I can only assume that McGahee was banged up last season, that’s the only reason I can justify the Ravens only giving him 170 carries, 89 less than his career low. He still managed to find the end zone seven times. His 3.9 yard per carry average is a concern but I still expect a bounce back season from McGahee.
('09 Proj: 275 att, 1,102 yds, 10 touchdowns, 33 rec, 232 yds, 0 TDs) ~Robb Perkins
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I do not look for McGahee to have much fantasy value in 2009. To many injuries and good backs pushing him. Depending on salary cap issues, he could be released at some point. I do not even think his contribution will be on the radar.
('09 Proj: 400 total yards and 2 touchdowns) ~Dave Fosdick
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The road hasn’t gotten any easier for McGahee, who couldn’t be cut by the Ravens for cap reasons. He’ll split carries with the team's other runners and continue to be a fantasy non-factor.
('09 Proj: 150 att, 700 total yds, 5 touchdowns) ~Stan Feldman
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My mom always said, "If you can't say something GREAT about any former Miami Hurricanes player, than don't say anything at all. Well, actually my mom didn't say that, I say that to my girls. And since I don't want to say that McGahee's star faded in 2008, I'm just going to say I'm not sure he is going to continue to get enough opportunities to be fantasy relevant in 2009. Particularly if he stays in Baltimore, who are very excited about the potential of Ray Rice and LeRon McClain.
('09 Proj: I'm not saying) ~Jon “The wuss” Rascon
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McClain has carved out his role and everything I saw of Ray Rice last year (which granted, wasn't much) he looked very natural and fluid as receiver. Barring injury, I believe this three headed cluster**** of a backfield remains in 2009. QB Joe Flacco still faces an uphill climb on the learning curve and there will be no shortage of attempts again this year. Too bad those attempts will be sliced and diced to the point that Baltimore's leader on any given Sunday is looking at about 15 carries.
('09 Proj: 120 att, 650 total yds, 5 touchdowns) ~Rick Perkins
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McGahee owners endured such a frustrating season last year, it’s hard to imagine too many of them lining up to take another crack this year. Even though he proved that he can still be productive (three 100 yard efforts last season), his inconsistency and the fact that Baltimore will likely go with a three-pronged committee approach next year will make it difficult to ascertain whether he, LeRon McLain or Ray Rice will be getting the majority of carries any given week. When you factor in his injury history as well, you’re better off letting someone else make the mistake of selecting him.
('09 Proj: 180 att, 700 yds, 4 touchdowns) ~Frank Mazzola
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His numbers ended up okay, but clearly his best days are behind him and he was part of a three headed monster in Baltimore’s backfield last season. He will be back in Baltimore which is bad news for fantasy owners, as the younger McClain and Rice are there again too. Decline alert here. A #3 option at running back for now.
('09 Proj: 650 total yds, 4 touchdowns) ~Steve Cavanagh
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Ugh. Do I have to? I’m still smarting from believing McGahee was going to be a great sleeper in 2008; thereby ruining myself in two leagues. Cam Cameron still doesn’t like him that much. Le’Ron McClain will get most of the work again. Just forget McGahee exists.
('09 Proj: 150 att, 750 total yds, 4 touchdowns) ~Jeremy Fischer