Before Willis McGahee needed to have his knee scope, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron indicated that he was going to increase McGahee’s workload this season.

“There is no question in my mind that Willis McGahee can be a three-down back,” offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said. “I think this is the right time in his career to do it. With his ability, there is no reason why he shouldn’t excel on three downs.”

But the Baltimore Ravens invested a second-round draft pick on Rutgers RB Ray Rice.  With Willis McGahee out, Ray Rice capitalized in their pre-season loss to Minnesota.

The only bright spot for the Ravens’ offense was Rice, who ran for 77 yards and a touchdown.

The Vikings led the league last season by allowing 74.1 rushing yards a game. By halftime, Rice had darted for 71 yards.

Harbaugh downplayed any potential battle for the starting running back job.

“[When] Willis is healthy and he’s ready to go, he’s our starter,” Harbaugh said. “But [Rice] played like a starter.”

I agree with Harbaugh that Willis McGahee should be the starter.  However, should the Ravens be increasing McGahee’s workload when he comes back and he’s healthy like Cameron suggests?  It doesn’t make sense to me.  In today’s era, RBs should share the load.  It’s such a physically demanding position.  Why not try to preserve both?