Philadelphia Eagles Bye Week QuestionsùRBs Splitting Carries

Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
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Will Eagles have problems splitting carries between rookie RB LeSean McCoy and veteran Brian Westbrook? In the Eagles big Week three win over the hapless Chiefs, a huge bright spot for the Eagles was the play of 2009 second-round pick LeSean McCoy.á The former Pitt standout showed the hands, cut-back ability, and speed the Eagles knew he had on draft dayùfinished with 20 rushes for 84 yards and one TD with one catch for nine yards.á McCoyÆs breakout performance, including no fumbles and good blitz pickup, prompted Eagles head coach Andy Reid to announce that going forward during the 2009 season that the youngster and Westbrook would be splitting carries. The move by Reid was part shocker and part no brainer.á Though Westbrook has always been the ...

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