Will the Philadelphia Eagles Running Game Survive Without LeSean McCoy?

March 8, 2015   ·   Bryn Swartz   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off one of the most shocking trades in recent NFL history Tuesday evening, as the Eagles sent running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso.
Alonso, just 24, was the Pro Football Writers Association's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013, as the second-round pick collected 159 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two sacks. But a torn ACL in July 2014 cost him his entire second season.
According to CBS Sports' Jared Dubin, the Bills were considering playing Alonso, an inside linebacker, at outside linebacker under new head coach Rex Ryan. That, his recent injury, Buffalo's depth at inside linebacker and Ryan's ability to develop defensive players on his own could be why the Bills were so willing to part with such a promising player.
To casual observers, Kelly appears to have lost his mind. What kind of a head coach gives up on the leading rusher in franchise history after one down year that can ...

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