BALTIMORE – Linebacker David Bowens is in his first season with the Jets, having signed as a free agent during the offseason. Yet when the name Willis McGahee was brought up to him in conversation the other day, he said, “I know. I’ve heard.”
What Bowens has heard is how prolific McGahee, now the Ravens’ feature back whom the Jets must deal with today, has been against the Jets, rushing for 705 yards on 138 carries in his career in Buffalo.
“He’s a back that’s had our number,” Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis said.
McGahee has rushed for 100 or more yards in his last five meetings with the Jets, averaging more than 132 yards per game.
“He’s been very successful against us,” Jets linebacker Victor Hobson said. “Some people have those teams they just seem to do well against. Unfortunately, it’s been us in the past. He’s definitely added a lot to that Baltimore offense.”
“I think he’s one of the most underrated backs in the league,” Bowens said. “You always hear about [Kansas City’s] Larry Johnson and [San Diego’s] LaDanian Tomlinson, but [McGahee’s] not mentioned because he’s not scoring 25 or 30 touchdowns a year. He has it all. He’s just one of the good guys that doesn’t get mentioned.”
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It looks as if Jets rookie CB Darrelle Revis will start at CB again with Andre Dyson still questionable with a foot injury. Revis is likely to remain the starter. . . . The Jets also listed starters RB Thomas Jones (calf) and RG Brandon Moore (shoulder) as questionable, but both are expected to play. . . . CB Justin Miller, also listed as questionable with a thigh injury, could again be replaced on kickoff returns by RB Leon Washington.
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Ravens QB Steve McNair, questionable with a groin injury, is expected to be a game-time decision. . . . LB Ray Lewis is listed as questionable with an arm injury, but he’ll definitely play.