Coach Tuesday Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10043397 "And last, but not least, there is the matter of McGahee, whom Buffalo has been shopping this offseason. Buffalo recently began shopping McGahee again, seeing if now that some running backs have found homes, other teams would be interested in its back. Buffalo is looking for a first-day draft pick, preferably a second-round pick. One of the main reasons other teams have balked at surrendering it is that McGahee has one year remaining on his contract, and will be seeking a big-time contract as soon as this offseason. But some team could get a great back for a cheap price. It's part of the process each team must weigh as the trade winds blow." Schefter is probably the most reliable source for NFL-related "rumors"... so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Did he just call McGahee a great back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Did he just call McGahee a great back? He meant that in the figurative sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Did he just call McGahee a great back? I had to read it twice myself. Willis is a good back. There are probably only two "great backs" in the league right now LT, LJ. I think that Stephen Jackson is on the verge of becoming great and Portis is in that neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I still have to believe that he will go to Green Bay. Baltimore just signed Smith to a one year deal and could be drafting there future back this year. That leaves very little for a Willis trade. At this point let him play out the year and draft his replacement now. Let the new RB learn the system and cut ties with WM. He is in his contract year so now its put up or shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I had to read it twice myself. Willis is a good back. There are probably only two "great backs" in the league right now LT, LJ. I think that Stephen Jackson is on the verge of becoming great and Portis is in that neck of the woods. For Portis to qualify as a great back he has to be on the field for more than 6 games a year. I would venture to say that he is middle of the pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 i think he will be going to baltimore by the end of the day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 i think he will be going to baltimore by the end of the day . I disagree, anyone that takes WM knows he is going to want to get paid next year. They just re-signed Smith and will probably take a rookie RB that they can pay minimally. Baltimore has some cap issues with all the money they have tied up on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I disagree, anyone that takes WM knows he is going to want to get paid next year. They just re-signed Smith and will probably take a rookie RB that they can pay minimally. Baltimore has some cap issues with all the money they have tied up on defense. Musa Smith is a backup running back. Smith has rushed for 232 yards in 4 years with the Ravens, is injury prone and signed a 1 year contract. With McNair leading the offense and Lewis the defense-the Ravens "perceived" window of opportunity to win is closing ,they want to win NOW. They are a strong possibility to trade for McGahee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 For Portis to qualify as a great back he has to be on the field for more than 6 games a year. I would venture to say that he is middle of the pack. He's had one season where he struggled with injuries. During his career he's played in 16, 13, 15, 16 and 8 games. That's not bad for a workhorse #1 RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Musa Smith is a backup running back. Smith has rushed for 232 yards in 4 years with the Ravens, is injury prone and signed a 1 year contract. With McNair leading the offense and Lewis the defense-the Ravens "perceived" window of opportunity to win is closing ,they want to win NOW. They are a strong possibility to trade for McGahee. Its obvious that he is the back-up. What i am saying is if they trade for WM he will want a deal in place before camp. Baltimore does not have the cap space to sign him and theyre draft pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 He's had one season where he struggled with injuries. During his career he's played in 16, 13, 15, 16 and 8 games. That's not bad for a workhorse #1 RB. Hes missed 12 games in a 5 year career. I would say thats bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hes missed 12 games in a 5 year career. I would say thats bad. Yeah, having an injury that keeps you out of 8 games in one season is really "injury prone". He missed 4 games in 4 seasons before last year. The guy does not have injury issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Everyone is getting too caught up in this Musa Smith injruy prone vs. healthy argument..... it doesnt matter. Whether he is healthy or not the point is he is not a starting RB and Baltimore is not looking at him as one, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I had to read it twice myself. Willis is a good back. There are probably only two "great backs" in the league right now LT, LJ. I think that Stephen Jackson is on the verge of becoming great and Portis is in that neck of the woods. Frank Gore is also on the cusp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Schefter is probably the most reliable source for NFL-related "rumors"... so we'll see. If "most reliable" means "throws enough schitt out there that some of it sticks by happenstance" then I agree. None of the national guys ever seem to have a finger on the pulse of what the Bills are doing. None of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubus Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Everyone is getting too caught up in this Musa Smith injruy prone vs. healthy argument..... it doesnt matter. Whether he is healthy or not the point is he is not a starting RB and Baltimore is not looking at him as one, period. They are talking about Portis, not Smith being reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Send him to GB! He complains about the lack of night life in Buffalo--try Green Bay Willis!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBillsDrive Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Did he just call McGahee a great back? If being a "great" back means having two legs, then I'd agree with Shefter and call Willis a great back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Where are all the willis lovers saying willis is still staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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