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Willis McGahee: A Denver Broncos career in 23 pictures

23 photos - like we could pick another number - highlighting Willis McGahee's underrated two-year career with the Denver Broncos.

By kmonty
  • McGahee in 2011 camp Willis McGahee runs drills in 2011 Denver Broncos camp as running backs coach Eric Studesville looks on. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
  • John Fox and Willis McGahee in the 2011 preseason Fox: "We'll run it when we're up by 20, we'll run it when we're down by 20. We'll run it five straight times in the playoffs with the game tied. You're gonna love me." (Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)
  • McGahee breaks out Sept 18, 2011; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver's first win of the 2011 season came behind 101 Willis McGahee rushing yards. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Sept 25, 2011; Nashville,TN, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (8) hands off to teammate Denver running back Willis McGahee (23) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
  • Tebow and McGahee Oct 9, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) congratulates running back Willis McGahee (23) after his rush for a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field. The Chargers defeated the Broncos, 29-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
  • Tebowmania begins Oct 23, 2011; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) is tackled by Miami Dolphins strong safety Yeremiah Bell (37) and Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Cameron Wake (91) in the first quarter at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
  • Willis McGahee, Raider-killer Nov 6, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the third period at O.co Coliseum. Denver defeated Oakland 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-USA TODAY Sport
  • McGahee's fumbles Willis McGahee had 8 touchdowns in Denver, but he also had 9 fumbles. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Overtime thriller Willis McGahee's 24-yard run in overtime set up Matt Prater to deliver the game-winning field goal against the San Diego Chargers on November 27, 2011. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Tebow and McGahee in 2011 (Luc Leclerc-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee was a Pro Bowler Did you forget? (Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Peyton Manning on McGahee's influence: "I’ll say this: Willis was a great help to me last year. A veteran running back—I played in the Pro Bowl with him—Willis has seen it all as a running back. When he got hurt last year, that was a blow to our team. We really kind of replaced him by committee. ... Willis was a big help to me last year and our team." (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee 2012 preseason August 26 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) runs with the football during the first quarter of a preseason game game against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
  • Opening Day The entire world watched Peyton Manning's Broncos debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Opening Day 2012. His first play: a handoff to Willis McGahee. (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)
  • McGahee soars vs. Falcons September 17, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) tackles Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) on a run in the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 27-21. McGahee had two touchdowns in the Broncos' failed comeback attempt. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
  • Manning and McGahee September 23 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to running back Willis McGahee (23) during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
  • Willis McGahee brought the Mile High Salute back to Denver (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)
  • McGahee celebrates Willis McGahee celebrates the Broncos' comeback victory against the San Diego Chargers in Week 6 2012. (Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee's best game in 2012 Oct 28 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) rushes with the football during second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Sports Authority Field. McGahee ran for a season-best 122 yards. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee's last game Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. McGahee would suffer MCL and leg injuries later in the game. This would be his last game as a Bronco. (Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee in minicamp Willis McGahee stretches in minicamp practices in 2013. McGahee would be cut two days later. (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)
  • Willis McGahee (Ron Chenoy - USA TODAY Sports)

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