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Kiko Alonso for Lesean McCoy
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Bills acquired RB LeSean McCoy in exchange for LB Kiko Alonso.
It's a stunning trade in a league bereft of them. The move gives new Bills coach Rex Ryan a centerpiece for his "ground-and-pound" offense, and reunites Alonso with his college coach in Chip Kelly. The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Domowitch reported late last month that the Eagles were unlikely to keep Shady at his $11.95 million cap number. McCoy is coming off a year where he averaged just 4.2 yards per carry and was eased off goal-line duties, but remains one of the league's premier runners. He is still only 27 (in July). From a fantasy perspective, he remains a clear RB1. As for the Eagles, they now have a gaping hole at running back. For better or worse, Kelly is proving more than ready to exercise his new absolute control of the Eagles' roster.
I was surprised they just unloaded him.
It's a stunning trade in a league bereft of them. The move gives new Bills coach Rex Ryan a centerpiece for his "ground-and-pound" offense, and reunites Alonso with his college coach in Chip Kelly. The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Domowitch reported late last month that the Eagles were unlikely to keep Shady at his $11.95 million cap number. McCoy is coming off a year where he averaged just 4.2 yards per carry and was eased off goal-line duties, but remains one of the league's premier runners. He is still only 27 (in July). From a fantasy perspective, he remains a clear RB1. As for the Eagles, they now have a gaping hole at running back. For better or worse, Kelly is proving more than ready to exercise his new absolute control of the Eagles' roster.
I was surprised they just unloaded him.
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Two good players traded like this generally only happens in the NBA.
Shady is a much better player but I think Id rather have Alonso. RBs are a dime a dozen
Shady is a much better player but I think Id rather have Alonso. RBs are a dime a dozen
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WOW I am shocked right now. Biggest trade in the NFL in awhile. Why would the eagles do this. He is their offense.
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cap relief is the only answer I can come up with.
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Yeah I guess, I would at least got a 2nd or 3rd pick. Who do the eagles go after now at RB. CJ, Bush, Gore. damn this is crazy. I agree we don't see this in the NFL too often. I like it when it does happen.
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Tell that to Chip Kelly. Not like this draft doesn't have a lot of good RB's, anyways.
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I kind of think the Bills got punked here.
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Glad McCoy is outta the east
Chip's ego at work
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Him, Maclin and Foles. And its not like they seem too interested in the other two
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Nope not when your offense is base off your RB. Bad move. Eagles should of got more. Bills just need a QB now. they have a Defense.
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It sure looks like all these moves were designed to make sure Maclins stays an Eagle.
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I agree with this. Eagles now sign Maclin or Cobb.
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Did ESPN jump the gun again.
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My team has Jamaal Charles... remember the 2012 Chiefs offense?
QB's drive the offenses- even mediocre QB's. The Bills offense will still be bleh so long as EJ Manuel is there.
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Guys, this is not surprising to any Eagles fan. Chip was visibly frustrated with Lesean McCoy, who seemed to think he was Barry Sanders part II and would dance and try to get a big run out of everything instead of hitting holes quickly and getting a good four yards. McCoy also had a large cap number, and Philly seems to be going on the warpath cutting vets who were making too much.
I thought there was a chance they would cut Shady outright if he didn't take a pay cut. Instead, they just dealt him for an ILB, which was a need position. My big issue with the trade is that Alonso is coming off a torn ACL. I hope they did their homework and are convinced he is going to be 100%.
I thought there was a chance they would cut Shady outright if he didn't take a pay cut. Instead, they just dealt him for an ILB, which was a need position. My big issue with the trade is that Alonso is coming off a torn ACL. I hope they did their homework and are convinced he is going to be 100%.
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