Eagles' LeSean McCoy drops a not-so-subtle message about his case for the Hall of Fame
There weren't very many offerings from the Chip Kelly coaching era to the Philadelphia Eagles organization that we remember fondly. If you remember, Lane Johnson and Zach Ertz were Howie Roseman selections. Then again, we all love Darren Sproles. We also got Jeff Stoutland out of the deal, so there you have it. Maybe Coach Kelly did contribute something.
Still, he is more remembered for what he robbed Eagles fans of than what he offered. We would have rather seen Darren Sproles added to what Philadelphia already had on offense. No one wanted to see him join the squad while DeSean Jackson was shipped off.
That, however, brings us to why we are all here. There may have been no greater snafu than when Kelly executed one of the worst trades in franchise history. LeSean McCoy was sent to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso. 'Shady', as he is affectionately known, played for three teams after leaving the City of Brotherly Love, but make no mistake. He is an Eagle through and through.
He's the franchise's all-time leading rusher, though it seems Saquon Barkley will take that distinction away from him at some point. McCoy, however, has his mind on other things.
Recently, he reminded everyone that he is eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction as part of the 2026 class.
Is McCoy Hall of Fame worthy? You're doggone right he is! This is a no-brainer, but if you aren't convinced, here's a piece of his resume.
McCoy is a two-time Super Bowl Champion. He's a two-time First Team All-Pro (2011, 2013). He was voted onto six Pro Bowl rosters (2011, 2013-2017). In 2011, he led the NFL in total rushing touchdowns. In 2013, he led all running backs in rushing yards. He's a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and the Eagles Hall of Fame.
There were many great running backs of McCoy's era. One is on the list, the great Frank Gore. Few had his resume and longevity.
Everyone on this list is deserving, even the Dallas Cowboys tight end. Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald are, no doubt, first-ballot worthy, but McCoy has a special place in every Birds fan's heart. It would be great to see him get his call and his bust carved. He is truly deserving of the honor.
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