Chris Mortensen Reports On Nfl Live That Ozzie Wouldn't Pass On Mcfadden

[smashmouth82]

even with McGahee as the star RB, Ozzie supposedly thinks highly enough of McFadden that he wouldn't pass on him if he were to somehow slip to the 8th spot. thoughts?

[neepo13]

even with McGahee as the star RB, Ozzie supposedly thinks highly enough of McFadden that he wouldn't pass on him if he were to somehow slip to the 8th spot. thoughts?

Interesting. I wouldnt want us to take him though. We have more pressing needs.

[smitty]

yeah i think mcgahee might not like that too much. it would be great depth at running back but we don't need two great RBs. i agree that we have other needs.

[smashmouth]

yeah i think mcgahee might not like that too much. it would be great depth at running back but we don't need two great RBs. i agree that we have other needs.

I dont think McGahee would mind, McGahee is good enough not to be worried about losing his job.

[Corvus]

If we picked up McFadden we're probably looking at something like a 5 year 25-30 mil contract for him to even think about signing, that's a lot for our cap situation...too much for my liking.

[Bullrush]

He's not gonna get more money than the 7th pick, thank god.

I'm not that high on McFadden but if he's there at 8 and if all the other guys are gone then i would either trade down or pick him up. But i think he will be gone by the 6th pick (Jets).

[Ravens52]

I think we would completely destroy every team in the rushing game for the next 5-8 years.

Young promising offensive line + McGahhe and McFadden = Amazing

[neepo13]

He's not gonna get more money than the 7th pick, thank god.

I'm not that high on McFadden but if he's there at 8 and if all the other guys are gone then i would either trade down or pick him up. But i think he will be gone by the 6th pick (Jets).

Thats a good bet. Not to mention, there is the idea of someone trading up. Hypothetically speaking if McFadden falls to number 8 and Dallas offered up its two first round picks to move up, I dont see how Ozzie couldnt take that deal.

[Corvus]

Thats a good bet. Not to mention, there is the idea of someone trading up. Hypothetically speaking if McFadden falls to number 8 and Dallas offered up its two first round picks to move up, I dont see how Ozzie couldnt take that deal.

that would be great, don't think it will happen though, I know there was talk of them trading up specifically for McFadden, but I don't think it will happen, they do still have Marion Barber

[Raven07]

very interesting read.....if McFadden were to somehow drop to our number 8 overall spot....and we select him...i see a very competitive battle for the back up role.....one that could be very fast paced and ferious....and wont stop until someone is declared the role and everything is said and done.

[exiledraven]

It would fix the QB problems pretty darn fast!!

Run the Mc-Hog 24-7

Mc'Clain, McGahee, McFadden.

Ok, seriously, even with the issues the guy has...look at it this way - the team gets crazy more options on offense. Cameron is much better at adapting to players than his predecessors and this type of backfield creates possibilities of emulating the Saints backfield of 2006 or the vikings of 2007.

Also, this is big time competition for both players. If they both work hard to get more chances they both get better. Both give up a bit of playing time, but then it's also less wear and tear on their bodies. Each could still get the 20+ touches in some way during the game and still have lots of touches left for Heap, et al.

I wouldn't dismiss it. At the same time, I am more than confident to continue on to say that this is also posturing to tell teams that McFadden isn't dropping and that the Ravens aren't going to roll over and let him fall past them and you'd better start considering serious trade options (dallas) if you think you're better off dealing with the Bengals because McFadden won't be there.

Draft cannot come soon enough.

[Devastat1on]

Draft cannot come soon enough.

You said it.

As for the topic, i wouldnt mind McFadden granted, there are other needs for our team and i am all for improving in those areas first, but i think McFadden is the best talent in the draft and i wouldnt mind seeing him in purple and black. McFadden and Chris Long are the two best players in this years draft and they'll both turn out to be superstars someday.

[Sub-Zero]

whether or not McGahee gets upset if we drafted him has yet to be seen, but im guessing he wouldn't mind. I remember when McGahee was drafted, Travis Henry didn't take it to well but eventually warmed up to the idea. So if D-Mac was to be selected im thinking McGahee would understand since he's been in that scenario before.

[Raven07]

It would fix the QB problems pretty darn fast!!

Run the Mc-Hog 24-7

Mc'Clain, McGahee, McFadden.

Ok, seriously, even with the issues the guy has...look at it this way - the team gets crazy more options on offense. Cameron is much better at adapting to players than his predecessors and this type of backfield creates possibilities of emulating the Saints backfield of 2006 or the vikings of 2007.

Also, this is big time competition for both players. If they both work hard to get more chances they both get better. Both give up a bit of playing time, but then it's also less wear and tear on their bodies. Each could still get the 20+ touches in some way during the game and still have lots of touches left for Heap, et al.

I wouldn't dismiss it. At the same time, I am more than confident to continue on to say that this is also posturing to tell teams that McFadden isn't dropping and that the Ravens aren't going to roll over and let him fall past them and you'd better start considering serious trade options (dallas) if you think you're better off dealing with the Bengals because McFadden won't be there.

Draft cannot come soon enough.

i think that he could really provide an offense an offense with that little extra "umph" that teams sometimes needs to get things rolling and even Keeping things rolling and moving along. heck play makers are play makers and you just cant hide talent and once it shows, the whole world knows.

besides, if Musa goes to another team, we would need that little extra jump start to get things running and keep them running at all times and having a great 1-2 punch like the "Mc's" in the back field...can only solidify that fact. seeing how all players are great runners and have that speed and elusiveness that is most certainly needed at the NFL level. Not to mention the fact that if we had both of them in the back field, i think our stability issue of our back field would be pretty much solved and we could certainly rotate both guys in and out so that none of them would be or get tired, or at least TOO tired and un-able to perform.....having that little extra cushion to fall back on is vital in our offensive production.....because we certainly dont want to lose a step once our main guy is on the sideline for however long of period of time.....and so McFadden could be that element in which we would necessarily "lose" our step.

and i think you said it best...the NFL draft....cant come soon enough.

[smashmouth82]

that would be great, don't think it will happen though, I know there was talk of them trading up specifically for McFadden, but I don't think it will happen, they do still have Marion Barber

unfortunately though, what jerry jones wants-jerry jones gets.

[neepo13]

whether or not McGahee gets upset if we drafted him has yet to be seen, but im guessing he wouldn't mind. I remember when McGahee was drafted, Travis Henry didn't take it to well but eventually warmed up to the idea. So if D-Mac was to be selected im thinking McGahee would understand since he's been in that scenario before.

I dont think he would mind because with the contract he just got his job is pretty much safe. I think the way the carries go will be a big problem, each guy is going to want the ball atleast 15 to 20 times a game. That might be challenging.

[Raven07]

i think that the main mindset or tran of thought here is that, we dont want anyone getting tired and worn out, to the point that he is completely un-able to perform at a continual high standard and can be effective weapon. So in Drafting McFadden (if he were to drop to the number 8 overall slot)...it would provide a solid 1-2 punch, and we would have 2 very capable running backs in our back field, carrying the football.....each of which has teh talent and the speed, vision and skill to burst through and pick up those extra yards...and so we as a team wouldnt have to worry about "McGahee is out.....our running game is on the decline and not up to speed now that Willis is not in the game" type of deal.

[stan]

Good point Ravens07. Great 1 - 2 punch. Many people are saying Macfadden isn't all that but if Ozzie likes him then so do I. Remember, Ozzie was right about Jamal Lewis.

[Raven07]

it really doesnt matter what the "other" people think or even say, because bottomline of this whole thing is Ozzie and his decision making....in which has brought us numerous players with ALOT of talent and potential....its his decision that will ultimately be the deciding factor in whom we choose, and IF McFadden does slip down to the number 8 overall slot.....McGahee shouldnt take it too too personally, because the main issue or idea here is that, we need a good 1-2 punch in our backfield...with McGahee being the primary back and the work horse to tote the rock.....then when he is taken out....we need that good Back to come in and re-enforce the issue of having a Power, speed running game....without losing a step or anything.

[SupaBwandin]

we need a good 1-2 punch in our backfield

Hopefully we get that McGahee-Ross 1-2

[Raven07]

in which could very well be the case....IF we do indeed Past on McFadden if he were to fall back to us.....if that were indeed the case, we can surely picture our backfield shaping up to be McGahee as the primary and then (if Musa decides to go elsewhere) Ross as the small, elusive,speedster in which can step in and pick up where Willis left off...the main key here is NEVER losing that Drive or energy from going from McGahee to Ross.....making the exchange for a few plays if not longer, without losing anything.

[Sub-Zero]

the draft is stacked with RB's, I don't think we'll need to grab a McFadden.

[Toreno]

I don't think McGahee would mind having McFadden on the team. I think our running game would be great.

[Raven07]

the draft is stacked with RB's, I don't think we'll need to grab a McFadden.

exactly.....and thats only IF Musa decides to go elsewhere, would we "need" another guy in the back field, we surely wouldnt want a Starter ready, starter quality type player sitting in the number 2 spot behind another guy...besides the fact that it would be a waste of talent that could have been utilized more so, elsewhere. plus we wouldnt want any type of conflict possible hold out or decline in overall play from a player....we need their full attention and them performing at the highest level possible, consistantly.

[exiledraven]

exactly.....and thats only IF Musa decides to go elsewhere, would we "need" another guy in the back field, we surely wouldnt want a Starter ready, starter quality type player sitting in the number 2 spot behind another guy

I think we've all got the wrong view here. If the Ravens wanted Musa Smith back, they'd have signed him by now. The phone is hardly ringing. It's "if the Ravens want Musa Smith back" and from the looks of things the answer is "No."

Ross did just fine as a runningback and then the draft is pretty deep at that position, you could get a #2 type back like Steve Slaton in the 4th. Or even Ray Rice perhaps in the late 3rd.

The Ravens probably won't approach Musa until after the draft, if at all.

That's my guess.

For what it's worth, I think McFadden and McGahee on the same team would be killer. Mendenhall would also be sick, but McFadden has the crazy speed (on the track) to fly around and McGahee showed he can run with power and elusiveness last year even though he's not got the breakneck speed he had with the Hurricanes.

Too long until the draft...

[Raven07]

whatever the reason for the prolonging of getting a deal and an extension done and over with...one would just have to think about this for a second because, he was doing an interview with Mike Duffy on BR.com and Musa said he was excited about the upcoming season and excited about what Harbaugh brings and very excited about what Cameron brings/offers to our offense.

[Raven07]

and besides.......Rotoworld is reporting that Musa would much rather stay a Baltimore Raven...and is expected to re-sign at somepoint with the team, after the Draft....

Source

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFL

scroll down to Musa's name and read on.