McGahee has good feeling about season

WESTMINSTER - Willis McGahee doesn't look like he should be on the physically unable to perform list.

One year after admittedly showing up to training camp out of shape, the Baltimore Ravens' running back was sporting a leaner physique as he dashed around the field with no shirt on yesterday after the team opened training camp.

The Ravens are taking precautionary measures with McGahee's surgically-repaired knee after he underwent arthroscopic surgery this offseason even though the former Pro Bowl runner hasn't complained about any pain or swelling.

Nonetheless, the Ravens held him out of the first practice of camp at McDaniel College just to be cautious about his knee.

"We want to make sure Willis' knee doesn't swell up," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "We want to make sure he can take the pounding of a workout and see how he responds."

McGahee might be cleared to practice as soon as today.

One year removed from a career-low season with 671 rushing yards, McGahee showed up nearly a half-hour before practice to get in some extra work.

A year ago, McGahee needed to have knee surgery after a few sluggish practices.

"I'm looking forward to this season," McGahee said. "It's going to be a good season. I can feel it in my bones."

The Ravens are impressed by McGahee's conditioning with Harbaugh emphasizing that he looked very good during a running test and noting that the former 1,200-yard rusher had gained some muscle in his lower body.

"I'd say so far, so good," Harbaugh said. "He looks like he's done a good job."



(hometownannapolis.com)