Baltimore rookie RB Ray Rice scooted around the practice field in constant motion during a mandatory minicamp that concluded Sunday. Although the former Rutgers star is listed at 5-foot-8, 200 pounds on the roster, he's not diminutive in terms of his game or durability. Drafted in the second round last month, Rice is vying to become the primary backup to Willis McGahee, reports the Carroll County Times. "That kid can flat-out play," McGahee said. "Man, he’s quick." One year removed from a 2,012-yard season in his third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign, Rice became the 55th overall selection of the draft when Baltimore was unable to land cornerbacks Mike Jenkins and Brandon Flowers. Even though Rice lacks ideal size, he plays with the requisite heart the coaching staff and scouts are seeking. (Updated 05/13/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
McGahee led the Ravens with 1,207 rushing yards last season and was named to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for San Diego Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson. With a McGahee-Rice tandem, the Ravens would love to recreate offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s success in San Diego with Tomlinson and Michael Turner. For Rice, who said he patterns his game after similarly-sized Jacksonville Jaguars runner Maurice Jones-Drew, he should be viewed as a low-end Fantasy option. Consider Rice a good handcuff to McGahee and a low-end pick in seasonal leagues. In dynasty formats, Rice is a solid mid-round selection. (Updated 05/13/2008).
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Baltimore rookie RB Ray Rice scooted around the practice field in constant motion during a mandatory minicamp that concluded Sunday. Although the former Rutgers star is listed at 5-foot-8, 200 pounds on the roster, he's not diminutive in terms of his game or durability. Drafted in the second round last month, Rice is vying to become the primary backup to Willis McGahee, reports the Carroll County Times. "That kid can flat-out play," McGahee said. "Man, he’s quick." One year removed from a 2,012-yard season in his third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign, Rice became the 55th overall selection of the draft when Baltimore was unable to land cornerbacks Mike Jenkins and Brandon Flowers. Even though Rice lacks ideal size, he plays with the requisite heart the coaching staff and scouts are seeking. (Updated 05/13/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
McGahee led the Ravens with 1,207 rushing yards last season and was named to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for San Diego Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson. With a McGahee-Rice tandem, the Ravens would love to recreate offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s success in San Diego with Tomlinson and Michael Turner. For Rice, who said he patterns his game after similarly-sized Jacksonville Jaguars runner Maurice Jones-Drew, he should be viewed as a low-end Fantasy option. Consider Rice a good handcuff to McGahee and a low-end pick in seasonal leagues. In dynasty formats, Rice is a solid mid-round selection. (Updated 05/13/2008).
