McGahee frustrated with recent performance

Dec/12/08 07:52 AM Filed in: Willis McGahee
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Ravens running back Willis McGahee expects to be healthy enough to play in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But, he understands if the team decides to use him sparringly.

McGahee's struggles continued in last Sunday's 24-10 win over the Washington Redskins when he rushed for just 32 yards, had a fumble and dropped a pass. The six-year veteran, who missed practice Wednesday due to a family issue, has rushed for just 58 yards in his last four games while the Ravens rely more on fullback Le'Ron McClain and rookie Ray Rice to carry the ground game. McGahee has rushed for 521 yards on 152 carries while McClain leads the Ravens with 606 yards on 162 carries. Rice leads the team with a 4.2 yards per carry average.

"To tell you the truth. I wouldn't," said McGahee on whether he thought the coaches still had confidence in him, "I haven't had the best season. Right now, Le'Ron [McClain] and Ray [Rice] are the hot guys. You stick with your guns.

(theexaminer.com)