he was still recuperating from a knee injury and then last season, he was also forced to miss time because of injuries. The other concern with his status is that he will be playing for a Baltimore Ravens team that has a historically poor passing game. While quarterback Steve McNair is no slouch, he is an elder statesman and cannot be expected to lead a prolific passing attack. Consequently, teams could be concentrating more on stopping the run and forcing the Ravens to beat them with the pass. The Baltimore offensive line is a shell of what it was when running back Jamal Lewis eclipsed the coveted 2,000-yard mark, and expecting the slightly-above-average McGahee to shine without blocking is wishful thinking, at best. His longest career rushing attempt is 57 yards out of 868 career rushes, so he isn't much of an option to break one. McGahee is taken as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2, but he's more serviceable as a low-end No. 2.

that settles it then. What source that this was quoted from? It offers little to no info than what is already well known. I agree though that 15 tds' is a pipe dream though.

 

[Alluro]

I'm not the only one who thinks he's overrated. He's 100% unspectacular. Guys predicting 15 TDs are a bunch of crackheads.

Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens

After being acquired by the Ravens, McGahee's perceived fantasy stock skyrocketed. While he can be expected to put up respectable numbers, he cannot be projected to be anywhere near the league lead in any category and owners need to be very careful around a prospect like him. For one, he has the habitually injured tag on him, a fantasy owner's skull-and-cross-bones label. The injuries have been a theme of his career up to this point. He didn't make his debut until his second season because he was still recuperating from a knee injury and then last season, he was also forced to miss time because of injuries. The other concern with his status is that he will be playing for a Baltimore Ravens team that has a historically poor passing game. While quarterback Steve McNair is no slouch, he is an elder statesman and cannot be expected to lead a prolific passing attack. Consequently, teams could be concentrating more on stopping the run and forcing the Ravens to beat them with the pass. The Baltimore offensive line is a shell of what it was when running back Jamal Lewis eclipsed the coveted 2,000-yard mark, and expecting the slightly-above-average McGahee to shine without blocking is wishful thinking, at best. His longest career rushing attempt is 57 yards out of 868 career rushes, so he isn't much of an option to break one. McGahee is taken as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2, but he's more serviceable as a low-end No. 2.

He did score 13 TDs as a rookie, and didn't start every game. I don't think 15 is the pipe whoever wrote this piece is trying to make it. Also, while it is true his longest run is 57 yds. He did break a few in preseason for much longer.

in addition, the longest career run for the following players isn't that astounding either:

Steven Jackson: 59 yds

Larry Johnson: 49 yds

Ronnie Brown: 65 yds

Rudi Johnson: 54 yds

Plus, as I posted in a previous article, he says the knee is finally healthy, and apparently some scouts agree with him. Obviously there are safer players on the board, but mcgahee offers considerable "upside" in his own right.

 

[Tick]

Also, while it is true his longest run is 57 yds. He did break a few in preseason for much longer.in addition, the longest career run for the following players isn't that astounding either:Steven Jackson: 59 ydsLarry Johnson: 49 ydsRonnie Brown: 65 ydsRudi Johnson: 54 yds

I like what you did there.

 

[TDavi118]

Also, while it is true his longest run is 57 yds. He did break a few in preseason for much longer.in addition, the longest career run for the following players isn't that astounding either:Steven Jackson: 59 ydsLarry Johnson: 49 ydsRonnie Brown: 65 ydsRudi Johnson: 54 yds

I like what you did there.

I do too. Willis McGahee: 341-1586-16

 

[G-Money]

**Bump**

I'm really not knowing what to expect from McGahee, and see many of the views in this thread are from over a month ago. His preseason was ugly IMO, and was hoping to see a bit more out of him (and the Ravens). With the season a week away, just want to gauge what McGahee owners/non owners are thinking/feeling about him??

 

[tommyk7]

I'm really not knowing what to expect from McGahee, and see many of the views in this thread are from over a month ago. His preseason was ugly IMO, and was hoping to see a bit more out of him (and the Ravens). With the season a week away, just want to gauge what McGahee owners/non owners are thinking/feeling about him??

I drafted McGahee with my 2nd pick after Maroney in the 1st round. I had been targeting him pre-draft for a few reasons.Baltimore's schedule - 1st 7 games are vs. CIN, NYJ, ARI, CLE, SF. STL, BUF.All of those teams are weak against the run, and in most cases among the worst in the league. McGahee has always torn up the Jets because his good buddy and fellow Miami Hurricane Jonathan Vilma plays for them (bragging rights), and he also will be returning to Buffalo, where he will be forced to back up months of trash talking his former team. I am expecting almost all of McGahee's production to come in the first 7 games of the season. The Ravens have a bye in week 8 and then the schedule becomes substantially harder, with PIT, SD, NE and MIA on the schedule. But in the first 7 games, if I get the production I am expecting, I should be at least 5-2 and be well on my way to the playoffs riding the stats of McGahee. Then I can trade him or continue to play him, just with lesser expectations.The Ravens are a ball-control offense. Even in low-scoring games dominated by defense, I expect McGahee to be the deciding factor in close games in the 4th quarter, with 3-yard carries becoming 7-yard carries against a tired defense. With the Bills, their offense was almost always battling through the air to come back from a deficit and keep the chains moving. Not so with Baltimore. McGahee will be expected to carry the load late in games and punish a defense into submission.Jamal Lewis averaged only 3.6 ypc with the Ravens last year, yet he still amassed 1,200 yards and 9 TDs because of his number of touches. We know that Lewis is not a threat receiving out of the backfield - and neither is McGahee. But we should at least assume that McGahee will get more screen passes thrown his way than Lewis ever did. Also, McGahee, a younger, faster and more explosive back than Lewis at this point in his career, should very easily average close to or more than his career 3.8 ypc with the Bills, which would translate to well over 1,300 yards and double-digit TDs with Baltimore's commitment to the run. If McGahee's health is spectacular, he could be among the league leaders in rushing attempts and yards.With J.P. Losman developing his game while McGahee was playing in Buffalo, opposing teams did not fear the Bills' passing game very much. The Bills did do well in the 2nd half of last season, with WR Lee Evans posting career numbers and Losman playing at a high level. McGahee had been dinged up all season and never really got going. Still, Buffalo's offense is still limited to the big-play capability of Evans and the ability of Losman to deliver the ball to him. There is no other WR or TE that is much of a threat on the Bills.Baltimore has a veteran #2 WR in Derrick Mason, with whom QB Steve McNair has excellent rapport back to their days together at Tennessee. WR Mark Clayton had a breakout year for Baltimore last year, and they also have an elite TE in Todd Heap. Willis McGahee likes to say that getting 900 yards rushing facing "9 in the box" was a "Godsend" at Buffalo. At Baltimore, with the weapons surrounding him, including a Super Bowl and MVP QB, ensures that McGahee can not be the only offensive weapon taken away by a defense. McGahee should should get plenty of red-zone chances and ultimately, touchdowns.

 

[joffer]

what's the latest on Ogden?

 

[Traders2001]

I'm really not knowing what to expect from McGahee, and see many of the views in this thread are from over a month ago. His preseason was ugly IMO, and was hoping to see a bit more out of him (and the Ravens). With the season a week away, just want to gauge what McGahee owners/non owners are thinking/feeling about him??

I drafted McGahee with my 2nd pick after Maroney in the 1st round. I had been targeting him pre-draft for a few reasons.Baltimore's schedule - 1st 7 games are vs. CIN, NYJ, ARI, CLE, SF. STL, BUF.All of those teams are weak against the run, and in most cases among the worst in the league. McGahee has always torn up the Jets because his good buddy and fellow Miami Hurricane Jonathan Vilma plays for them (bragging rights), and he also will be returning to Buffalo, where he will be forced to back up months of trash talking his former team. I am expecting almost all of McGahee's production to come in the first 7 games of the season. The Ravens have a bye in week 8 and then the schedule becomes substantially harder, with PIT, SD, NE and MIA on the schedule. But in the first 7 games, if I get the production I am expecting, I should be at least 5-2 and be well on my way to the playoffs riding the stats of McGahee. Then I can trade him or continue to play him, just with lesser expectations.The Ravens are a ball-control offense. Even in low-scoring games dominated by defense, I expect McGahee to be the deciding factor in close games in the 4th quarter, with 3-yard carries becoming 7-yard carries against a tired defense. With the Bills, their offense was almost always battling through the air to come back from a deficit and keep the chains moving. Not so with Baltimore. McGahee will be expected to carry the load late in games and punish a defense into submission.Jamal Lewis averaged only 3.6 ypc with the Ravens last year, yet he still amassed 1,200 yards and 9 TDs because of his number of touches. We know that Lewis is not a threat receiving out of the backfield - and neither is McGahee. But we should at least assume that McGahee will get more screen passes thrown his way than Lewis ever did. Also, McGahee, a younger, faster and more explosive back than Lewis at this point in his career, should very easily average close to or more than his career 3.8 ypc with the Bills, which would translate to well over 1,300 yards and double-digit TDs with Baltimore's commitment to the run. If McGahee's health is spectacular, he could be among the league leaders in rushing attempts and yards.With J.P. Losman developing his game while McGahee was playing in Buffalo, opposing teams did not fear the Bills' passing game very much. The Bills did do well in the 2nd half of last season, with WR Lee Evans posting career numbers and Losman playing at a high level. McGahee had been dinged up all season and never really got going. Still, Buffalo's offense is still limited to the big-play capability of Evans and the ability of Losman to deliver the ball to him. There is no other WR or TE that is much of a threat on the Bills.Baltimore has a veteran #2 WR in Derrick Mason, with whom QB Steve McNair has excellent rapport back to their days together at Tennessee. WR Mark Clayton had a breakout year for Baltimore last year, and they also have an elite TE in Todd Heap. Willis McGahee likes to say that getting 900 yards rushing facing "9 in the box" was a "Godsend" at Buffalo. At Baltimore, with the weapons surrounding him, including a Super Bowl and MVP QB, ensures that McGahee can not be the only offensive weapon taken away by a defense. McGahee should should get plenty of red-zone chances and ultimately, touchdowns.

I am not sold on Clayton he is always injured one more injury and he might become WR #3.

 

[H.K.]

McGahee has been putrid in pre-season, he is averaging a dismal 2.6 YPC. More importantly, the OL looks worse. For those playing PPR, the Ravens will not all of a sudden change their style of offense to incorporate the RB in the passing game.

This guy would have been better off in Buffalo. Anderson and Smith will be part of a three man rotation in Baltimore this season, so the workload most are projecting will be much less.

221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's

10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's

5 lost fumbles

 

[G-Money]

McGahee has been putrid in pre-season, he is averaging a dismal 2.6 YPC. More importantly, the OL looks worse. For those playing PPR, the Ravens will not all of a sudden change their style of offense to incorporate the RB in the passing game.

This guy would have been better off in Buffalo. Anderson and Smith will be part of a three man rotation in Baltimore this season, so the workload most are projecting will be much less.

221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's

10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's

5 lost fumbles

Wow...............I agree there is some concern following what we saw in preseason, but I think these projections are WAY too conservative. I don't see any way he produces less than Jamal Lewis did, and still feel his TD total will be his biggest attribute. I own him in only one league (no PPR), and am a bit concerned...........but not nearly that much.

 

[Keith Lewis]

This guy would have been better off in Buffalo.

How so, Buffalo has the worst offensive line in the entire NFL, their line sucks. What did Lynch average, less than 1 ypc? I once again watched all of Buffalos games this preseason, their line was like a brick wall, all defenders in the backfield.

 

[captbly]

McGahee has been putrid in pre-season, he is averaging a dismal 2.6 YPC. More importantly, the OL looks worse. For those playing PPR, the Ravens will not all of a sudden change their style of offense to incorporate the RB in the passing game. This guy would have been better off in Buffalo. Anderson and Smith will be part of a three man rotation in Baltimore this season, so the workload most are projecting will be much less.221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's5 lost fumbles

Its preseason...nothing to freak about. Even McGahee said he approaches the real season differently. I wouldnt worry unless this same production continues after the first couple weeks. I am not even thinking twice about starting him.

 

[tommyk7]

221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's5 lost fumbles

This poster appears to be a Bills fan, possibly disgruntled with McGahee's performance and actions in Buffalo - deservedly so last season and in the aftermath of his departure.But there will be no RBBC in Baltimore. Mike Anderson is a 34-year-old veteran who will be called upon as a backup for limited action and to keep the 25-year-old McGahee under 30 carries per game. Musa Smith is a short-yardage specialist and nothing more. Ozzie Newsome, one of the top GMs in the NFL, did not give McGahee a $15M guaranteed contract worth up to $40+ million and trade two 3rd round picks and a 7th to make McGahee a part-time player. He will be the unquestioned featured back in the Ravens' offense and expected to carry the team, literally, on his back.

 

[rufan]

McGahee has been putrid in pre-season, he is averaging a dismal 2.6 YPC. More importantly, the OL looks worse. For those playing PPR, the Ravens will not all of a sudden change their style of offense to incorporate the RB in the passing game. This guy would have been better off in Buffalo. Anderson and Smith will be part of a three man rotation in Baltimore this season, so the workload most are projecting will be much less.221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's5 lost fumbles

Wow...H.K. Remind me to ignore your posts from this point on. 221 carries? 821 yards? 3 TDs? Barring injury, his numbers will be nowhere near that low. Not even close.

 

[goonsquad]

McGahee has been putrid in pre-season, he is averaging a dismal 2.6 YPC. More importantly, the OL looks worse. For those playing PPR, the Ravens will not all of a sudden change their style of offense to incorporate the RB in the passing game. This guy would have been better off in Buffalo. Anderson and Smith will be part of a three man rotation in Baltimore this season, so the workload most are projecting will be much less.221 carries for 821 yards 3 TD's10 Recepts for 64 yards O TD's5 lost fumbles

Wow...H.K. Remind me to ignore your posts from this point on. 221 carries? 821 yards? 3 TDs? Barring injury, his numbers will be nowhere near that low. Not even close.

I'm sure H.K. will be heartbroken.

 

[roadkill1292]

what's the latest on Ogden?

This is a question that shouldn't be overlooked. According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times this morning, Ogden will test out his hyperextended toe Thursday. Right now it sounds like he's 50-50 and, without him, the Ravens will have 3 new faces on the offensive line against the Bengals. While I like the depth they are building in anticipation of JO's retirement, I'm not sure that this bodes well for the Week 1 offense.

 

[Banger]

I've been on the Willis bandwagon since the trade and even though it's preseason I have to say I would have hoped for a more inspirining showing.

 

[Keith Lewis]

what's the latest on Ogden?

This is a question that shouldn't be overlooked. According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times this morning, Ogden will test out his hyperextended toe Thursday. Right now it sounds like he's 50-50 and, without him, the Ravens will have 3 new faces on the offensive line against the Bengals. While I like the depth they are building in anticipation of JO's retirement, I'm not sure that this bodes well for the Week 1 offense.

Source: Edward Lee, Baltimore SunEvery starter practiced for the Baltimore Ravens today as they prepare for their opener. DBs Samari Rolle and Ed Reed, WR Mark Clayton, and LT Jonathan Ogden all practiced at full speed after nursing injuries, giving the Ravens a boost as they start their season.

 

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what's the latest on Ogden?

This is a question that shouldn't be overlooked. According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times this morning, Ogden will test out his hyperextended toe Thursday. Right now it sounds like he's 50-50 and, without him, the Ravens will have 3 new faces on the offensive line against the Bengals. While I like the depth they are building in anticipation of JO's retirement, I'm not sure that this bodes well for the Week 1 offense.

Source: Edward Lee, Baltimore SunEvery starter practiced for the Baltimore Ravens today as they prepare for their opener. DBs Samari Rolle and Ed Reed, WR Mark Clayton, and LT Jonathan Ogden all practiced at full speed after nursing injuries, giving the Ravens a boost as they start their season.

SWEEEEEET

 

[Tremendous Upside]

what's the latest on Ogden?

This is a question that shouldn't be overlooked. According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times this morning, Ogden will test out his hyperextended toe Thursday. Right now it sounds like he's 50-50 and, without him, the Ravens will have 3 new faces on the offensive line against the Bengals. While I like the depth they are building in anticipation of JO's retirement, I'm not sure that this bodes well for the Week 1 offense.

Source: Edward Lee, Baltimore SunEvery starter practiced for the Baltimore Ravens today as they prepare for their opener. DBs Samari Rolle and Ed Reed, WR Mark Clayton, and LT Jonathan Ogden all practiced at full speed after nursing injuries, giving the Ravens a boost as they start their season.

SWEEEEEET

That's good news for Willis...

I like Willis this year...

Jamal Lewis finished as RB16 last year, and I think McGahee is better than Lewis...

With any kind of OL production (Buffalo's OL was godawful last season), I think McGahee will improve on Lewis' '06 numbers...

 

[tommyk7]

With any kind of OL production (Buffalo's OL was godawful last season), I think McGahee will improve on Lewis' '06 numbers...

I would hope so, as Fantasy Footballers are spending 2nd round picks on him.McGahee did not even rush for 1000 yards last year.