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03-27-2007, 03:47 PM #1
Are fans down on McGahee already?
I spoke w/ several Ravens fans at work recently and I seem to be the only one excited about getting Willis McGahee. What is the feedback others have seen since the trade? I expected fans to be very happy about it, but that doesn't seem to be the case so far. Is it just me?
FM
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03-27-2007, 04:05 PM #2
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
I'll wait and see. I'm hearing from a worrying number of Bills fans and neutrals alike that McGahee (much like Jamal) has a worrying penchant for the tap dancing.
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03-27-2007, 04:11 PM #3
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
I don't know why you're excited, FanMan. I'm not "down" on McGahee per se, but I am again disappointed in our FO for overpaying in major trades for two years in a row. Until he demonstartes otherwise, I consider McGahee to be just average RB. I am not expecting to see improvement from RB unless Mike Anderson gets more carries and/or if Musa Smith can play healthy.
In a 2003 BBC poll that asked Brits to name the "Greatest American Ever", Mr. T came in fourth, behind ML King (3rd), Abe Lincoln (2nd) and Homer Simpson (1st).
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03-27-2007, 04:18 PM #4
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
How anyone can look at McGahee as anything but a BIG, Ginormous upgrade over Jamal is beyond me. Jamal was among the WORST starting rb's in football for the past 3 seasons. Willis, barring Injury will put a smile on a lot of Ravens fan's faces.
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03-27-2007, 05:32 PM #5
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
I am excited. I cant wait to see what having a back with his versitility will do for opening up the offense.
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04-02-2007, 02:36 PM #6
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04-02-2007, 02:57 PM #7
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
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His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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03-27-2007, 06:09 PM #8Veteran Poster
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03-28-2007, 08:40 AM #10
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
I am very excited about Willis coming here. It will be nice to have a back with some quickness, a back that doesn't need a fullback, and a back that can catch the ball (could we see the return of the screen pass this year?)
That being said, he will be limited to how well the line performs in run blocking. We need some serious improvement from last year in this area. I would also like to see some more creativity, I am getting tired of the straight ahead zone blocking, that never seems to open any big holes at the line.
... Also, now we can hold up signs that say "What you talkin' bout, Willis" when he scores!!- Section 133 for eternity!
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04-01-2007, 04:01 PM #11
Re: Are fans down on McGahee already?
Dumbass comment, PP.:insane:
I don't think that McGahee is going to make much difference as to being a SB competitor. He's an upgrade to Jamal, but not by much.
As to staying under the cap, that's not the McGahee issue. It's surrendering so many draft picks when we will needs many in the upcoming years to sustain this aging team.
Cheap shot ... I'm disappointed in you too, Losac. :bag: I didn't bring McNair into this discussion - you did. And I don't "hate" anyone wearing purple. No one roots louder than I do for the 11 guys wearing purple.
My disdain is aimed at the front office for the damage done to our cap by overpaying for an old & average QB, and, to a lesser extent, to depleting our stock of draft picks to attain an average RB. Our losses due to overpaying McNair have been substantial, and now, due to the McGahee trade, it will be difficult to repackage multiple mid round picks to trade up for some quality rookies.
You can debate the term "average" all you want. McNair ranked 14th in QB rating, and McGahee ranked 34th in rushing average & 24th in rushing yards.
I'd have been happier going into 2008 with Boller and Mike Anderson/Musa/rookie in the backfield, and most of Adalius Thomas, Ed Mulitalo, Ovie Mughelli, Tony Pashos, plus a good number of mid round picks.
Nonetheless, when McNair hands off to McGahee, I will cheer wildly.In a 2003 BBC poll that asked Brits to name the "Greatest American Ever", Mr. T came in fourth, behind ML King (3rd), Abe Lincoln (2nd) and Homer Simpson (1st).
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03-28-2007, 10:34 AM #12
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