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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 12:33.
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Running Back Willis McGahee Headed to Denver?

Posted Tue Jul 26th by

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Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee (23) rushes for a touchdown while being chased by Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

The Baltimore Ravens informed running back Willis McGahee on Monday that he would not be retained by the team, freeing him to sign elsewhere.  Insert the Denver Broncos.

Denver has been looking for a bigger power back to compliment running back Knowshon Moreno and Willis fits the bill.  Free agent tail back DeAngelo Williams is another option, but he would probably come at a higher price tag and Carolina may re-sign him.

The Dallas Cowboys have also just cut running back Marion Barber III, another larger back with an aggressive style.  There hasn’t been any word yet on if Denver will pursue Barber, but he is certainly another option for the team.

McGahee was going to make $6 million this season in Baltimore before being cut.  He’d have to take a pay cut in order to return to Baltimore, and will probably end up taking one no matter where he signs.  According to a source, Willis and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, view Denver as a team where he could become a starter again.

Last season, McGahee was the Ravens compliment to youngster Ray Rice, as well as the team’s short yardage man.  At 29 years old, McGahee doesn’t have many more productive years to offer, but is a good short term solution power back for Denver.

McGahee scored 12 rushing touchdowns in 2009, followed by 5 in 2010.  Off 100 carries, McGahee rushed for 380 yards while adding 55 more receiving yards off 14 catches last season.  One of his best seasons came in 2007 — his first year as a Raven — when he rushed 294 times for 1,207 yards and 7 touchdowns.

What do you think, Broncos Country?  Would you like to see Willis in Orange and Blue this season?

  • Guest

    i dont see him as an improvement over lendale white at all.

  • http://Facebook.com/BroncosZone Jon

    I do, but I also think White has great potential.

  • PR-Broncomania

    More mediocrity in the RB position……………………….=(

  • Millisous Ent

    to this is dumm

  • Jake

    I would rather they bring in a veteran every down back to teach Knowshon how to play at this level. Knowshon still has a lot of potential and you can't put much faith in the results he produced in McDaniels “system”. Brian Westbrook would be a great mentor for him, but McGahee wouldn't be a bad addition. Either one is an upgrade to Laurence Maroney.

  • Ken F

    Marion Barber would bring a Tough attitude this team has been missing!

  • Blah

    Knowshon Moreno is basically Willis McGahee 2.0.  They have a similar *avoid contact* weak running style.  It would be very confusing if they picked him up.

  • steeplebomb

    He may be an improvement over Lendale White to the extent that he actually plays, but I'd rather not pick him up.  This is the year for KnoMo.  Either he's got it or he doesn't.  I'm optimistic because he showed promise at the end of last season and if he can stay healthy through training camp, he may be someone to watch.  Adding an overpriced veteran RB is not going to change that.  Aside from DeAngelo Williams (and even then, only at the right price), I'd rather we stay away from veteran free agent RB's.  Its a losing gamble.   

    I'm liking Mario Fannin from Auburn a lot.  He's got good size and top end speed.  I think he'd be a great addition for our shortyardage game.  From the highlights I watched, he didn't look very elusive or have great field vision, but he hits gaps hard and gets hard yardage after contact. 

    Also, it's great to see that Broncotalk has come out of hibernation so quickly.  I've gone from being football-starved to overstimulated in about 12 hours.

  • robtink242

    Feels good to be back… now Willis is decent but i think we should give the Moreno/White project time first.. Lets be real we're going back to top 10 rushing and between Tebow, Moreno and White its possible

  • herc_rock

    An aging RB with a concussion history and one replacement knee already?  Sign me up!

  • Broncomania26

    broncos should pick up barber. we need that tough RB, also pick up a speedster either via free agency or an undrafted back.  I never was sold on Moreno.  Hes not the answer, we should move on.  I dont see what games yall were watching but he hasnt showed promise to be a #1 back.  Hes always banged up and he just doesnt have that flash and dash.

  • Ken F

    Agreed! I could see Barber being the kind of Guy that will Run Crazy this next year just to prove the Cowboys wrong. I would Love to see Fox grab him and give this team a Smash Mouth Image!

  • Joblow

    I think Moreno will be better this year but still not sold on Lendale.  He seems lazy and complacent.  I think bringing in Barber would be a good move. Take some pressure off of Tebows shoulders.

  • Guest

    westbrook is a broken down model of corell buckhalter.  we just cut him.

  • anthony33

    Arian Foster is the best FA back available and he's not going anywhere. DeAngelo Williams is the guy we need to go get.

  • Hrlaxer Buckley

    We need a speedy and fast running back like DeAngelo Williams. Nuff said

  • Mick0311

    Not at all.  Willis has a few years left.  I'm a raven's fan, and trust me, you got a great RB.  His carries have gone down due to Ray Rice, but when he gets the ball, you can see he still has it.  He is still fresh too since taking a lesser role behind Rice.  I'm happy for you guys, and I now live in Denver, so I might have to start rooting for the Donkeys a bit .  lol

  • Mick0311

    Bwahaha.  You obviously have no idea who McGahee is.  Raven's fan here, and your assertion that McGahee is a “avoid contact” back is hillarious!!

  • Mick0311

    Not at all.  Willis has a few years left.  I'm a raven's fan, and trust me, you got a great RB.  His carries have gone down due to Ray Rice, but when he gets the ball, you can see he still has it.  He is still fresh too since taking a lesser role behind Rice.  I'm happy for you guys, and I now live in Denver, so I might have to start rooting for the Donkeys a bit .  lol

  • Mick0311

    Bwahaha.  You obviously have no idea who McGahee is.  Raven's fan here, and your assertion that McGahee is a “avoid contact” back is hillarious!!