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2013 Denver Broncos Offseason analysis: Running BacksPart 2 of a 9 Part Series Willis McGahee, 2013 base salary: $2.5 million: The 31 year old veteran was ready to go had the Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship game. His effectiveness would have most likely been limited. The 9th year pro out of the University of Miami will have some more time to rehab his torn MCL and the compression fracture in his right knee.McGahee showed the same consistent power back skills that he showed in 2011, when he rushed for 1,199 yards and was the main engine in the Broncos rushing attack. While McGahee can still an asset at age 31, he is most likely done being the Broncos featured back going into 2013.Should the Broncos deem his health satisfactory along with his salary, he should be expected tocompete to be a part of a running attack by committee next season. Status: Retained, depending on his progress in the off-season, McGahee should continue to shoulder a portion of the rushing attack, his fe...
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