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
Goodnight Broncos Country….not because I’m woozy,but because my Bronco Bros aren’t on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be up till daylight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which is about 3.5 hours from now!
All kinds of fishing down here bro….fly fishing,trout,crappie,Bass,Catfish,samon,any DAMN thing you want,I can take you right to it,like a Damn Indian,I am………….honest!
Got a pond next to the barn with 4 foot bass in it……….and 12-15 point Whitetail deer to hunt,you would love it bro!
and Big A$$ Black Bear…like 400-500 pounds!!!!!!!!!
and big a$$ turkey too!
Later FTR………..always nice Broncin’ with you bro!
ILMSDB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What up Broncos Country!!! Big shout out to my Rangers getting it done in triple overtime last night… Seems like kod “conveniently” went out of town…
Btw, I’m loving the new blog! Thanks again to the admin staff for the updates! Just out of curiosity, I went to a few other teams sites, and this completely blows away anything they got by a mile. I encourage everyone to check them out as well. The layout is sexy, I love the archives, and the bigger pictures are great! Also, for those who aren’t aware, you can click the top banner with the Broncos helmet, and it will take you a condensed snap shot of the last few blogs, making it very easy to navigate.
Sad abbout Seau! I remember him chasing Elway for years. That dude could play!
OK Broncos Country: Love the new site. I keep getting that I already post stuff I have not. So know I am teleporting or teleposting LOL.
GO BRONCOS!
FTR
IT worked!! Yeaaa.
Congrats to ab and B/F/E for winning the draft contest.
FTR
Wow… Suggs tore his Achilles and is out for the season…. Huge blow for that squad……
Lol @ teleporting/teleposting!
Seau could take over a game. Like LT and Ray Lewis. Its sad so many take thier own life.
FTR
You know what if the strips were vertical it would be like the socks are Brocos wore. Just Kidding.
FTR
Well we will not have to worry about Terrell Suggs when we play the Ravens this year it looks like…
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has torn his Achilles and will likely miss the 2012 season, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
Suggs was working out and doing drills in Arizona, which is his normal offseason plan. It’s a huge blow for the pass-rush hungry Ravens, who will be without the reigning defensive player of the year.
FTR, are you referring to the alternate white and orange color for each post?
freak – not sure which is worse for the Ravens, loosing Suggs, or knowing they passed on the Wolfe Blitzer!!!
Wolfe eats nails, and poops chains!!!
Broncos Country:
Broncos OTA dates are out:
May 21-23, May 30-June 1, June 4-7
May 11-13 (rookies), June 12-14
GO BRONCOS!
FTR
OT
Yea just a bad joke. It’s actualy easy to read.
FTR
Yep. It looks better on my iPad than my desktop. I think the color needs to tweaked slightly for Explorer. I bet they thought about orange and blue, but developers tend to stick with lighter color schemes for the body of the site.
goodmorning bronco bros, hows your head feeling FTR
TAKE THAT SUGGS!!! Man I really hate that Dbag. Hate is a strong word, i shall use dislike instead … the dbag part however will stay. lol
oh yea, Good Morning all
Later days, TRB
Yah cant stand him either man, and, why do these idiots go out and play basketball, cant he hit a golf ball LMAO. Hey TRB whats ILMSDB mean, I see it alot.
I
Love
Me
Some
Denver
Broncos
I hate to hear of any player being hurt, but if it has to be one, well, it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
!!!!!!!!!!!ILMSDB!!!!!!!!!!
I see the guys have answered. Thats what it means Miller. Made popular on here by our very own OC I believe and he just posted again with that classic OC enthusiasm.
Later days, TRB
If you’re considering buying the NFL Game day package ($199 this year compared to $320 last year) you might want to do what I did. I called Directv and said that I wanted to pay for the package in full right now but since the Broncos already had at least 5 nationally televised games I’d like a discount. Gal said to wait and see what she could do. She said that since I was paying in full that she couldn’t discount the NFL package so she’d take $10.00 off my regular Directv bill for the next 6 months. So, in effect, I’m getting the NFL Game Day packager for only $139!
Looks like the NFL fans really put the hurts on their Game Day package income last year.
Kool, thank , you guys thats pretty cool.
@Southstand, hey brother I just called Direct TV Im locked in at 199.00 and I think its 6 payments of 39.00 or something like that. The guy told me to call back in July because thats when all the discounts start with it. So when I call in july, I will be able to get the Ticket for 120.00 or less he said. Ive had it since the first yr it came out, so you might want to call in july and you can probably get it cheaper then that.
***new blog***
what up Miller!
Hey everyone, hope you dont mind a new fan, I am die hard Peyton Manning fan. Ex UT-VOL so I have to follow Peyton. I hope he does really well and you guys can win a championship with him, I hated to see what Irsay did knowing that Peyton is healthy. I am still a Colts fan, but I want to see Peyton win at least one more before he retires.
I know your defense started off slow last year, but did it progress as well as advertised, or was that a sign of one heck of a running game and slowing the game down? Peyton brings a whole new dynamic to the team. Even at 90%, he is better than 95% of hte QBs in the league. I love how they bring up he didnt have that great of a season in 2010, but yet he threw for 4700 yards and 33 tds, so what on the picks, what they dont say is that the Oline was horrid, he had on avg about 2.3 seconds to throw the ball, unlike Brady who has a lifetime to throw. And no run game, Garcon dropping passes, No Clark, Addai out, and only Reggie on double to triple coverage due to Collie being out. But still put up 4700 yards. Not bad.