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LeSean McCoy | Running Back

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (24) / 7/12/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 208
College: Pittsburgh
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LeSean McCoy reportedly showed up to spring workouts in his "best shape ever."
Shady got the memo about the breakneck pace of Chip Kelly's offense, and the peak physical conditioning it requires. McCoy averaged just 4.2 yards per carry last season after averaging 5.0 between 2010-11. Perhaps he thinks his conditioning was one of the reasons why. Although Kelly favors a multi-back approach, there's no doubt McCoy will be his lead dog. He's locked into top-five status in fantasy leagues. May 17 - 11:19 AM
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

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LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

The criminal case against LeSean McCoy regarding the December party bus incident is still ongoing.

Right now, McCoy is only facing civil charges from a woman who claims the Eagles running back told his bodyguard, "Big John," to "get her." She says Big John struck her in the face, physically restrained her on the ground, poured a beverage onto her, and forcibly dragged her. She also alleges McCoy kicked her off the bus while on the New Jersey Turnpike, but let her back on and then left her once they arrived at a rest stop. This doesn't mean McCoy will ever be charged criminally, but New Jersey State Police have not closed their investigation.
Source: ESPN.com
May 15 - 8:36 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy is being sued for assault.

There's a major difference between sued and charged, but it's still a potential headache for the Eagles. The suit's plaintiff alleges McCoy assaulted her before kicking her off of a New Year's Eve party bus. McCoy has admitted to kicking the woman off the bus, but denies the assault. The plaintiff is seeking $50,000 in damages. Criminal charges appear unlikely, so the episode is unlikely to affect McCoy on the field.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 14 - 2:19 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy said Chip Kelly's offense "is like a freaking track meet."

"You’re going to need another back in this offense," said McCoy. "I think any back, no matter how great of shape he’s in, is going to need some extra help...It’s like a relay. You need extra guys." McCoy also said that the Eagles are getting off double the amount of reps in practice than they had in the past. It's yet to be determined how much Kelly's offense will resemble its Oregon incarnation, though it's sounding like the pace will be very similar.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Apr 20 - 9:50 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

Chip Kelly's running backs averaged 39.2 rushes per game his final season at Oregon.

That's compared to Andy Reid's final season with the Eagles, where he handed the ball off to his running backs just 20.2 times per game. It's highly unlikely Kelly dials up as many designed runs his first year in the NFL, but the Eagles are clearly no longer going to be a pass-first offense. LeSean McCoy believes he'll have to be spelled regularly as a result. "I think any back, no matter how great of shape he's in, he's going to need some extra help," McCoy said. "I know that. Bryce (Brown) is good enough. He can play." Brown will be an intriguing late-round pick in fantasy drafts.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Apr 19 - 9:44 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

After studying Chip Kelly's Oregon teams, NFL Films' Greg Cosell observed that Kelly's offensive "foundation" is the running game.

We've been trying to pound this home; Kelly runs a spread, but it isn't a pass-happy spread. "It's an option-run game, with the quarterback as the initial decision maker," writes Cosell. Kelly spreads out opponents in four-wide sets and attacks with the run. Because the NCAA's wider hashmarks affect the starting point of each play, it remains to be seen how effective Kelly's strategy will be on NFL fields. We do love the hire for LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown's fantasy value. Cosell expects McCoy and Brown to line up on the field together, "consistently."
Source: Yahoo Sports
Mar 7 - 6:59 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley is preparing his players for a run-heavy offense.

"They should be licking their chops," Staley said of LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown. Although new coach Chip Kelly has earned a reputation as an up-tempo innovator that puts crooked numbers on the scoreboard, he's actually a run-first coach. Over the last three seasons, Oregon has ranked fourth, first and fifth respectively in the nation in total rushing yards.
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Feb 20 - 10:53 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley said LeSean McCoy "can be the best to play the game."

It's a bit of hyperbole from Staley, but McCoy's game tape in both the running and receiving game is special. His ability to make defenders miss with violent cuts is unparalleled and he also established short-yardage chops by running for 17 touchdowns in 2011. McCoy won't turn 25 until July and has had no serious leg injuries since breaking into the NFL four years ago. He'll lose some reps to Bryce Brown in 2013, but new coach Chip Kelly can easily make up that production by getting McCoy into open space more often in a run-first offense.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Feb 14 - 10:18 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

OC Pat Shurmur said the Eagles plan to give both LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown a "generous" number of carries.

Former coach Andy Reid often hinted at a committee, but when the chips were down he rode his starter. Shurmur and Chip Kelly, however, appear set on using two backs. "It's a long season, and a guy can run out of gas quickly," Shurmur said. "If you have guys who are different, you can use them in different ways, and you try to play to their strengths." From LeGarrette Blount and Jeremiah Johnson, to LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner, to Barner and De'Anthony Thomas, Kelly was a believer in two-back rotations at Oregon. The exact split between McCoy and Brown will likely come down to how much Brown improves this offseason. His issues with ball security and bouncing runs to the outside as a rookie were major red flags.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: CSN Philly
Feb 12 - 11:00 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy rushed 10 times for 45 yards and caught five passes for 61 yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.

McCoy's ability to get yards that aren't blocked and excel in the passing game is nothing short of elite. Whoever is the next coach of the Eagles will realize that. Even though his season was crippled by Andy Reid's red-zone play-calling, the Eagles' inability to get a lead and a serious concussion, McCoy still managed 1,213 total yards and five touchdowns in just 12 games. A regime change can only bring good things for McCoy, who will be a clear-cut RB1 after running circles around Bryce Brown in 2013 training camp.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 06:37:00 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy played on 64-of-76 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Redskins.

What timeshare? McCoy's first game since sustaining a concussion in Week 11 was impressive. Despite admitting to fatigue, he consistently picked up yardage that wasn't blocked and excelled as a safety valve for rookie Nick Foles. Bryce Brown ended up playing just 10 snaps. We don't know how the next Eagles' coach will feel, but McCoy is the clear feature back for Andy Reid.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 10:43:00 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy (concussion) rushed 13 times for 45 yards and caught nine passes for 77 yards in the Eagles' 27-20 Week 16 loss to the Redskins.

McCoy was a workhorse in his first game since Week 11. He looked extremely fresh, showing his "cut on dime" moves while shaking numerous Redskins defenders out of their shoes. Bryce Brown barely even played in the second half, ending up with just four touches and watching as McCoy racked up catches on check-downs and screens. If there was any doubt that McCoy is the superior back, it was squashed in this one. He'll close out a lost season against the rival Giants in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:51:00 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

According to Eagles coach Andy Reid, LeSean McCoy (concussion) "won't be (in for) a normal workload like you'd see during the season" in Sunday's return.

Reid said he's "going to keep a close eye" on his No. 1 back, who hasn't played since Week 11. We'd still expect McCoy to lead the Eagles' backfield in carries against the Redskins, but he's going to cede a lot of work to change-of-pace back Bryce Brown, perhaps as many as 10-12 touches. McCoy might be best suited to your flex spot for the fantasy finals.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Sheil Kapadia on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 01:18:00 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy (concussion) will start Sunday's game against the Redskins.

Unlike Michael Vick, McCoy is a core piece of the Eagles' future. So now that he's gained full clearance from the Eagles' doctors and an independent neurologist, he's reclaiming his starting job. Rookie Bryce Brown will be mixed in as a change-of-pace back, likely for at least eight touches. McCoy should be plenty fresh after sitting out the last four games, putting him on the RB2 radar over the final two weeks. He was averaging 98.5 total yards per game before going down.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 11:54:00 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday that LeSean McCoy has a "chance" to play in Week 16 against the Redskins after being medically cleared to return from his concussion.

McCoy has missed the last four games. Reid's comments suggest he's indeed been cleared for game action after only being cleared to practice last week. We still have our doubts about whether McCoy will return this year. The Eagles have nothing to play for aside from pride and youth opportunities, and hindsight would make the decision look disastrous if McCoy were concussed again upon return.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 05:25:00 PM