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
You guys need to get with your IT guys and fix this site!!!
ILMSDB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get it fixed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FTR
I agree…….I can’t even see the whole blog sometimes…….just have o guess at the letters I can’t see….
FTR….I’m drinkin’ an ice cold beer at 1:34 AM bro….haha!
I keep getting duplacte post. What—?
Peace Out.
been drinkin’ since 7:00 EST…………….lucky me..lol.
I think skillz or buck was getting double posts earlier…….
I am having a Bud lite my self. I thing copy and paste is screwed up. Enjoy your beer bro cuz this posting screw up is stopping me from posting. LOL
Pace out my Bronco Bro…I’ll drink a cold one for ya…lol.
Screw the strips and let us post Mr who ever!!
Pisssed
FTR
Nite all!! Go Broncos!!
FTR
This is a Bud Lite Night bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn don’t leave bro,I’m having problems now that I have a drinking buddy…God Damnit!!!!!!!!!!
COME BACK!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F.T.R…….is the best handle of all time,I tried to think of one that would top it……but to no avail..there is none..best handle ever!
B,F,E
Game on Bro whats up
Just relaxing drinking an ice cold Bud Lite…AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!…..or 12 ….or 13……….haha!
I like the new gut Sculpthe chifs
Got plenty more…..don’t usually get drunk until the weekend but W.T.F. have nothing to do tomorrow…….except go pick up a dirt bike for my son,whenever I want…and install an air condition unit whenever,lol.
Thats the Scalpthe chifs!!
LMAO!
How many Bud Lites you had…lol.
I got layed off last thursday so I am having a few myself
Iam at three Jim Beams and going into number 8th Bud
Sorry to hear that bro………..it happens but it’s still a biotch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few beers will make it better tho!
Been there done that bro!
JB shooters Bro
Hell yeah….now your hanging with me buddy…lol…..that sounds like me!
I will be all good have some offers inMD maybe I will be FTR East LOL
Looks like eveyone else has gone to bed Bro
I got a whole quart of moonshine on hold,but it’s never been cut,it’s like 180 proof…Hell you can’t drink it…it’ll freaking kill you,I gotta cut it as bad as I hate to.I also have a 5th and a half of Canadian Mist,Smirnoff vodka,you name it bro,I got it..haha!
East ain’t so bad bro,been here all my life…….the rest are a bunch of lite weights or they don’t wanna talk to us…whatever!
2:00 AM…………..WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a bad habbit of turning the football blog into a drinking blog……sorry!
A lot of poster like my handle my bro. But its just me and I hate the fadiers and got lucky to get it.
It’s like the master of all handles bro………NO ONE CAN EVER TOUCH IT………….BE PROUD OF IT AND TAKE IT TO YOUR FREAKING GRAVE BRO……….it can’t ever be topped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get me wrong here. I look forward to moving east. I can mow my grass and say what I want!! And Bronco Bros like you>
ILMSDB!! East or West we are the best!
FTR
So you are moving East?
I think TRB lives in MD!
Some off the new blogers do not evan know what it stads for!!
I’ve been to MD/DC…….not a pleasant sight for me tho,but I am a country boy all my life tho!
If I get my new job it.s in North MD Germantown, Looking at Fredicks MD.
Yeah I’ve noticed a LOT of new bloggers on here,I try to cut them some slack,but some are smart a$$ know-it-alls!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve not been on as long as you,but I’ve been here for over 3 years,but it makes no difference….you can’t tell anyone a Damn thing if they don’t wanna hear it!
Hell maybe we can hook up somewhere if you move,I live like 600 miles from DC,closer than 2000 miles to Colorado!
Me too bro I,am in AZ now but come from Greely CO. I am more 4 acres and leave me the f**k alone. Born and raised in north Denver off 48th.
I live on a 70 acre farm house,connected to Big South Fork River and Recreational Area…plenty of fishing,riding,hunting…..away from everything bro!
I’ve got a rifle and a shotgun and a 4 wheel drive,and a country boy can survive!
If I go east I would love to hook up!! The wife is calling and I must go. But we will talk again Bro. Drink a cold one for me!
Peace Out!
FTR
Not that much different than the west!
Peace out bro……and I will drink several cold ones for you my Bronco Brother!!!!!!
B.F.E.
Did you say fishing. Man I love a light rod stream fishing.
Later B.F.E