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LeSean McCoy Was the Eagles Greatest Rusher Ever
With 3 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros, & many franchise records, LeSean McCoy should be considered the greatest rusher in Philadelphia Eagles history
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Originally joining the Philadelphia Eagles as a second round pick out of PA’s Pitt University, LeSean McCoy immediately took over as Philly’s lead back in 2009. The greatest Eagles RB at the time, Brian Westbrook finally started to show his age and missed eight games during that ’09 season that represented his final year as part of the ‘Bird Gang’. Shady was quickly passed the torch, taking the ball and running with it from there on out en route to numerous Eagles franchise records.
McCoy followed his promising rookie season with four 1,000-yd rushing seasons over the next five years that included three Pro Bowls, two All-Pro 1st Teams, the most rushing yards during one Eagles season, and the most yards on the ground during one game in franchise history as well. McCoy then made three more Pro Bowls with the Buffalo Bills before winning Super Bowls as an inactive participant in consecutive seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
LeSEAN McCOY WAS THE GREATEST RUSHER IN PHILADELPHIA EAGLES HISTORY
While LeSean McCoy spent six years playing for other teams, the half a dozen seasons he spent in Pennsylvania will always be remembered above the rest. The six-year run he had with the Eagles to begin his impressive NFL career was where he earned the nickname ‘Shady’ for his devastating cuts and juke moves that regularly showed up on highlights. Despite only six seasons, Shady McCoy racked up the most rushing yards in franchise history with a plethora of other team records.
Steve Van Buren earned the most All-Pros (5) of any Eagles RB as 2x Champ with Philly but played before there was even a Super Bowl during the 1940s. Many modern fans might consider Brian Westbrook the greater overall Running Back than McCoy which is fair considering he recorded more career YScm and Total TD than Shady. However, LeSean has him beat in the rushing yards, rush TD, All-Pros, Pro Bowls, and season rushing yards departments which is why he’s the greatest Eagles rusher ever.
Shady’s best career plays
LeSean McCoy's career resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 12, 2021
- 6x Pro Bowl
- 2x 1st Team All-Pro
- 2x Super Bowl Champ
- 2013 NFL RUSH YDS Leader
- 2011 NFL RUSH TD Leader
- 2010s All-Decade Team
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Some of Shady’s best cuts
LeSean McCoy's ranks in Philadelphia #Eagles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 12, 2021
- 1st in career RUSH YDS (6,792)
- 1st in season RUSH YDS (1,607) & RUSH TD (17)
- Most RUSH YDS (217) during 1 GP
- 2nd in career RUSH YDS/GP (79.0)
- 3rd in career RUSH TD (44)
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McCoy’s top5 in Eagles history
Most career RUSH YDS in #Eagles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 12, 2021
1. LeSean McCoy (6,792)
2. Wilbert Montgomery (6,538)
3. Brian Westbrook (5,995)
4. Steve Van Buren (5,860)
5. Duce Staley (4,807)
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Most RUSH YDS during 1 season in Philadelphia #Eagles history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 12, 2021
1. 2013 LeSean McCoy (1,607)
2. 1979 Wilbert Montgomery (1,512)
3. 1996 Ricky Watters (1,411)
4. 1981 Wilbert Montgomery (1,402)
5. 2007 Brian Westbrook (1,333)
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The best jukes from 1 of the best jukers
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