Philadelphia Eagles: What to Expect from LeSean McCoy in 2014

August 2, 2014   ·   Daniel Lewis   ·   Jump to comments


Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is entering the 2014 season with high expectations. In fact, he even got into a public dispute with Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson after touting himself as “the best running back in the league.”
Though the claim was bold, McCoy did lead the NFL in rushing and yards from scrimmage last season. He thrived in coach Chip Kelly’s offense, weaving through defenses to the tune of 1,607 yards and nine touchdowns in addition to 540 receiving yards and another two scores.
Can the 26-year-old put on a similar show this season? There is no reason not to expect an encore.
Even the best running backs require solid blocking to find running lanes, and no running back received better run blocking last year than McCoy. According to Pro Football Focus, the Eagles ranked as the No. 1 run-blocking offensive line last season. In fact, they led the league in good blocking rate (GBR), preventing opposing defenses from d...

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