Tag: LeSean McCoy

WATCH: Saquon Barkley goes 68-yards untouched for TD vs. Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley goes 68-yards untouched for TD vs. Commanders

Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

The Eagles star went 68 yards untouched to put Philadelphia up 21-7 over Washington with Jalen Hurts in the locker room with a likely concussion.

Barkley has shattered LeSean McCoy’s single-season rushing record (1,607) set in 2013 for Philadelphia, and he’s pacing toward A 2,000-yard rushing season ahead of a deep playoff run.

Eric Dickerson made NFL history with the Rams in 1984, and despite a handful of 2,000-yard rushing seasons in the four decades that have followed, that record still stands.

To break Dickerson’s record, Barkley must average 139 rushing yards per game. To reach 2,000 yards rushing, Barkley has to average 104 rushing yards.

Barkley has seven carries for 109 yards (15.6 avg) and two touchdowns.

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Saquon Barkley makes franchise history while eclipsing 1,000 total yards from scrimmage

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley makes franchise history while eclipsing 1,000 total yards from scrimmage

Saquon Barkley will shatter several records during his time in Philadelphia, and the Eagles running back just made franchise history on Sunday.

McCoy has been a dual-threat against the Jaguars and went over 1,000 total yards on the season in just eight games.Ā  The feat has only been accomplished by two other players in franchise history.

Philadelphia has eight points on the board, and Barkley was credited with a fumble, which Travon Walker returned for a touchdown.

In all, Barkley has 20 carries for 102 yards (5.1 avg), one rushing touchdown, three catches for 40 yards, and a score entering the fourth quarter.

WATCH: LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame

Harrisburg native, and former Pitt Panthers running back LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame

In what can only be described as an electric and magical moment, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native and former Pitt Panthers star LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

McCoy is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and he’s been honored as such.

Back in July, at halftime of the preseason finale, team owner Jeffrey Lurie announced that the former Pitt Panthers star and second-round pick would be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 3, 2024, when the Eagles host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field.

The official announcement was made during a special halftime ceremony this past summer, part of the Eagles Legends Homecoming Game, during which many of the franchise’s greats returned to commemorate their time with the Eagles.

Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).

McCoy set the team’s single-game rushing record with 217 yards during the iconic “Snow Bowl” in 2013, which became the standout running back’s signature performance.

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Bills’ Josh Allen on being voted most overrated by peers: ‘I loved it’

Bills’ Josh Allen on being voted most overrated by peers: ‘I loved it’

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has become a polarizing figure in the NFL since his entrance into stardom in 2020, and being labeled as “overrated” in an anonymous player’s poll was the latest nonsensical opinion about him to surface in the news.

People either love or hate him, and it seems there is no in-between.

Allen joined “The Facility” on FS1 on Friday and fielded a question from his old buddy, LeSean McCoy. The former Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles running back asked Allen if it upset him when it came out that he was voted the NFL’s “most overrated” player.

“I loved it,” Allen said. “I’m a logical guy and I understand what the NFL is. There’s 32 teams. There’s 31 other fanbases and players that I hope despise me and are absolutely sick of me, because that means I’m doing the right thing on the field for the Buffalo Bills.”

It’s an understatement to say that Allen is doing the right thing on the field for his team. Since 2020, Allen has had the most total touchdowns in the NFL (179) by a large margin. Second on the list is Patrick Mahomes with 25 fewer touchdowns over that timeframe.

“I think it’s a term of endearment and respect when guys don’t like me or don’t think I’m that great,” he continued. “I can tell you one thing, the guys that are in this building don’t think that way.”

The guys in the building at 1 Bills Drive in Orchard Park, NY are all in on the 28-year-old signal caller and have been for a long time. After just two weeks he already has the second-best odds for NFL MVP behind Mahomes. People around the league can chatter all they want but when that 60-minute clock starts on gameday, you know what you’re getting out of number 17.

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WATCH: Aaron Donald chooses between DeSean Jackson or LeSean McCoy to start a team

Aaron says he would choose LeSean McCoy over DeSean Jackson if he had to pick one player to start a football team with

LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson are two of the most dynamic weapons in NFL history, but which player would you start an NFL team with? Aaron Donald was a guest on the 25/10 show and was asked which player he’d start a team with.

Donald took a second to think through his answer and decided on Shady McCoy because of his ability to turn negative plays into explosive ones.

LeSean McCoyĀ is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and heā€™ll be honored this coming season during the teamā€™s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchiseā€™s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).

McCoy set the teamā€™s single-game rushing record with 217 yards during the iconic ā€œSnow Bowlā€ in 2013, which became the standout running backā€™s signature performance.

Jackson formally retired as a member of the Eagles last season.

The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Philadelphia was recognized as the Honorary Captain of the Game in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field last December 3.

A 2008 second-round draft pick out of Cal (49th overall), Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a receiver and special teams standout.

In 95 career games with the Eagles, Jackson ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35).

As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132) and third in punt return yards (1,296) and is the teamā€™s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns (tied with Darren Sproles with four).

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Did Eagles Hall of Famer lose a foot race to the legendary Aaron Donald?

LeSean McCoy and Aaron Donald race for money on the streets of LA

LeSean McCoyĀ is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and heā€™ll be honored this coming season during the teamā€™s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Still, if he ever got into an altercation with Aaron Donald and attempted to flee, the Rams’ legendary defensive tackle would have no problem catching up to the guy known as ‘Shady’ around the world.

Former Eagles great DeSean Jackson posted multiple videos to his Instagram account of McCoy and Donald engaged in a literal foot race. Donald was running in jeans, and McCoy put his sneakers to the side to run barefoot.

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Donald walked away from the NFL with 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight first-team All-Pro honors, three AP Defensive Player of the Year awards, a Super Bowl ring, and a place on the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team of the 2010s.

Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchiseā€™s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).

Watch: Aaron Donald beat former NFL RB LeSean McCoy in a race

Aaron Donald clearly hasn’t lost a step in retirement, beating former NFL RB LeSean McCoy in a foot race

Aaron Donald clearly hasnā€™t lost a step in retirement. Heā€™s still the freakishly athletic human that he always was during his 10-year career in the NFL.

Just how fast is Donald? He and former NFL star running back LeSean McCoy recently raced in a parking lot and it was Donald who crossed the finish line first ā€“Ā and he was wearing jeans. Thatā€™s a 280-pound defensive tackle beating a former running back who ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash at the 2009 NFL combine.

Most people Donaldā€™s size canā€™t move as fast as he can, but thatā€™s what made him such a rare player. He has 4.68 speed and the strength of a 330-pound nose tackle, a deadly combination that kept offensive linemen up at night.

Hereā€™s another angle of the race from DeSean Jacksonā€™s perspective at the finish line. Clearly, Donald beat his fellow Pitt Panther.

Guess weā€™ll have to wait and see who wins the rematch. Our money is on Donald again.

Eagles to induct LeSean McCoy into teamā€™s Hall of Fame

Philadelphia Eagles to induct LeSean McCoy into teamā€™s Hall of Fame at halftime of Nov. 3 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars

LeSean McCoy is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and he’ll be honored this coming season during the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

At halftime of the preseason finale, team owner Jeffrey Lurie announced that the former Pitt Panthers star and second-round pick would be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 3, 2024, when the Eagles host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field.

The official announcement was made during a special halftime ceremony on Saturday afternoon, part of the Eagles Legends Homecoming Game, during which many of the franchise’s greats returned to commemorate their time with the Eagles.

Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).

McCoy set the team’s single-game rushing record with 217 yards during the iconic “Snow Bowl” in 2013, in what went on to become the standout running back’s signature performance.

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Former NFL RB LeSean McCoy believes Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is unfairly criticized

Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy believes Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is unfairly criticized

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Lamar Jackson with the 32nd pick in the 2018 NFL draft. They selected him intending to make him the franchise’s future, which has paid off quite well for the two-time Super Bowl-winning organization in multiple ways.

Despite Jackson’s success at the NFL level, he has faced massive criticism since entering the league. Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy doesn’t believe some of the consistent talking points around Jackson are fair, saying that the energy isn’t the same for Jackson as it is for some of the other quarterbacks in the league.

Jackson has won two MVP awards, broken countless records, and showed that he’s one of the most dominant players in the NFL today. While his playoff performance and playoff record might be disappointing based on expectations, it is unfair to base all opinions of the quarterback on that alone.

LeSean McCoy recalls Eagles trading him to the Bills (video)

LeSean McCoy recalls Eagles trading him to the Bills (video):

LeSean McCoy had profitable years with the Buffalo Bills–but even to this day he still was shocked it ever happened.

A longtime Philadelphia Eagles player and overall Pennsylvania guy having played his entire career in the state, McCoy was traded to Buffalo for linebacker Kiko Alonso.

Alonso had a career with the Bills that went well, but eventually nothing went the right in Philly. All throughout his tenure in Buffalo, McCoy was always motivated to prove his former head coach Chip Kelly wrong–and that he did.

McCoy, now retired, still has plenty to say about Kelly. He did exactly that during a recent episode of his podcast, 25/10 Show with Desean Jackson, which can be found in the clip below:

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