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LeSean McCoy News & Rumors

Williams playing major role in molding McCoy
May 23
CSN Philly
 
"Ted Williams has been coaching the Eagles running backs for 15 years. He has coached Ricky Watters, Duce Staley, Brian Westbrook and now LeSean McCoy. Together, they have produced 10 of the top 15 rushing seasons in franchise history. Watters arrived as a star, a free agent with a Super Bowl ring and a Pro Bowl pedigree, but the others were drafted and developed here with the low-key Williams in the role of mentor and father figure. Judging by the bottom line, he has done his job well. "I tell them, 'My role is to make you better,'" Williams said. "I say, 'Follow me because I've been there. I know the way. I'll show you how to get it done.'""
Eagles, McCoy reach deal
May 18
Courier-Post
 
"Andy Reid wanted to make sure his star running back was locked up for a long time. He got his wish. For every meeting this spring between LeSean McCoy, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the Eagles' front office, Reid was always in the room. It was the most involved Rosenhaus has ever seen Reid in negotiations. It means McCoy is staying in Philadelphia until at least the end of the 2017 season."
Eagles agree to 5-year extension with McCoy
May 18
CSN Philly
 
"The Eagles solved their final off-season puzzle Thursday night when they signed Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy to a five-year contract extension that runs through 2017 and makes the 23-year-old the third-highest-paid tailback in the NFL. According to a league source, the deal is worth up to $45 million with $20.765 million guaranteed. McCoy had one year left on his original four-year rookie contract, signed after the Eagles drafted him in the second round in 2009. The five-year extension begins with the 2013 season. McCoy, 23, led the NFL with 20 touchdowns in a breakout 2011 season. He had 1,309 rushing yards and 1,624 yards from scrimmage. Over the past two years, McCoy is fourth in"
McCoy contract talks moving in right direction
May 15
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"Andy Reid said Monday contract talks with LeSean McCoy are moving forward and said he's not concerned that the two sides haven't agreed yet on a contract extension. McCoy is the 56th-highest-paid running back in the NFL with an average annual salary of $984,100 per year on his original four-year rookie deal, signed after the Eagles drafted him in the second round in 2009. But the Eagles concede that he's grossly underpaid after his breakout 2011 Pro Bowl season, in which he led the NFL with 20 touchdowns, 102 first downs and 48 rushes of 10 or more yards and netted 1,309 rushing yards, 48 receptions and 1,624 total yards in 15 games."
Giants Osi Umenyiora renews Twitter war with Philadelphia Eagles LeSean McCoy
May 14
New York Daily News
 
"That was the latest shot in a feud between the two that started last spring when McCoy ripped Umenyiora during his contract dispute with the Giants. McCoy tweeted that Umenyiora was "Overrated n soft 3rd best d-line on his team honestly." Umenyiora responded by calling McCoy "Lady Gaga," a "woman" and "a little girl" in an interview with the Daily News. He also said McCoy would "get what he deserves" because "What he did was unforgivable. He ran his mouth," Umenyiora said last spring. "He crossed the line that shouldn't have been crossed.""
DJax to McCoy: Don't 'strong-arm' Eagles with holdout
May 13
NFL.com
 
"We spent many hours wading through DeSean Jackson's unhappiness with his contract situation last summer. The Philadelphia Eagles wideout staged a very public training-camp holdout that failed to net a new deal. Now running back LeSean McCoy is in the final year of his rookie contract, set to make $615,000 when he's arguably worth much more. Jackson has urged his teammate to steer clear of the path he took in 2011. "I think it would be in his best interest to come" to offseason practices and camp, Jackson told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Looking back now it really hurt me more than I thought it helped me. Hopefully he saw everything I went through, and hopefully (agent) Drew (Rosenhaus)"
Eagles optimistic about LeSean McCoy extension
April 1
Pro Football Talk
 
"Eagles running back LeSean McCoy's rookie contract is up after this season, and his 2012 base salary is $615,000. It's a paltry sum for a player who last year earned first-team All-Pro honors while leading the NFL in touchdowns. McCoy was also the 2011 FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year. (See picture.) The Eagles previously had an extension offer on the table worth $6 million annually. That won't cut it, but Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that "everybody involved" in the McCoy extension talks is optimistic an agreement will be consummated before training camp."
McCoy, Mathis high on Eagles' to-do list
March 16
Courier-Post
 
"Now that Trent Cole, Todd Herremans and DeSean Jackson are locked up for the long term, the question is: Who's next? After three days of free agency, the Eagles still hadn't filled their middle linebacker void or re-signed left guard Evan Mathis. But all signs indicate that Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy is next up for an extension. General manager Howie Roseman, a central figure in the Jackson negotiations, said Wednesday that the team is "really excited about the guys we've been able to commit to and extend here in Philadelphia" and spoke optimistically about McCoy's future."
McCoy named 2011 FedEx Ground POY
February 2
CSN Philly
 
"Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is the 2011 FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year. The Saints' Drew Brees was named the Air Player of the Year. McCoy led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 17 (and total TDs with 20) and was the starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl (too bad he fumbled). He ran for 1,309 yards, good for fourth in the NFL and averaged 4.8 yards per attempt. His 84 first-down runs led the NFL. His 17 rushing TDs and 20 overall broke team records that stood since 1945."
Eagles' McCoy inactive vs. Redskins, ending rushing-title hopes
January 1
NFL.com
 
"LeSean McCoy's quest for this season's NFL rushing title is over. The Philadelphia Eagles running back is inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Washington Redskins because of an ankle injury, the team announced. The McCoy scratch means the Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew likely will seize this season's rushing title. McCoy has 1,309 yards on the ground, 128 behind Jones-Drew's 1,437. The Houston Texans also held out Arian Foster on Sunday, meaning Jones-Drew's closest challenge would be the San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore, who entered the day's play 235 yards behind."
Asante out, McCoy questionable for Sunday
December 31
CSN Philly
 
"Cornerback Asante Samuel is officially out for Sunday's game against the Redskins. The Pro Bowl corner missed practice again on Friday with a hamstring injury. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will likely start in his place on the outside, while Joselio Hanson will move into the slot. Pro Bowler LeSean McCoy is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale with an ankle sprain."
LeSean McCoy intends to play Sunday
December 30
CSN Philly
 
"LeSean McCoy has 20 touchdowns, 1,309 rushing yards, 48 receptions, and that would be a tremendous season for anybody. Not enough for Shady. He's not ready to pack it in just yet. Sore ankle or no sore ankle. McCoy made it clear Thursday that he intends to play Sunday, when the Eagles finish the season against the Redskins at the Linc in a game between two teams with little to play for."
Eagles' O-line happy for Shady's Pro Bowl nod
December 29
CSN Philly
 
"LeSean McCoy was selected to his first Pro Bowl, and deservedly so. McCoy has 1,309 rushing yards (second in the NFL) and is first in rushing TDs, overall TDs and first downs. But McCoy's selection isn't just an accolade for the running back, it's also an award for the offensive line, which has really come on strong this season. "It's great for us that he made the Pro Bowl," left guard Evan Mathis said. "We're happy to clear the way to help him do that. He could have done half the work without us there." Some thought Mathis might get some Pro Bowl consideration but he said McCoy going is like the next best thing. The Eagles' top lineman, Jason Peters, will make his fifth straight trip to"
McCoy heads Eagles' Pro Bowl trio
December 28
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"Through three years, no Eagle running back has done what LeSean McCoy has done. Nobody's even close. McCoy, named to his first Pro Bowl team Tuesday evening, isn't content just being a Pro Bowl pick. He wants to be one of the greatest Eagles ever, and that means he wants to spend his career here. In Philly. As an Eagle. "I hope so," McCoy said. "I'm a hopeful guy. I love to be here. I love the guys in the locker room. The biggest thing about Philly, the first thing [other players] mention, is how the coaches are. Andy Reid is one of the best coaches, best personalities, works real hard, and a coach like that, you want to play for. "I would love to be here. I've got time to talk about"
McCoy headed to Pro Bowl
December 28
Courier-Post
 
"LeSean McCoy was a high school senior when running back Frank Gore had his first 1,000-yard rushing season in San Francisco and was a college freshman when Adrian Peterson rushed for over 1,300 yards in his rookie season for the Vikings. McCoy used to read about their accolades and aspired to reach their levels. This year, he exceeded them. The Eagles' halfback will start for the NFC in the 2012 Pro Bowl, along with defensive end Jason Babin and left tackle Jason Peters. The game takes place in Honolulu on Jan. 29, one week before the Super Bowl. "It means a lot, man," McCoy, the NFL's second-leading rusher (1,309) and touchdown leader (17) going into the final game, said Tuesday night via"
McCoy 'laid egg,' rushing title unlikely
December 25
CSN Philly
 
"LeSean McCoy was not in the mood to celebrate Saturday night. He had a tough day rushing, he fell more than 100 yards behind Maurice Jones-Drew in the race for the NFL rushing lead, he hurt his ankle, and for the first time in his NFL career he had to deal with his team being eliminated from playoff contention. "It sucks," McCoy said with a hint of a smile on his face. McCoy was hobbling around after the Eagles beat the Cowboys, 20-7, for their third straight win (see story). X-rays on his right ankle were negative, but he was sore."
McCoy wins over fans for Pro Bowl
December 22
Courier-Post
 
"LeSean McCoy didn't just move on top of the Eagles' all-time list for rushing touchdowns and total TDs. He also received the most votes among running backs in the Pro Bowl fan balloting that ended Wednesday. The NFC and AFC Pro Bowl teams are based on the consensus votes of the fans, players and coaches with each group counting as one-third. The players and coaches voting finishes today. The team will be announced Tuesday night."
This time, McCoy made sure he's Pro Bowl lock
December 21
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"There's a hallway on the first floor of the NovaCare Complex that connects the auditorium and cafeteria area with the players' locker room and weight room. Lining the walls of the hallway are elegantly framed photos. Reggie White. Randall Cunningham. Brian Westbrook. Mike Quick. Tommy McDonald. Every Pro Bowl player in Eagles history. "I want my picture up there in that hallway," McCoy said. "I want people to see my picture when they walk to practice.""
LeSean puts Van Buren back in the spotlight
December 20
CSN Philly
 columnist Ray Didinger
"One of the best things about LeSean McCoy's marvelous 2011 season – in addition to keeping the Eagles' playoff hopes alive – is the way it brought Steve Van Buren back to the NFL stage. In recent weeks, every time McCoy's statistics appeared on the TV screen, it was noted that he was closing in on club records set by Van Buren. Older fans may have heard the name before, but most people probably had no recollection of the great halfback who was the first Eagle voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1965). But thanks to McCoy, Steve Van Buren is back in the news and that is a very nice thing. He deserves to be remembered, especially now as he approaches his 91st birthday (Dec. 28). He is"
McCoy breaks record, young legacy grows
December 19
CSN Philly
 
"Nobody who saw Brian Westbrook play running back for the Eagles could have dreamed that his successor would be even better. And then LeSean McCoy came along. McCoy, only 23-years old, added to his growing legacy Sunday with three more touchdowns in the Eagles' 45-19 win over the Jets at the Linc (see story). That gave him 20 total touchdowns and 17 rushing TDs this year, and both marks broke franchise records set in 1945 by Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren. That was 66 years ago. "It's been a while," McCoy said. "I guess nobody could do it. It means a lot to me to break the record. Any great back, if he tells you he does it by himself, he's lying. Those guys up front man, the whole year,"
McCoy discovers Eagles' foes are focusing on stopping him
December 17
Courier-Post
 
"For the first time, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is dealing with opponents drawing the red circle around him in the playbook, a distinction usually reserved for explosive wideout DeSean Jackson or dynamic quarterback Michael Vick. But McCoy has been embarrassing defenses each week, and now the Eagles' running back is learning that success comes with a price tag. McCoy felt the frustration of a defense determined to keep in check in Sunday's win against Miami. For the first time in his career, McCoy didn't gain at least 80 yards when he carried the ball at least 20 times. Actually, he didn't come close. He ran 27 times — his third-most carries of the season — but picked up just 38"
McCoy still learning in prolific season
December 16
CSN Philly
 
"LeSean McCoy is already one of the top backs in football. But he's still learning. McCoy ran 27 times against the Dolphins last Sunday in the Eagles' win but picked up just 38 yards for a measly average of 1.41 yards per carry. "I played terrible," McCoy said. "My worst game of my NFL career. I just tried to make too much happen." Spinning, cutting back, making something out of nothing. That's what has made the 23-year-old stand out in his third NFL season. He's second in the NFL and first in the NFC with 1,172 yards rushing but says he still needs to learn."
Shady rewrites record books – both ways
December 13
CSN Philly
 
"You can't say the Eagles didn't try to run the ball this time. They did. LeSean McCoy just didn't get anywhere. Well, except the end zone. Twice. McCoy rushed 27 times for 38 yards – the fewest in league history on 27 or more attempts. It broke the mark set by the Redskins' Larry Brown (27 for 42) in 1971 (thanks of course to Reuben Frank for that stat). But after the game that information was secondary (sorry Roob)."
Eagles' McCoy eyes NFL rushing title
December 8
Courier-Post
 
"A running back in Andy Reid's offense winning the rushing title? Sounds inconceivable, right? Not to LeSean McCoy. The Eagles haven't produced an NFL rushing champion in more than 60 years but McCoy, who had the lead until recently falling three yards behind Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew, said Monday that personal milestones aren't foremost on his mind. His team is 4-8 and another loss Sunday to Miami threatens to officially eliminate them from postseason contention."
Eagles RB McCoy expected to start vs. Seahawks
December 1
NFL.com
 
"Barring a setback in pre-game warm-ups, the Philadelphia Eagles expect running back LeSean McCoy to start in Thursday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to a team source. McCoy is officially listed as questionable with a toe injury that has limited his practice participation all week."
Injury update: No Vick, Maclin; Shady limited
November 29
CSN Philly
 
"According to Andy Reid, quarterback Michael Vick is making progress but he's still not ready to practice. During his morning press conference, Reid said that Vick (ribs) would throw on the side but would not officially participate in the practice. "He's making progress every day," Reid said. "Right now he just cant torque, can't put the heavy torque on the ball without feeling some pain there. Until that goes away, he can't throw consistently.""
McCoy lends support to embattled Jackson
November 29
Courier-Post
 
"The theory was that DeSean Jackson pulled up on a pass into the end zone Sunday because he was upset about his contract. Jackson denied this, and Eagles running back LeSean McCoy said that sort of thing doesn't enter a player's mind during a game. They said the contract had nothing to do with Jackson's other drop in the end zone, or the one over the middle earlier in the game. "You play the game," McCoy said. "You don't ever think about contracts when you're playing. Last week (against the Giants), it wasn't on his mind and he played well, so I'm sure it wasn't on his mind this week.""
McCoy joins elite group of Eagles RBs
November 22
Courier-Post
 
"LeSean McCoy's best run against the Giants came on his last carry. The Eagles' running back, who leads the NFL in rushing, broke off a 60-yard in the final minute and 11 seconds of the fourth quarter on his 23rd carry. He scampered from his own 38-yard-line to the New York 2, a major gain that allowed quarterback Vince Young to kneel out the remaining 58 seconds of the 17-10 road victory. McCoy had more yards in the final two minutes than he did for the first 58, when he had totaled just 53 rushing yards. "Well, he was fresh, although he told me he felt slow because he got caught," head coach Andy Reid said. "I thought he was fresh throughout the game, and that's not even saying what we"
Osi Umenyiora says LeSean McCoy 'crossed the line' on Twitter
November 19
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"In the week before this season's first Giants-Philadelphia Eagles game, Osi Umenyiora held his first session with reporters. When asked about LeSean McCoy, Umenyiora simply replied with a quick, "I'm sorry, I don't know who that is." Today, he was more expansive in talking about the Eagles' running back who ripped him on Twitter this summer by saying he was "overrated n soft," and the third-best defensive end on his team. "He said some things he shouldn't have said. He made a mistake there," Umenyiora said, adding: "He ran his mouth, he crossed the line that shouldn't have been crossed. If he was going to say something, this should've been the week he should've said some things like that."
Osi Umenyiora says LeSean McCoy's criticism during contract dispute was 'unforgivable'
November 19
New York Daily News
 
"Osi Umenyiora does not believe in forgiveness, at least not when it comes to a certain Philadelphia Eagles running back. It's been nearly five months since the Giants defensive end traded barbs with the Eagles' LeSean McCoy, since McCoy tweeted that Umenyiora was "overrated" and "soft," and Umenyiora dubbed the tailback "Lady Gaga." But Umenyiora has not forgotten. "What he did was unforgivable," Umenyiora said. "Do you understand what I mean? Because whenever you see a man in a contract dispute, a fellow NFL player, you don't take that opportunity to take your shots at him. You wait until you're about to play him, then you take your shots. . . . This, if he was going to say something,"
Why do Eagles run away from McCoy?
November 16
Courier-Post
 
"The common belief in the NFL is a team with a fourth-quarter lead will run the ball as much as possible, hoping to keep the clock moving. Even Eagles coach Andy Reid, who has a pass-first mentality, has admitted this in the past, while insisting that his philosophy toward the passing game hasn't changed. "Obviously, if you get a lead, you're probably going to end up running the ball a little bit more," Reid said after the Eagles beat Dallas, 34-7, on Oct. 30. "That's just how it ends up working out.""
McCoy determined not to take a beating
November 12
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"More than 150 carries in eight games. Only four running backs in franchise history have had this many carries halfway through a football season. Don't worry. Worn out? Tired? Beat up? LeSean McCoy just shakes his head. "I feel good," he said. "I feel fresh." In a season of disappointments, collapses and letdowns, McCoy continues to give Eagles fans at least one thing to cheer for. Nnamdi and DRC have been disappointments. Vick's taken a big step backward. The linebackers have been shaky. DeSean has disappeared. And Shady is having an MVP season. And he can't even enjoy it. "The most important thing is the wins, that's the biggest thing," McCoy said. "You don't want to get wrapped up in the"
McCoy surprised by leading-man role
November 12
Courier-Post
 
"Of all the people stunned by LeSean McCoy's place among the league's top rushers, put him No. 1 on the list. It's not that McCoy didn't think he could be this good; he just didn't think his coaches would take a break from drawing up pass plays to notice. "I'm surprised, definitely surprised I've been carrying it that much, especially with the players around me," said McCoy, whose 151 carries and 28 receptions amount to the fifth-most touches in the NFL. "It's a challenge to let the guys upstairs and let Andy (Reid) know that I can carry the load." He trails only Chicago's Matt Forte and Buffalo's Fred Jackson in total yards from scrimmage. Jackson and Forte are each the epicenter of their"
McCoy fires Rosenhaus as agent for 2nd time
November 8
Courier-Post
 
"Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is lining up potential suitors to represent him after he fired Drew Rosenhaus last week, the second time he's fired the controversial agent in a month. Gannett has learned through several league sources that McCoy is slated to meet with Joel Segal, Tom Condon and Eugene Parker soon and is also considering J.R. Rickert. One source close the situation said he believed that Segal, who also represents quarterback Michael Vick and defensive end Brandon Graham, is the lead horse in the race. All of the agents have ties to the Eagles."
Report: Eagles talking new deal with McCoy
November 7
CSN Philly
 
"The Eagles have made a habit of locking up their young talent to long-term deals, and it looks like LeSean McCoy may be next. According to ProFootballTalk.com, McCoy has been negotiating a contract with the Eagles that will replace his current rookie deal, which expires after next season. McCoy is currently making $525,000. To this point, the negotiations have been kept quiet."
Eagles, McCoy talking contract
November 6
Pro Football Talk
 
"When the Bears and Eagles line up on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field, Chicago running back Matt Forte's contract situation will continue to be a hot topic. But he's not the only star running back working his way toward a payday. Per a league source, we're told that the Eagles and running back LeSean McCoy quietly have been negotiating a contract that would replace his rookie deal, which expires after the 2012 season. McCoy currently is making only $525,000."
McCoy can't stomach Eagles' practice
November 4
Courier-Post
 
"A stomach bug that started earlier this week didn't back off enough for LeSean McCoy to practice Wednesday in preparation for Monday night's game against the Bears. McCoy arrived at the NovaCare Complex early Thursday for the team's first practice since Sunday's 34-7 win over the Cowboys, but head coach Andy Reid sent the star running back home. Reid said he didn't think the illness would keep McCoy sidelined again today. The Eagles have extra preparation time because they don't play until Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field."
Tale of the tape: Matt Forte vs. LeSean McCoy
November 3
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Bears running back Matt Forte is fifth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (96.0, 672 total) and first among running backs in yards from scrimmage (1,091). He's on a pace for 1,536 rushing yards — which would be the most by a Bear since Walter Payton in 1985 (1,551) — and a franchise-record 2,494 yards from scrimmage. He's been called the MVP of the team, the best running back in the NFL, even the best player in the NFL, by teammate Brian Urlacher after the victory over the Buccaneers in London. But Forte might not be the best running back on the field Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Or the most underrated or underpaid running back, either."
McCoy meshing perfectly with athletic O-line
November 2
CSN Philly
 
"LeSean McCoy is a quick, athletic, shifty tailback, and he just happens to operate behind a quick, athletic, shifty offensive line. It almost seems like they were designed for each other. And they were. McCoy, the Eagles' third-year tailback from Pitt, leads the NFL with 107 rushing yards per game and barring injury appears to be a lock to break Wilbert Montgomery's franchise single-season rushing record."
McCoy destroys Dallas, emerges as NFL's top running back
October 31
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"This was LeSean McCoy at his best yet. Shady darting and dashing and plowing through the NFL's No. 1 rush defense. Shady turning in one of the greatest rushing performances in Eagles history. And just maybe, this was Shady staking a claim as the NFL's best tailback. "I feel like I'm one of the elite guys," McCoy said. "I think each player has a fight in them. They want to be considered one of the best players in this league. I feel like every game is like an opportunity to prove myself -- a guy that's kind of underrated. So I just want to go out and kind of prove myself. "I think we have the offensive linemen to do it. I have the talent around me. I think it's different for me because I"
Despite tweet buzz, no new deal for McCoy
October 7
CSN Philly
 
"The Twitterverse was buzzing Thursday evening after LeSean McCoy posted a tweet on his verified Twitter account that could have been perceived – with a little imagination – to mean he had agreed to terms of a new contract with the Eagles."
Eagles by the Numbers: McCoy climbs charts
September 21
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"With two terrific games to open the 2011 season, LeSean McCoy continues to climb his way up the all-time NFL yards-per-carry list. McCoy has 33 carries for 217 yards this year, a 6.6 average that's raised his career rushing average up to a lofty 4.90 yards per carry. Among running backs with 300 or more carries, McCoy now ranks 12th in NFL history in yards per carry. Of the 28 modern pure running backs enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, only two had a higher career rushing average than McCoy – Jim Brown (5.29) and Gale Sayers (5.00). A third, Bobby Mitchell, averaged 4.94 but spent most of his career at flanker. Among those, McCoy's average is higher than are O.J."
Opponents can't focus on McCoy
September 17
Courier-Post
 
"In Sunday's season opener, LeSean McCoy and Michael Vick became the first running back/quarterback tandem in NFL history to each average at least 8 yards a carry in the same game on a minimum 10 carries each. McCoy averaged 8.1 yards, while Vick collected 8.8 yards in the 31-13 win over the St. Louis Rams. As if they aren't enough to make defensive coordinators consider going to Dr. Phil for counseling, DeSean Jackson caught six passes for 102 yards in the same game. Like reading a defense on a screen pass, McCoy recognizes that playing alongside two of the league's most dynamic play makers makes his statistics shine brighter and keeps his jersey number 25 from being a bull's eye for"
McCoy proving to be clutch when it matters most
September 13
CSN Philly
 columnist Reuben Frank
"LeSean McCoy was asked Sunday night if he felt like the fourth quarter was "his" quarter. His time to shine. "I really don't feel that way," he said. "Fourth quarter, I just feel like it's our quarter as a team." The facts say otherwise. McCoy's 49-yard clinching touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Rams Sunday was his fourth career touchdown run of at least 40 yards -- and all four have been in the fourth quarter. McCoy is one of only five players in NFL history with four career fourth-quarter TD runs of 40 yards or more, and he's in good company with Barry Sanders, Antowain Smith, Robert Smith and Fred Taylor. Here's a look at those four runs: -- On Nov. 1, 2009, the Eagles"
Unsung McCoy seeks to improve upon historic 2010
September 9
CSN Philly
 
"It's scary to think just how brilliant LeSean McCoy was last year. It's even scarier to hear him talk about how much better he can be. McCoy last year became the youngest player in NFL history with 1,000 rushing yards and 75 receptions in a season and only the fourth player in league history to rush for 1,000 yards, catch 75 passes and average at least 5.2 yards per carry. It was a historic season for any running back, much less one who didn't turn 23 until six months after the season ended. It's easy to forget about McCoy, since he's surrounded by Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, but he's a critical guy on this Eagles football team. When McCoy has gotten eight or more"
Giants' Tuck calls Eagles RB coward
July 1
New York Post
 
"The most contentious and bitter feud during this ongoing NFL lockout? Owners vs. players? Commissioner Roger Goodell vs. NFL Players Association head DeMaurice Smith? Not even close. The Giants vs. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy wins -- and it's no contest. Consider the long-range verbal and Internet warfare a prime and silly example of what happens when football players have too much time on their hands, too many social media platforms at their fingertips, and too much pent-up aggression in need of release. Now Giants defensive end Justin Tuck has joined the fray, all-but calling McCoy a coward. After Osi Umenyiora's claim in a sworn affidavit became public that he felt Giants general"
Tuck: It's Personal with McCoy
June 30
ESPN.com
 
"Justin Tuck has a message for LeSean McCoy –- it's personal now. The Eagles running back recently took shots at Osi Umenyiora, calling the Giants defensive end overrated, soft and the third best defensive lineman on the Giants on Twitter. Umenyiora responded by referring to McCoy as "she" and Lady Gaga. Now Tuck has something to say about McCoy. "Well, two things, yes we will take that personally," Tuck said in an interview on Mike and Mike in the morning "And two, he might want to watch some film before he starts talking about a defensive end of Osi's quality. I don't know where he would say something of that nature. Obviously Osi's stats back up the fact that he is a pretty good NFL"
Osi: LeSean and I hate each other
June 18
CSN Philly
 
"Well, now we have a storyline for the week leading up to the Eagles' first scheduled meeting with the Giants (Week 3, Sept. 25, Lincoln Financial Field). One day after LeSean McCoy trashed Osi Umenyiora over Twitter, calling Umenyiora soft and overrated and the third-best defensive lineman on the Giants, Umenyiora shot back in the New York Times. "That little Chihuahua or poodle in the backfield – he doesn't have to block me," Umenyiora told the newspaper, admitting that the Giants' nickname for the Eagles' fledgling running back is "Lady Gaga." "If you have something to say, say it man to man – you can't be a Twitter gangster. That's easy to do, trying to be a tough guy. Say it to my"
Umenyiora threatens Eagles RB
June 18
New York Post
 
"The NFL lockout has brought to the surface some boiling blood between Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora and Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, players on arch-rival teams who clearly have no use for each other. McCoy, after hearing that Umenyiora in a sworn affidavit accused the Giants of reneging on as promise to either produce a new contract or else trade him, ripped the veteran by tweeting Umenyiora is "Overrated n soft'' and only the Giants third best defensive lineman. This, Umenyiora said Friday, is not going to end well for McCoy, who opened his mouth on the field last season but has now made the mistake of going public. "The first game we played them that's when it started and the"