What The Ravens Tolds McGahee

**Paintballguy** · 01-11-2012, 01:57 PM

Everyone knew McGahee was getting cut first.

**Corey** · 01-11-2012, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Everyone knew McGahee was getting cut first.

Even he knew it was coming. Why else would his agent release at statement before the CBA was even settled that said if the Ravens cut McGahee he won't go back there.

**SC_Raven_Fan** · 01-11-2012, 02:07 PM

This interview is part of the reason why McGahee isn't here. I'm happy for him that he was able to break 1K yards this year and be the workhorse for his team. Lets not forget that he was constantly being quoted about how many carries was/wasn't getting. I even defended Willis at the time, but contrasting that type of behavior to Rice shows how wrong I was. Glad he took his sour grapes to the Rockies.

**JAB1985** · 01-11-2012, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by SC_Raven_Fan

This interview is part of the reason why McGahee isn't here. I'm happy for him that he was able to break 1K yards this year and be the workhorse for his team. Lets not forget that he was constantly being quoted about how many carries was/wasn't getting. I even defended Willis at the time, but contrasting that type of behavior to Rice shows how wrong I was. Glad he took his sour grapes to the Rockies.

Everything I remember was Rice and McClain saying how great a teammate he was, and reports that said he didnt care how many carries he got as long as they win. I remember him saying he wanted more carries, but not negatively and honestly id expect any player to say as much. Im sure theres more to it than what McGahee is saying here, but if its true we sent him a letter saying hes not capable "to perform duties to the abilities of other runningbacks", well that just seems a bit classless and hostile to a guy thats been good to the organization and knowingly on his way out, IMO. Not something id expect from our front office. youre not telling me if McGahee accepted the same deal williams did that he wouldnt be here instead, which would leave me to believe it was solely money for his departure and not his ability.

**GOTA** · 01-11-2012, 02:20 PM

With the money the Ravens paid McGahee they earned the right to send him a nasty letter.

**RavensQB** · 01-11-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

With the money the Ravens paid McGahee they earned the right to send him a nasty letter.

**Ravenblue** · 01-11-2012, 03:53 PM

I've got to admit to not seeing many videos of McGahee being interviewed so can't compare this one to any previous- but his body language when he's telling of the 'letter' looks shifty- he grins, relinquishes eye contact with Irvin and giggles. Now I'm no body language expert but it looks a little suspicious and leads me to believe that if there was a letter, whatever was in it is being embellished more than a little.

**lovefootball** · 01-11-2012, 04:21 PM

Didn't see the video, but if Willis fumbles the ball in this next game with the Broncos winning and the pats score as a result of it, he may get another letter.

**Ngata Nother Suggs** · 01-11-2012, 04:33 PM

A release letter is a standard form, and the Ravens can't come right out and say they don't want to pay a backup a starter's salary. He didn't perform at the same level as Rice probably making five times as much. It wasn't a classless move at all. It was a release and a reason.

**goodandfast** · 01-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by pickles

Well, first all, my internet connection's shit so I didn't watch the video, but I think the Ravens were wrong if they thought R Williams was an upgrade over Willis. Now, obviously, Williams was more cost effective so I think therein lies the reason for their decision, but based solely on ability, it's hard not to say we'd be better w Willis over Ricky.

Actually Ricky Williams has performed at exactly the same level at which McGahee performed while here and splitting carries with Rice.

**AirFlacco** · 01-11-2012, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

http://www.nfl.com/videos/denver-bro...Willis-McGahee

"Unable to perform duties to the abilities of other runningbacks"

That sounds like my performance reviews
at work, minus the RBs.

**DColeman** · 01-11-2012, 08:03 PM

Willis was fumbling more than Ray, which is not performing(kind of like in Denver last sunday, and almost cost them the game.). I would have liked to seen him stay. He was a better third down back than ricky(not much though) IMO. He couldnt even take shot from Ryan Clark without re-booting......JK JK JK

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**wickedsolo** · 01-11-2012, 08:40 PM

A lot of this is probably exaggeration.

However, anyone with any sense knows that McGahee was cut because he was being paid starters' money and not starting. He's the one who didn't want to take a pay cut.

**B-more Ravor** · 01-11-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Corey

Even he knew it was coming. Why else would his agent release at statement before the CBA was even settled that said if the Ravens cut McGahee he won't go back there.

Not to mention saying back in March that Willis would not be willing to accept a paycut to stay.

**bacchys** · 01-11-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by pickles

Well, first all, my internet connection's shit so I didn't watch the video, but I think the Ravens were wrong if they thought R Williams was an upgrade over Willis. Now, obviously, Williams was more cost effective so I think therein lies the reason for their decision, but based solely on ability, it's hard not to say we'd be better w Willis over Ricky.

I agree. If the contract wasn't an issue, I'd rather have kept McGahee.

What makes this sound odd is Newsome said McGahee was the hardest to cut of those he did cut. He didn't sound like he enjoyed doing it.

**weezer** · 01-12-2012, 06:31 AM

Don't get me wrong, I loved me some Willis prior to Ray Rice entering the scene. But he has and will always have issues handling the ball. It almost cost the Bronco's the game Sunday. For as dynamic a back as he is, he can't handle the rock.

**Captain Silver** · 01-12-2012, 09:13 AM

Mountain meet molehill.

**Honest John** · 01-12-2012, 09:45 AM

I would like to see the letter rather than simply have Willis's characterization of the letter.

**Honest John** · 01-12-2012, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Mountain meet molehill.

I believe you have a point Captain.

**BcRaven** · 01-12-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Honest John

I would like to see the letter rather than simply have Willis's characterization of the letter.

"Dear Mr. McGahee,
The Baltimore Ravens would like to retain your services, but your salary is too high. For less than half, we could sign a veteran RB like Ricky Williams. If you are willing to make 10% over the veteran minimum, we can hash out a deal. If not, then best of luck to you in another NFL city... respectfully, Baltimore Ravens management"
... Bc