Ravens’ McGahee Unconcerned About Status

Baltimore Ravens veteran running back Willis McGahee has been supplanted in the backfield by second-year back Ray Rice, a possibly temporary development that doesn’t seem to bother him. McGahee has been sidelined for most of the Ravens’ workouts due to undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this offseason. “I don’t mind,” McGahee told the Carroll County Times and the Baltimore Sun. “Ray has been here the whole offseason. It wouldn’t be right, just coming in and taking over. I respect game. “Ray has been here the whole offseason and going with the ones when I wasn’t here. Work is work. You’re going to get work whether it’s with the first, second or third.” Rice, a second-round draft pick from Rutgers last year, has looked sharp during minicamps and has gained some upper-body bulk. McGahee, who signed a seven-year, $40.12 million contract with Baltimore after being acquired in a trade from the Buffalo Bills, is coming off a career-low season of 671 yards. McGahee dealt with knee, rib and eye injuries last season as fullback Le’Ron McClain wound up leading the team in rushing and was named to the Pro Bowl. “I know what I can do,” said McGahee, who rushed for 1,207 yards and scored seven touchdowns in 2007 during his first season in Baltimore. “I know I can turn the light switch on when I need to. I’m ready to turn it on.” At least for now, though, Rice ranks ahead of McGahee. However, Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron likes to rotate his backs and split up the carries. So, whether McGahee winds up regaining his job or not, he’s likely to get his share of the workload.