Fresh off a record-breaking season on the ground in 2011, running back Willis McGahee is ready to hit the ground running with the team’s new-look offense in 2012.
The biggest change to that unit is the newly-signed four-time NFL MVP quarterback that will be under center when Denver opens its season against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 9.
“Who wouldn’t be happy to play with Peyton Manning?” McGahee said. “He’s arguably the best quarterback there is. I was ecstatic.”
McGahee said he’s excited to join forces with the player that fellow former Raven Justin Bannan called “The Baltimore Killer” for his success against the Ravens.
“It feels great, because we’re actually playing Baltimore, so I guess he can be The Baltimore Killer all he wants,” McGahee said. “I’m happy. I can’t complain. It’s great to have Peyton on our team.”
While the coaches are now allowed on the field in conjunction with the beginning of Phase Two of the offseason program this week, McGahee credited Manning with helping the team get a leg up during Phase One of the program.
“He brings a different kind of leadership to the team and not only on the football field, but off the field in the weight room,” McGahee said. “He’s that guy that is making sure everybody is doing everything right. That’s what some of us need.”
Below are some other quick hits from McGahee’s press conference:
On retired safety Brian Dawkins
“It’s different. B-Dawk is my guy. That’s who I sat next to on the plane, that’s who I sat next to on game day. It’s going to be different. I think Dawkins is one of those guys who is very passionate about what he does. It doesn’t even matter what he’s doing – on the field or off the field, he’s going to be passionate and he’s going to tell you what he feels. That’s what I like about him – he’s not going to hold his tongue or anything.”
On whether he’s watched any tape of the Colts’ running game
“I just roll with the flow. I’ve been watching the film, but at the end of the day, who says it is going to go like that when the season starts?”
On playing the safety position during the Pro Bowl
“That was a dream I always wanted to do. Coaches fulfilled it.”
On rookie RB Ronnie Hillman being born in 1991
“No. (WR Brandon) Stokley is older than me, so I’m not worried about it [laughing]. I’m only 30 now, come on. I came out when I was 20. He’ll be alright.”
On WR Eric Decker’s chemistry with QB Peyton Manning
“I can see the bond they’re getting because they’re always laughing and joking around and I get kind of jealous sometimes in the weight room (laughs), but they’re a [quarterback] and receiver so their chemistry has to be a little better.”
-Stuart Zaas
Tags: Brian Dawkins Retirement, Eric Decker, Offseason Conditioning Program, Peyton Manning, Ronnie Hillman, Willis McGahee
Sorry if I end up posting the same thing multiple times.
Trade a 1st round pick(#12) for a 6th round pick,I’d rather see if he can stay healthy,and give him one more chance,and then cut him after this year,if he dosen’t pan out,or ends up injured again…just me!
well then lets hope he preforms and we get a fourth for him
I just hate the wasted pick with him. Imagine what else we could’ve gotten.
Dang guys I’ve never read soo much about injuries with peyton. I can understand non bronco fans but lets give it a rest. Elway was 37 and 38 when he won his two superbowls. His surgery was only to clean out some bad nerves. Let’s think positive and move on
and i think u are thinking in terms of inside the box shoot a sixth or a fifth round pick could be packaged with another to move up to grab some1 earlier in the first or just move into the third i mean it is an extra pick those can be used for bigger things
LOL! I’m with you. No surgeries.
What I am trying to say is the Broncos could end up getting a heck of a player for some1 whose nickname is NOSHOW ya know
Whatever is meant to be will happen. I am pretty confident about what he’ll do this year. Lets only think positive things.
Right on freak,I agree bro……let’s put these rumours to rest now!
PM is primed and ready to lead us to the SB!
A 6th rounder for Knowhow would be great! lol Always better to get something for nothing
cant go broke accepting a profit Heck even a 7th for Knowshow would be something for nothing
I think PM will be just fine
what if u spend more than your profit ab? lol
If PM says he’s ready to go,I don’t see why all the doubters post all the negatives,PM is a class guy all the way,If he says let’s go,well then ByGod Let’s Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B.F.E.
Skillz if you spend more than a profit than you get a profit elsewhere to make up the difference.
AMEN B.F.E.
but what if you don’t have that many hoes?
Moreno is in a perform or go home year,we will see what he has to offer!
I am just kidding sorry ladies was just being silly
I’m telling ya, if he wasn’t healthy he wouldve retired!!! he knows more about his neck and body than we do!
Knoxville West,with all the UT players,Manning,Colquitt,Ayers,and Jackson…I can dig it,that’s for sure..suits me just fine!
We’ve had some great UT players in the past!
BTW…I’m a HUGE UT fan,lol.
PM is the classiest guy in the NFL,I’m tellin’ you guys if he couldn’t play he would have retired,a lot of nay sayers (I won’t mention names) say he’s washed up,but ByGod they will be eating crow before the season is over,but that’s ok,we have all kinds of room on the PM bandwagon!!!!!…..just quit the hatin’ on Peyton!
Is it just me or are others having trouble posting?
Beast if the guys in the lockeroom (Champ,Decker,Mcgahee) are saying Peyton is good to go thats enough for me. I don’t need anyone hating either and question their reasoning.
AMEN buck,good enough for me too bro!
I think most all the haters are TT fans……..
If you’re trying to post to me bro,you’ll have to call me B.F.E. Beast,or B F E,because my regular signature has been banned!
AB you there?
Whats up B F E? Ive been here just been reading.
Guess that was it Beast. First post wouldn’t work,changed you handle and it went through. I can’t wait to see our guys light it up. GO Broncos
Just as soon as Cutcliff and Stokley said PM was good to go,that was all I needed to jump on the bandwagon for the best QB of all time!
Just sitting here mellowing out with a cold one…….whaaaaaaaaasup?
Yeah buck if you post anything with a name in the post that has been banned,the entire post will be rejected,sorry guys for all the inconveniences!
Nothing bro just relaxing long few days at work.
I was the biggest one talking PMs injuries but just listen to what more and more people are saying about it. We should be good to go. I wont say SB this year but next year its a lot better chance IMO need the time to bond and get situated as a team.
About time we had a real arial attack….I can’t wait!
AB and Beast the contest winners on at the same time! Congrats ,both of you, .
Its going to be interesting thats for sure B F E
Thanks Buck
What you guys think of the NO suspensions placed on their players.
I think the league showed that there is no place for that going on in the NFL which is good!
I can understand your reasoning bro,but I’m on the bandwagon for this year,might be setting myself up for a fall,but the way I see it,we have a better QB,a better Defense,a better DC,a better strength and conditioning staff,and guys coming off injury,and a decent draft,plus some good additions at CFAs!….skies the limit!
Thanks buck!
I think the commisioner done a great job,no cheating in this league,way too much money floating around to have cheaters!!!!!
B F E I get all that bro! I dont set high hopes so if i get let down its not a long fall
Im really excited to see what Page and Robinson can do with Manning. I really hope they both make the roster.
Have you heard if Brees signed yet? Im glad Porter is ok.
Glad Porter wasn’t suspended,I think he will do a great job opposite Champ,if he does I think we need to sign him to a long term contract!
He’s only played for what,4 years……..so he’s like 26/27?
I dont think Brees has signed yet. I havnt heard anything of it if he has.
I think we have all the pieces to make a run for the SB this year. I think we have strengthened our position everwhere.
I understand your reasoning AB!
I’m too old for that philosophy tho..LMAO..I wanna win now!
Lol B F E!!! It would be great to see Denver seriously compete for the next 3-5 years!!! Even longer if Brock doesnt get rushed in his grooming!
I wish Dawk could have waited one more year. We might have been able to get him that ring.
I’m as excited as I have been since ’98,I knew Plummer wasn’t gonna take us anywhere,we have the players at the skill positions to at least make a run deep into the playoffs,imo!
AMEN bro……hopefully PM will stay healthy for 3-5 years and OZ will learn to be a great QB!!!!
Yeah buck,I wished Dawk would have stayed 1 more year,but it was ultimately his decision to make,ans he chose to retire..I’m just thankful that I have been around long enough to see Smith,Atwater,Lynch,and Dawk as Broncos!!!!!!!!