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Willis McGahee: RB, Bills
Sporting News, The, Nov 15, 2004
STRENGTHS: Has good size (6-0, 228) and running skills and is quickly developing into an explosive back. Has ideal speed and power and excellent burst to the hole. Has vision and patience, finds cutback lanes and shows great stop-and-start ability. Has an explosive second gear once he breaks through the line and is a threat to score every time he reaches the second level. Has great ability to turn the corner. Is a decisive outside runner who picks his crease and has terrific acceleration in the open field. Is developing his potential as a receiver and uses his natural athleticism and explosiveness well in space.
WEAKNESSES: Tends to run a bit too high and takes a lot of shots to the body. Must learn to run with better leverage and body lean. Blocking skills need to improve. Can slide over to pick up the blitz but has marginal technique as a blocker and needs to be more aggressive. Needs to improve his route-running skills, which should come with experience. Has decent hands but has had trouble catching passes away from his body.
BOTTOM LINE: McGahee was selected in the first round of the 2003 draft but sat out his rookie season while recovering from a major knee injury. He has bounced back well, but durability remains a concern because his running style makes him susceptible to taking a pounding. He shows no signs of damage from the injury and doesn't seem to have lost speed or explosiveness. If he has no setbacks, he eventually will rank among the best backs in the league.--War Room scouts
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