McGahee

Gmanc711 · 08-21-2004, 12:27 AM

Has anyone heard this news? Willis McGhaee says he will request a trade if hes not the opening day starter for the Buffalo Bills? Being from right outside of buffalo I'm sure this is all I will hear about for the next week. Seriously though, is McGhaee serious?? Hes essecinally a rookie, who just came back ffrom a very serious knee injury, and will be very questionable till he proves he can play in regular season games. And he wants to be named the opening day starter over a 1400 yard, proven back in Travis Henry? Is he for real? What a little premadonna, I was just starting to like him too. Any reaction?

Daseal · 08-21-2004, 12:47 AM

i'm waiting for SkinsnCanes to tell you he's the best back of all time because of the school he came from.

He's being foolish if he thinks that it's his position, he'll request a trade and get a nice solid oak seat on the bench.

Big C · 08-21-2004, 01:22 AM

odd pick by the bills to me, it could only end in controversy

BrunellFan · 08-21-2004, 01:28 AM

Wow, what a jackass. Seems like the league found a new Corey Dillion

That Guy · 08-21-2004, 01:45 AM

corey at least proved he was good enough to start for his team (not that i'm up on him).

ArringtonRules · 08-21-2004, 02:33 AM

From what i read it was an anyonomus source that said McGahee wanted to be traded if he wern't the starter. I just hope for his sake that is not what he is thinking, so I will give him some leeway. If he is he can kiss his carrer goodbye.
But this brings up the topic of attitude of college starts nowadays. I don't understand the attitude of these new kids who are basically rookies and act like they are Hall of Famers. It just reminds me of Winslow situation and man am I so glad that he is not on our team. Taylor may have his issues but at least he is not pompous and does'nt act like he is a Hall of Famer. It's time these kids learnt that they got to prove themselves on the field and stop relying on the hype that has created around them, which they have taken for reality.

That Guy · 08-21-2004, 02:39 AM

taylor is really a team guy who wants to win... all the polls (WP/WT) had 75-80% of readers wanting taylor, even though all the articles talked up KWII...

KW cant block, and he's a jackass (AND.. postons...), I couldn't be happier.

SKINSnCANES · 08-21-2004, 03:38 AM

are you sure about this, id like to see a source before I say anything. Hes been interviewed plenty of times and said he'll do whatevers best for the team and crap like that. I was under the impression the mularky had a lot of cool plays designed. He said hes goign to run a lot of split backs with both of them in the backfield but wouldnt give anymore details. you know how lethal that could be.

But yes, i do think Willis is a much better back then henry. henry fumbles a lot, hes just like tiki.

saden1 · 08-21-2004, 03:58 AM

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't see a problem. This guy was panicled in to start in the NFL before the big knee incident. If motion in his knew is even 80% what it was he'd be starting for 50% of the teams in the NFL. It all depend on his knee. If his knee is pretty solid the there is no room for him and Henry on the Bills roster. He wants an opportunity to start rather than be relegated to backup. To me, that is understandable. Has anyone seen him in pre-season action?

EEich · 08-21-2004, 09:33 AM

He was happy to take a paycheck while sitting on the bench last year. He should be a team player and take their paycheck to sit on the bench this year. Next year he can start if he's worthy.

I think he's just afraid that people are actually going to see that he's not as good as Henry.

Daseal · 08-21-2004, 10:36 AM

saden - He's still a rookie behind a very strong back. If you remember correctly Ahman Green used to be one of the worst fumblers in the league. He quit fumbling because they added one extra sweat band, and some practice. Travis Henry is a great ball carrier.

Arrington - we have two VERY cocky young players. Both of them from the university of Miami. Confidence is great, but don't let it burn you!

Big C · 08-21-2004, 11:57 AM

what?!! travis henry a great ball carrier? if you are talking about his carrying ability, look at the number of fumbles hes had. that is his weak spot. (23 fumbles in 3 years, 13 lost) http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/player...s?statsId=5505

but mcgahee doesnt deserve to start, he hasnt proven that his knee wont get blown out again, and he hasnt earned anything yet.

SmootSmack · 08-21-2004, 12:18 PM

Ahman Green has gotten no better as his career has progressed in terms of fumbling, in fact it seems to have gotten worse. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/player...s?statsId=4261

Still, very few teams wouldn't rather have Green than their own RB. I'm sure the Redskins are one of the few that wouldn't.

As for McGahee, I have my doubts that McGahee directly stated "start me or trade me" He probably said something like "My goal is to be the starter of this team, that's what I'm playing for. I don't want to be a backup." Which is a totally understandable thing to say. I understand Henry said the same thing, but at least Henry have some NFL clout, For right now, McGahee doesn't.

MTK · 08-21-2004, 12:25 PM

If I was Miami I'd be offering up a trade right now to Buffalo for Henry or McGahee.

Henry has some fumble problems, but I think he's an underrated RB. He was the Bills offense last year and played with a broken leg no less.

Big C · 08-21-2004, 12:30 PM

green's fumbling problems ended int he middle of the season. during the monday night game, it rained, and he fumbled 2 times. he changed his elbow bands from rubber, to cloth, and he didnt change them the rest of the year, nor did he fumble.

08-21-2004, 12:27 AM	#1
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	McGahee Has anyone heard this news? Willis McGhaee says he will request a trade if hes not the opening day starter for the Buffalo Bills? Being from right outside of buffalo I'm sure this is all I will hear about for the next week. Seriously though, is McGhaee serious?? Hes essecinally a rookie, who just came back ffrom a very serious knee injury, and will be very questionable till he proves he can play in regular season games. And he wants to be named the opening day starter over a 1400 yard, proven back in Travis Henry? Is he for real? What a little premadonna, I was just starting to like him too. Any reaction?

08-21-2004, 01:28 AM	#4
BrunellFan Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 334	Wow, what a jackass. Seems like the league found a new Corey Dillion __________________ RIP Mark

08-21-2004, 03:38 AM	#8
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	are you sure about this, id like to see a source before I say anything. Hes been interviewed plenty of times and said he'll do whatevers best for the team and crap like that. I was under the impression the mularky had a lot of cool plays designed. He said hes goign to run a lot of split backs with both of them in the backfield but wouldnt give anymore details. you know how lethal that could be. But yes, i do think Willis is a much better back then henry. henry fumbles a lot, hes just like tiki. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

08-21-2004, 12:18 PM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Ahman Green has gotten no better as his career has progressed in terms of fumbling, in fact it seems to have gotten worse. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/player...s?statsId=4261 Still, very few teams wouldn't rather have Green than their own RB. I'm sure the Redskins are one of the few that wouldn't. As for McGahee, I have my doubts that McGahee directly stated "start me or trade me" He probably said something like "My goal is to be the starter of this team, that's what I'm playing for. I don't want to be a backup." Which is a totally understandable thing to say. I understand Henry said the same thing, but at least Henry have some NFL clout, For right now, McGahee doesn't. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-21-2004, 12:25 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	If I was Miami I'd be offering up a trade right now to Buffalo for Henry or McGahee. Henry has some fumble problems, but I think he's an underrated RB. He was the Bills offense last year and played with a broken leg no less. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-21-2004, 12:47 AM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	i'm waiting for SkinsnCanes to tell you he's the best back of all time because of the school he came from. He's being foolish if he thinks that it's his position, he'll request a trade and get a nice solid oak seat on the bench.

08-21-2004, 01:22 AM	#3
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	odd pick by the bills to me, it could only end in controversy

08-21-2004, 01:45 AM	#5
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	corey at least proved he was good enough to start for his team (not that i'm up on him).

08-21-2004, 02:33 AM	#6
ArringtonRules Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 124	From what i read it was an anyonomus source that said McGahee wanted to be traded if he wern't the starter. I just hope for his sake that is not what he is thinking, so I will give him some leeway. If he is he can kiss his carrer goodbye. But this brings up the topic of attitude of college starts nowadays. I don't understand the attitude of these new kids who are basically rookies and act like they are Hall of Famers. It just reminds me of Winslow situation and man am I so glad that he is not on our team. Taylor may have his issues but at least he is not pompous and does'nt act like he is a Hall of Famer. It's time these kids learnt that they got to prove themselves on the field and stop relying on the hype that has created around them, which they have taken for reality.

08-21-2004, 02:39 AM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	taylor is really a team guy who wants to win... all the polls (WP/WT) had 75-80% of readers wanting taylor, even though all the articles talked up KWII... KW cant block, and he's a jackass (AND.. postons...), I couldn't be happier.

08-21-2004, 03:58 AM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	I guess I'm the only one that doesn't see a problem. This guy was panicled in to start in the NFL before the big knee incident. If motion in his knew is even 80% what it was he'd be starting for 50% of the teams in the NFL. It all depend on his knee. If his knee is pretty solid the there is no room for him and Henry on the Bills roster. He wants an opportunity to start rather than be relegated to backup. To me, that is understandable. Has anyone seen him in pre-season action?

08-21-2004, 09:33 AM	#10
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 60 Posts: 1,001	He was happy to take a paycheck while sitting on the bench last year. He should be a team player and take their paycheck to sit on the bench this year. Next year he can start if he's worthy. I think he's just afraid that people are actually going to see that he's not as good as Henry.

08-21-2004, 10:36 AM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	saden - He's still a rookie behind a very strong back. If you remember correctly Ahman Green used to be one of the worst fumblers in the league. He quit fumbling because they added one extra sweat band, and some practice. Travis Henry is a great ball carrier. Arrington - we have two VERY cocky young players. Both of them from the university of Miami. Confidence is great, but don't let it burn you!

08-21-2004, 11:57 AM	#12
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	what?!! travis henry a great ball carrier? if you are talking about his carrying ability, look at the number of fumbles hes had. that is his weak spot. (23 fumbles in 3 years, 13 lost) http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/player...s?statsId=5505 but mcgahee doesnt deserve to start, he hasnt proven that his knee wont get blown out again, and he hasnt earned anything yet.

08-21-2004, 12:30 PM	#15
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	green's fumbling problems ended int he middle of the season. during the monday night game, it rained, and he fumbled 2 times. he changed his elbow bands from rubber, to cloth, and he didnt change them the rest of the year, nor did he fumble.

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