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has he been at practice? he still on track for a week 1 start? If he doesnt play, I think Ray Rice would be a huge play.
LOL, no he hasn't been practicing with the team if that's what you're asking and no.a_rackowski said:has he been at practice? he still on track for a week 1 start? If he doesnt play, I think Ray Rice would be a huge play.
That is a dandy match up.Rice vs. Cincy or T. Jones vs. Miami???
Rice is the only game in town. Ravens have no other option (besides scoring 21 w/ D&ST). Flacco? R U kidding? Cincy is a sieve. Not a tough choice. Me speak short.Rice vs. Cincy or T. Jones vs. Miami???
Pro Football Weekly reported today in whispers he has been seen limping, but not associated with any particular practice. FWIW.PASTED IN Aug. 31, 2008 Word out of Baltimore is that RB Willis McGahee still appears to be limping around as he continues to recover from the knee surgery he underwent almost three weeks ago. Sources say there’s little chance he’ll be 100 percent by the season opener, and even if he plays, count on seeing a lot of rookie RB Ray Rice.Rice is the only game in town. Ravens have no other option (besides scoring 21 w/ D&ST). Flacco? R U kidding? Cincy is a sieve. Not a tough choice. Me speak short.Rice vs. Cincy or T. Jones vs. Miami???
this seems to be the same story that's being regurgitated from the Sporting News "report" a week ago. i don't think there's been anything new on McGahee since then, which is telling in itself.Pro Football Weekly reported today in whispers he has been seen limping, but not associated with any particular practice. FWIW.PASTED IN Aug. 31, 2008 Word out of Baltimore is that RB Willis McGahee still appears to be limping around as he continues to recover from the knee surgery he underwent almost three weeks ago. Sources say there’s little chance he’ll be 100 percent by the season opener, and even if he plays, count on seeing a lot of rookie RB Ray Rice.Rice is the only game in town. Ravens have no other option (besides scoring 21 w/ D&ST). Flacco? R U kidding? Cincy is a sieve. Not a tough choice. Me speak short.Rice vs. Cincy or T. Jones vs. Miami???
good find. finally some newsper KFFL...
Ravens | McGahee practices Monday, expected to start Week 1
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:16:09 -0700
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent
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And then?Rice in the preseason-26-146-110 rec. 44 yards
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Rotoworld also cited this beat writer, but didn't seem as sure about McGahee starting:Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee surgery) and CB Chris McAlister (knee) returned to practice Monday.per KFFL...
Ravens | McGahee practices Monday, expected to start Week 1
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:16:09 -0700
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent
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He made some guys miss on those 10 receptions for 44 - he got as much as he could out of them.Rice in the preseason-26-146-110 rec. 44 yards
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Not good news for those of us who were confident starting Ray Ray WK1.The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent.McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
ROFTL based on what ??McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
I didn't mean that McGahee cannot play this week for physical reasons. I meant that he can't play because there would be an outcry from the FF community that believes that Rice will take over the world in week 1.Young 8 said:ROFTL based on what ??Frank Black said:McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
McGahee is a bum. That is all.-signed, Ray Rice.Young 8 said:ROFTL based on what ??Frank Black said:McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
Let's see, Selvin Young only had 118, Ryan Grant 182, Michael Turner 60, Barber 197, Watson 157, Maroney 166, so the 130 isn't exactly going out on a limb.Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee surgery) and CB Chris McAlister (knee) returned to practice Monday.
"I wouldn’t say he’s 100 percent just [from] watching him run around out there," coach John Harbaugh said of McGahee. Be sure to track his progress throughout the week as it's too early to tell if he or Ray Rice will get the start against the Bengals. Expect Rice to see significant action in the opener even if McGahee does go.
And I assume is there again today. I bet he starts week 1-16. This is a perfect example of the groupthink of this board gone wrong. Everyone wants McGahee to be out and everyone wants there to be a really good RB value in rounds 6-9 so everyone implicitly agrees that McGahee is done in Baltimore and that Rice will be a huge value play. I bet Rice sees < 130 carries.
Well it's at least "everybody minus one". If you read my posts in the various McGahee/Rice threads, you'd know my arguments were never based on "wanting" McGahee to be out or on wanting to crow about my Sharkiness because I touted Rice. My concern with McGahee was (& remains) twofold:1. Until yesterday, he hadn't practiced nor had any reps in a new offense. Thus he couldn't play himself into shape nor could he get a feel for his teammates in the offense.Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee surgery) and CB Chris McAlister (knee) returned to practice Monday.
"I wouldn’t say he’s 100 percent just [from] watching him run around out there," coach John Harbaugh said of McGahee. Be sure to track his progress throughout the week as it's too early to tell if he or Ray Rice will get the start against the Bengals. Expect Rice to see significant action in the opener even if McGahee does go.
And I assume is there again today. I bet he starts week 1-16. This is a perfect example of the groupthink of this board gone wrong. Everyone wants McGahee to be out and everyone wants there to be a really good RB value in rounds 6-9 so everyone implicitly agrees that McGahee is done in Baltimore and that Rice will be a huge value play. I bet Rice sees < 130 carries.
My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself. In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
I agree completely. An established back like McGahee, coming off a good year, is not going to get the boot for a high upside rookie. THhs is where fantasy football is different than real football. From a Harbaugh standpoint, putting in Rice over the vet is not going to help his team win. I think guys like Rice, CJ, Stewart, Mendanhall are getting way overhyped and drafted early and it almost never works out that way. The vet (assuming he stays healthy) almost always prevails. I remember when Maroney was drafted and he absolutely lit up the preseason and his hype was huge around here, but once the season started, all we saw was Corey Dillon. There are many other similar examples from the last few years.My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself. In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
Yes. One flag that was raised in my mind was when Flacco was named the starter. I'm not an NFL coach, but I don't think I'd want to be trotting out a Rookie QB and RB in week 1 of a divisional game, even if it is the Bengals.It could happen, but man that would be very dicey in my mind. Rice has done very well, but it's the Pre-season. The Regular season is a completely different animal.I agree completely. An established back like McGahee, coming off a good year, is not going to get the boot for a high upside rookie. THhs is where fantasy football is different than real football. From a Harbaugh standpoint, putting in Rice over the vet is not going to help his team win. I think guys like Rice, CJ, Stewart, Mendanhall are getting way overhyped and drafted early and it almost never works out that way. The vet (assuming he stays healthy) almost always prevails. I remember when Maroney was drafted and he absolutely lit up the preseason and his hype was huge around here, but once the season started, all we saw was Corey Dillon. There are many other similar examples from the last few years.My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself. In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
That's wonderful & I don't disagree. But my point was that not everyone who has been worried about McGahee is doing so because of group-think or out of some desire to bump posts 6 months from now showing how smart they think they are. There were/are legitimate concerns about McGahee's readiness that have zero to do with Ray Rice.My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself.
In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
This is true, but if the team starts losing in droves - not out of the question with a green rookie QB in there - they may want to see what they have in Rice sooner than later.I agree completely. An established back like McGahee, coming off a good year, is not going to get the boot for a high upside rookie. THhs is where fantasy football is different than real football. From a Harbaugh standpoint, putting in Rice over the vet is not going to help his team win. I think guys like Rice, CJ, Stewart, Mendanhall are getting way overhyped and drafted early and it almost never works out that way. The vet (assuming he stays healthy) almost always prevails. I remember when Maroney was drafted and he absolutely lit up the preseason and his hype was huge around here, but once the season started, all we saw was Corey Dillon. There are many other similar examples from the last few years.My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself.
In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
Agreed. I have McGahee benched for now until I hear something more positive or see it in week 1. And this has nothing to do with how well Rice has played. What I hear the HC saying is that McGahee is not ready to play yet in week 1 but they are trying to get him there. That doesen't give me enough confidence to start McGahee in week 1.Other news could change my mind but that is how I see it right now.That's wonderful & I don't disagree. But my point was that not everyone who has been worried about McGahee is doing so because of group-think or out of some desire to bump posts 6 months from now showing how smart they think they are. There were/are legitimate concerns about McGahee's readiness that have zero to do with Ray Rice.My point was mainly that a new promising rookie always represents change, change represents opportunity, and opportunity is a chance for sharks to use their knowledge to beat their opponents. Because of this, people that actively follow FF will almost always, consciously or subconsciously, want the change to occur in order for the opportunity to present itself.
In the NFL, change is less common than we want it to be. McGahee was a productive back last year. If he had seriously slipped that would be one thing, but a minor knee ailment and being a little behind on the playbook do not in reality present the opportunity that FF players think it will. IMO, unless Willis goes down, there is no way that Rice starts any games this season. I pulled 130 carries out of my hat but I do think that is Rice's ceiling barring a major injury to Willis.
I can't think of a better strategy to win games then sitting your #1 RB against a division rival while saddling your rookie QB with a rookie RB in the backfield.Definitely a formula for success.If McGahee can stand up Harbaugh will put him in the lineup.harryhood said:Not good news for those of us who were confident starting Ray Ray WK1.The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent.Frank Black said:McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
Starting rookie RBs is not like starting a rookie OL. The learning curve for RBs is much easier, especially if he can pickup the blitz at all. Just give him the ball and say....run that way.I can't think of a better strategy to win games then sitting your #1 RB against a division rival while saddling your rookie QB with a rookie RB in the backfield.Definitely a formula for success.If McGahee can stand up Harbaugh will put him in the lineup.harryhood said:Not good news for those of us who were confident starting Ray Ray WK1.The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent.McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
He doesn't have a lot experience pass blocking, but Rice has the frame to pass block effectively, and is a willing blocker.speaking of picking up a blitz, wouldn't you think mcgahee would be a much stronger blocking back for flacco than rice?
That whole blitz pickup thing just might be the problem.Y'know a rookie QB who can't spot the pre-snap blitz to tell the RB where to be and a rookie RB who also can't spot the pre-snap blitz and figure out where to be.If McGahee can play he will play. Just because the Ravens might be forced to throw that rookie backfield out there doesn't mean they want to.Starting rookie RBs is not like starting a rookie OL. The learning curve for RBs is much easier, especially if he can pickup the blitz at all. Just give him the ball and say....run that way.I can't think of a better strategy to win games then sitting your #1 RB against a division rival while saddling your rookie QB with a rookie RB in the backfield.Definitely a formula for success.If McGahee can stand up Harbaugh will put him in the lineup.harryhood said:Not good news for those of us who were confident starting Ray Ray WK1.The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee) practiced Monday, Sept. 1, and he is expected to start Week 1. Head coach John Harbaugh said McGahee's knee is still not at 100 percent.McGahee can't play this week. Ray Rice is supposed to take over the world in week 1. Seriously, it seems better for the Ravens to sit McGahee out this week and give him an extra week to heal, rather than risk further injury. What better time to sit him out than against Cincy?
He might need to be a willing stretcher bearer too.He doesn't have a lot experience pass blocking, but Rice has the frame to pass block effectively, and is a willing blocker.speaking of picking up a blitz, wouldn't you think mcgahee would be a much stronger blocking back for flacco than rice?
You don't need to pass block when you are running 40 times down the throat of a horrible rushing defense. It's not as if Flacco was going to see more than 15 attempts anyway. Pass blocking is over rated - in this instance, in this game. If Rice gives them the best chance to be dominant on the ground he will be in there.He might need to be a willing stretcher bearer too.He doesn't have a lot experience pass blocking, but Rice has the frame to pass block effectively, and is a willing blocker.speaking of picking up a blitz, wouldn't you think mcgahee would be a much stronger blocking back for flacco than rice?
good lordHe might need to be a willing stretcher bearer too.He doesn't have a lot experience pass blocking, but Rice has the frame to pass block effectively, and is a willing blocker.speaking of picking up a blitz, wouldn't you think mcgahee would be a much stronger blocking back for flacco than rice?
I don't have an official team statement, but I read on a Ravens chatboard at the Baltimore Sun that he did indeed practice again today.The poster also said something about Harbaugh's comment on Willis. Apparently Harbaugh was asked how did Willis look and he said something to the effect of he looked like any other RB who has missed 4 weeks.Take it or leave it. Don't know what to think. My personal opinion is that he will play b/c Flacco is starting, but now this Hurricane is blowing through that area over the weekend and if the field is wet and slippery I have doubts about him playing. So I'd say he's chances of playing are 50/50 or Questionable.Just how I read it. Sorry I don't have a link to the above information.so... did McGahee practice again today?
Odd. Is everyone just ignoring this?NFL Ravens webpage
On his option for a backup running back if McGahee is not able to start: “You saw it in the preseason. It was Le’Ron McClain. He’s our backup halfback at this point, and he did a nice job.”
Rookie coaches learn fast!