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"I don't know what everybody is talking about," Baltimore's head coach said. "We really like Willis McGahee. We think he's a really good player, and we plan on Willis being a huge part of what we're doing in December.

"He's been practicing very well. He's getting stronger and stronger throughout the course of the season, and there's no question in my mind that Willis McGahee, a very talented back, is going to be a huge part of what we're doing here down the stretch."

As for McGahee's disappearing act against the Bengals, Harbaugh maintained that it was purely a strategic move.

"We felt like it was best to go," said Harbaugh. "It has to do with the Cincinnati game. It has to do with future games. It's all what we think gives us the best chance to win games as we go, and Willis understands that."

Earlier today, McGahee released a statement, which reads as follows:

"I support my Team and Coach Harbaugh, and I love playing in Baltimore. I am working hard and look forward to helping our Team win another Championship. Recently, LeRon [McClain], Ray [Rice] and myself had the opportunity to give back to 700 families for Thanksgiving. It has been great working together with such good teammates on and off the field."

Interesting.

When asked if he expects his Pro Bowl running back to contribute more this Sunday against the Redskins, Harbaugh gave just a two-word answer.

"We'll see."