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Willis McGahee holdout? (1 Viewer)
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Blackjacks
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I believe Drew is his agent (per Nfl network) so anything is possible.
From Rochester D&C
Bills not worried about no-show McGahee
Leo Roth
Staff writer
(May 26, 2006) — ORCHARD PARK — Buffalo Bills star running back Willis McGahee attended the start of the team's off-season workout program in February. He hasn't been seen at One Bills Drive since.
But his teammates and coaches can see him this week on the NFL Network, where he is co-hosting in studio with Rich Eisen from Los Angeles.
After skipping two early voluntary mini-camps conducted by new coach **** Jauron, McGahee also skipped this week's first of three consecutive blocks of voluntary organized team activity — OTAs — that wrapped up Thursday with an outdoor practice in the stadium.
McGahee wasn't the only no-show this week — 11 veterans were missing Thursday, including Troy Vincent, London Fletcher, Chris Villarrial, Aaron Schobel and Nate Clements.
But McGahee kept his streak alive of being the only veteran who has yet to make at least one spring practice where players are learning the team's new offense. Jauron expressed disappointment but not worry or anger that a player as important to the team's success as McGahee has chosen to stay away.
There is a mandatory camp June 12-14.
Playing under the terms of an incentive-laden contract he signed coming out of college with a major knee injury, McGahee's status during that camp will provide a better indication about whether he's planning a training camp holdout.
"You know what? If he's here, we'll coach him and if he's not we won't," Jauron said. "It's voluntary time. I'm not too worried about it to be honest. We wish he was here. We've called him, we've talked to him, but he's not here. He's chosen not to be here."
Jauron said McGahee indicated to him that he's working out in Miami, staying in shape and studying the new playbook but a specific reason for not attending this week's OTA wasn't provided.
"I know he's working out but quite honestly, I don't know the particulars," Jauron said. "There aren't real great reasons any player can probably give me other than family why they aren't here, because this isn't a hardship. We're teammates and we're all working toward the same thing and we just want a chance to win."
The Bills were given no notice that McGahee would be appearing on the NFL Network for three days this week until late Tuesday.
"Once they choose not to be here ... I have nothing to say about what they choose to do," Jauron said. "That's part of the collective bargaining agreement. These are voluntary (sessions)."
Eight other running backs or fullbacks were in attendance this week, including free agent veteran Anthony Thomas, who is challenging to back up McGahee.
Veteran Joe Burns said the new offense under coordinator Steve Fairchild is loaded with new terminology and McGahee is missing valuable time.
"Because it's a new offense, I'd say so," Burns said. "If it were the same offense as last year, I'd say he'd be fine, but anytime you can get together as a team it's a benefit.
"You've got to get things down to even have a chance to be successful. That's why we're using this time to learn the offense, get it down to a 'T.' But Willis is a very productive player. Once we get him and other guys in here, it will make our team that much better."
McGahee, Buffalo's first-round pick in 2003, has produced consecutive 1,100-yard seasons but is coming off a disappointing 2005 campaign in which he gained 100 yards only once in his final eight games. His average-yards-per carry dipped below 4.0 and he scored eight fewer touchdowns than the 13 he scored in 2004.
Bills not worried about no-show McGahee
Leo Roth
Staff writer
(May 26, 2006) — ORCHARD PARK — Buffalo Bills star running back Willis McGahee attended the start of the team's off-season workout program in February. He hasn't been seen at One Bills Drive since.
But his teammates and coaches can see him this week on the NFL Network, where he is co-hosting in studio with Rich Eisen from Los Angeles.
After skipping two early voluntary mini-camps conducted by new coach **** Jauron, McGahee also skipped this week's first of three consecutive blocks of voluntary organized team activity — OTAs — that wrapped up Thursday with an outdoor practice in the stadium.
McGahee wasn't the only no-show this week — 11 veterans were missing Thursday, including Troy Vincent, London Fletcher, Chris Villarrial, Aaron Schobel and Nate Clements.
But McGahee kept his streak alive of being the only veteran who has yet to make at least one spring practice where players are learning the team's new offense. Jauron expressed disappointment but not worry or anger that a player as important to the team's success as McGahee has chosen to stay away.
There is a mandatory camp June 12-14.
Playing under the terms of an incentive-laden contract he signed coming out of college with a major knee injury, McGahee's status during that camp will provide a better indication about whether he's planning a training camp holdout.
"You know what? If he's here, we'll coach him and if he's not we won't," Jauron said. "It's voluntary time. I'm not too worried about it to be honest. We wish he was here. We've called him, we've talked to him, but he's not here. He's chosen not to be here."
Jauron said McGahee indicated to him that he's working out in Miami, staying in shape and studying the new playbook but a specific reason for not attending this week's OTA wasn't provided.
"I know he's working out but quite honestly, I don't know the particulars," Jauron said. "There aren't real great reasons any player can probably give me other than family why they aren't here, because this isn't a hardship. We're teammates and we're all working toward the same thing and we just want a chance to win."
The Bills were given no notice that McGahee would be appearing on the NFL Network for three days this week until late Tuesday.
"Once they choose not to be here ... I have nothing to say about what they choose to do," Jauron said. "That's part of the collective bargaining agreement. These are voluntary (sessions)."
Eight other running backs or fullbacks were in attendance this week, including free agent veteran Anthony Thomas, who is challenging to back up McGahee.
Veteran Joe Burns said the new offense under coordinator Steve Fairchild is loaded with new terminology and McGahee is missing valuable time.
"Because it's a new offense, I'd say so," Burns said. "If it were the same offense as last year, I'd say he'd be fine, but anytime you can get together as a team it's a benefit.
"You've got to get things down to even have a chance to be successful. That's why we're using this time to learn the offense, get it down to a 'T.' But Willis is a very productive player. Once we get him and other guys in here, it will make our team that much better."
McGahee, Buffalo's first-round pick in 2003, has produced consecutive 1,100-yard seasons but is coming off a disappointing 2005 campaign in which he gained 100 yards only once in his final eight games. His average-yards-per carry dipped below 4.0 and he scored eight fewer touchdowns than the 13 he scored in 2004.
diesel7982
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Alot of players, not just Willis, aren't showing up to Bills camp. Its a case of a bad team and a bad organization, and no one being excited about what should be a horrible year for Buffalo.
really? how many do you consider "a lot"?
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GroveDiesel
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I can't believe that Peerless Price isn't showing up. If there's one WR on the team that really needs to be showing up at everything possible, it's Price. At this rate I'm not sure that he'll even make the final team. What an idiot.
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
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I will be STUNNED if he is a starter. I see him as WR4 right now.
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well, that quote was from the 2nd OTA a few weeks ago. I think Price showed up at the one going on right now.the turnout wasn't as good at the recent one so maybe that's what Diesel was referring to. still not sure the comments were completely warranted though given that nearly everybody showed up to the last one.
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Pick
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R.White
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Sonuva!This is just USA Today re-hashing (word for word) Roth's article from the 26th. Link They just twisted the Title slightlyBottom line Jauron isn't any happier today, than he was on the 26th. It is definately an issue.Ron
Pick USA Today, Yahoo, CBSSportsline. Fox "Team Reports" are famous for doing this. Changing titles to put a different spin on the story, or adding a paragraph or two, to put their thoughts (speculation) into the story. If I knew these writers that do this were Fantasy Football Champions, I might be more inclined to read them. 
Ron
