Potential Market For McGahee

We've been pondering Willis McGahee's future with the Baltimore Ravens since late November. McGahee has been relegated to being a high-priced backup at this point, with a salary that jumps to $3.6 million in 2010 and $6 million in 2011. Following the Ravens' playoff exit, McGahee told Ravens Insider that he expects big things, whether he stays or goes. Subsequently, beat writer Mike Preston wrote that this was likely McGahee's last season in Baltimore.

With the strong chance of no salary cap next season, McGahee could be cut; after all, $3.6 million is a lot of money for a situational
player, and 2010 will be an opportunity for franchises to take a do-over on some of their over-valued contracts without taking a cap hit. Ravens coach John Harbaugh indicated that he wanted to bring McGahee back, but Willis' salary could be an issue. As noted by Pro
Football Weekly, he could remain in Baltimore, but would likely have to do a deal similar to what LaDainian Tomlinson did last offseason: re-work his current pact to suit his diminished role with the team.

We could see teams such as the Texans, Chargers and Lions show some interest in Willis, as all three are on the hunt for a traditional starting RB this offseason. The Ravens will likely look to add some draft picks in exchange, per Ravens blog Baltimore Beatdown.

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(espn.com)