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Five Takeaways From LeSean McCoy-Kiko Alonso Trade

Five Takeaways From LeSean McCoy-Kiko Alonso Trade

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The NFL offseason’s first bona fide bombshell was dropped when Adam Schefter announced that the Philadelphia Eagles would be trading RB LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for LB Kiko Alonso. Here are five takeaways from this amazing development.

5. Free Up Cap Room For Big Acquisition

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5. Free Up Cap Room For Big Acquisition

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Over $9 million was freed up in cap space for the Eagles by trading McCoy to the Bills. Philadelphia has now entered the free agent splash zone, and something exciting could be imminent for the organization.

4. The Philadelphia Eagles Know Something We Don’t

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4. The Philadelphia Eagles Know Something We Don’t

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Did LeSean McCoy not get along with management? Is the running back on borrowed time? This decision could’ve been actuated internally, and we might not know if it’s the right call until deep into 2015.

3. McCoy Has Too Much Mileage

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3. McCoy Has Too Much Mileage

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LeSean McCoy is just 26, but has already amassed 1,461 carries at the NFL level, in addition to his 584 carries with the Pittsburgh Panthers. The tread may not be as deep on the tires and the wheels could be wobbly.

2. McCoy Didn’t Mesh Well With Chip Kelly’s System

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2. McCoy Didn’t Mesh Well With Chip Kelly’s System

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Uptempo, throwing the ball around, there were games when LeSean McCoy seemed almost nonexistent in Chip Kelly’s offense. This could be a very good reason the Eagles dealt him to the Bills — a team that loves to squeeze every yard from scrimmage from their backs.

1. Chip Kelly Is Losing His Grip On The Team

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1. Chip Kelly Is Losing His Grip On The Team

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Making the jump from college to pro has foreshortened coaching careers before: Steve Spurrier, Mike Riley, and Dennis Erickson just to name a few. Maybe Kelly couldn’t control McCoy, or maybe McCoy no longer wanted to be controlled by Kelly.

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