Trade Willis McGahee?

[Free Agent]

While this may be a controversial idea, I think the team should trade Willis McGahee. I also think that instead of adding another "power" running back, the team should go after someone similar to Ray Rice, like Darren Sproles. Someone like Sproles could be used as the change of pace RB, and LeRon McClain could be used as the power/goal line RB, which would satisfy McClain. Thoughts?

[slayback0317]

Coulden't agree more!

[grape drank]

I'd love it if in next years drafts the Ravens got Jeff Demps out of Florida. The man is like the fastest football player that is alive right now, but he's not just a speed demon he can play ball too. He would be DEADLY on check downs/screens cuz MLB's have no hope of keeping up to him, and obviously if you get him into space or out running routes vs OLB's and what not....OH BOY!!

[berad]

Trade him, restructure his deal, or cut him. Those are, really, the only option - he's one of the highest paid players on the team, with one of the lowest levels of production.

[fistfullwales]

Def should not be paying him 6 mil, so he should be traded(no one wants him for 6) or cut him. I do think McClain should be #2 and we pick up a blocking FB, but I think we should be looking for talent at #3 somewhere other than in Sproles.

[PuRock]

Trade him? Who's going to want a 6 million dollar 30 y.o. running back? I know the miles are low. But he would need to be restructured then dealt. If we restructure his deal he's staying as a Raven.

There are only two options. You Restructure and he stays, or you cut and go.

[Corvus]

I support us picking up the soon to be released Mike Karney to lead block for Ray and Le'Ron. He's no Lo Neal, but he is a great blocking fullback with tons of experience.
Ideally Willis is here again next year but I just don't think he will be for the reasons other have already discussed. To Willis' credit, he has been nothing but a stand-up team player the last two seasons and he has more than earned our collective respect I think.

[BloodRaven]

McGahee is a fantastic player and maturity and production (as a backup) have been a big part of our success in recent years, that said it's time for him to take that last ride on into the sunset and look after his family. Good luck Willis.

[gabefergy]

Trade if possible, but like PuRock said, its highly unlikely another team will take on that salary hit. I wouldnt mind seeing him stick around, but I also wouldnt mind seeing us resign Le'Ron and giving him the carries he wants so bad. Seems pretty straightforward to me.

[Moderator 3]

Isn't Jalen Parmale still on the roster? It would be nice to see him get on the field before his rookie contract expires.

[Purple Nurple]

Yea, I do believe Parmale is still with us.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1297272601' post='636546']
Isn't Jalen Parmale still on the roster? It would be nice to see him get on the field before his rookie contract expires.
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He's going to be a restricted FA(not sure how the labor unrest affects that status) and may not get re-signed. He's a good special teamer and solid backup kick returner but I think the team can do better for a backup RB.

[dirtybird10]

I have been saying this for a while now. We just cant have probowl depth at all these positions. McClain would be a great loss to our team, and Willis only has a little more time left anyhow. I love willis, but we need to look after our organization. Trade him, use McClain as our bruiser type runnig back,and pick up a blocking fullback through FA or the draft.

[Moderator 3]

We still have Matt Lawrence and Curtis Steele, too. Why are we carrying so many RBs and not using them? I really like Willis, but maybe it's time to move on and let one of the younger guys step up.

[Ed_Reed20]

How much trade value does Willis really have? If the Seahawks got Marshawn Lynch(who is only 24) for a just a 4th round pick, what chances are there any team would trade away anything for Willis?

RBs just aren't valued like they used to be.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1297273327' post='636563']
We still have Matt Lawrence and Curtis Steele, too. Why are we carrying so many RBs and not using them? I really like Willis, but maybe it's time to move on and let one of the younger guys step up.
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Lawrence was on the PUP list all season and Steele was a practice squad player. I think Steele has long-term potential though.

[izvoodoo]

I don't know what you can get for him though, he'd probably be willing to restructure his contract, but we could always try to get a bad deal with a poorly run organization that wears black and silver.

[MikeyBoy]

This is my first time responding on this board. I am a die hard Ravens fan but I don't think trading Willis is the answer to our problems. We have many issues but in my opinion we have our biggest problem with Joe Flacco. Yes he is a good quarterback but he is not great. He does NOT have the intangibles it takes to make greatness. Yes given time in the pocket he can make accurate throws but that's also his biggest weakness. Opposing teams know that if they pressure Flacco he will make the big mistake and he has proven it now in almost every big game. As much as anyone I wanted Joe to be the guy but we have to be honest he is not. We can't base our future around him. AS an awesome back up QB Flacco is the man. The guy to take us to the Super Bowl and win it-Jos is not the guy. Instead of looking at the running game lets be honest and fix the one thing that needs consistency, dependability and passion! There are several QBs on the market including Vick and Peyton among others. Does anyone agree?

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

Judging by the fact that I've heard more than once that McGahee is satisfied with a backup role on the team, I think he'd be willing to take the pay cut it will obviously take to make keeping him a viable option.

A trade simply won't happen. As PuRock said, if he were to restructure his contract, the organization wouldn't let him go. They like him too much.

[Moderator 3]

[quote name='MikeyBoy' timestamp='1297274719' post='636582']
This is my first time responding on this board. I am a die hard Ravens fan but I don't think trading Willis is the answer to our problems. We have many issues but in my opinion we have our biggest problem with Joe Flacco. Yes he is a good quarterback but he is not great. He does NOT have the intangibles it takes to make greatness. Yes given time in the pocket he can make accurate throws but that's also his biggest weakness. Opposing teams know that if they pressure Flacco he will make the big mistake and he has proven it now in almost every big game. As much as anyone I wanted Joe to be the guy but we have to be honest he is not. We can't base our future around him. AS an awesome back up QB Flacco is the man. The guy to take us to the Super Bowl and win it-Jos is not the guy. Instead of looking at the running game lets be honest and fix the one thing that needs consistency, dependability and passion! There are several QBs on the market including Vick and Peyton among others. Does anyone agree?
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Welcome to the forums, but please note that we prefer to keep each thread "on topic". This thread is about our RB situation, not our QB. Take a look around and you will find other threads on that subject.

[dirtybird10]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1297273434' post='636566']
How much trade value does Willis really have? If the Seahawks got Marshawn Lynch(who is only 24) for a just a 4th round pick, what chances are there any team would trade away anything for Willis?

RBs just aren't valued like they used to be.
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True but its better than cutting the guy and getting nothing I guess.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='dirtybird10' timestamp='1297278067' post='636622']
True but its better than cutting the guy and getting nothing I guess.
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I really don't see a team trading a 7th round pick for him.

[dirtybird10]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1297278251' post='636625']
I really don't see a team trading a 7th round pick for him.
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Yea in that case it would not be feasible. I was kind of hoping we would part with him last year, in which I didnt think a 4th rounder would be out of the question. Neither here or there at this point, but I think we are making mistakes in holding such quality depth at so many positions. It just eats up alot of salary, and roster spots.

[Alexir]

If Paremele is our best option at RB behind Rice, then I think we need to over pay for Willis. It is a lot of money but if anything happens to Rice....we are screwed. Joe cant put the team on his back like Rodgers.

[dirtybird10]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1297278505' post='636628']
If Paremele is our best option at RB behind Rice, then I think we need to over pay for Willis. It is a lot of money but if anything happens to Rice....we are screwed. Joe cant put the team on his back like Rodgers.
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I don't know if Parmalee with a good O line is going to be all that much worse then our running game last season with a crap line. Certainly Rice has many more intangibles that Parmalee does not, but we did not have much of a running game last year, and if we have McClain as our #2 and draft a fullback that would be a nice running game set up.

[Shammy]

trade him only if the value of the trade is as good or higher to the team as mcgahee's value to the team is .. i really think he'lle take a pay cut tho if he really wanted to be outta baltimore he would have been had some kind of fit like he did in buffalo

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1297278505' post='636628']
If Paremele is our best option at RB behind Rice, then I think we need to over pay for Willis. It is a lot of money but if anything happens to Rice....we are screwed. Joe cant put the team on his back like Rodgers.
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That might be the reason they overpay McClain for his FB/HB services and actually turn him into that hybrid RB. Then go out and sign a traditional blocking FB who can't catch at all, can barely run with the FB just likes blowing people up like Sam Gash used to.

Dude had some titanic blocks in that 2000 season.

[dirtybird10]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1297278903' post='636636']
That might be the reason they overpay McClain for his FB/HB services and actually turn him into that hybrid RB. Then go out and sign a traditional blocking FB who can't catch at all, can barely run with the FB just likes blowing people up like Sam Gash used to.

Dude had some titanic blocks in that 2000 season.
[/quote]

I think this would set the Ravens up for a bad *** running game.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='dirtybird10' timestamp='1297278450' post='636627']
Yea in that case it would not be feasible. I was kind of hoping we would part with him last year, in which I didnt think a 4th rounder would be out of the question. Neither here or there at this point, but [b]I think we are making mistakes in holding such quality depth at so many positions. It just eats up alot of salary, and roster spots.[/b]
[/quote]

How many positions is that the case though?

[bpytnjr58]

He will not get the money and the playing time so trade him and get something in return.