McCoy agrees to 4-year deal
The Philadelphia Daily News - Eagletarian
McCoy agrees to 4-year deal
Daily News staff
UPDATED: The Eagles have issued a press release, confirming the deal.
Eagles second-round pick LeSean McCoy has agreed to a 4-year contract, according to the Twitter feed of his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus says McCoy becomes the first second-round pick to agree to a deal.
An Eagles source has now confirmed the signing.
With Brian Westbrook recovering from ankle surgery, the Eagles obviously wanted McCoy on hand for the July 26 opening of training camp. For all the adventures Rosenhaus has authored with veteran clients, his rookies don't tend to hold out. Rosenhaus knows that missed time usually leads to disappointing rookie years.
"I haven't had a rookie holdout in 5 years," Rosenhaus told the Daily News last month.
He agreed that the Eagles' offense is tailor-made for McCoy, much as it was for Westbrook.
Rosenhaus adroitly sidestepped a question about how McCoy might benefit if Westbrook really is on the decline, after knee and ankle cleanouts this offseason. He noted that "just about all the really good teams" are going to two-back systems, suggesting more than an apprentice role for McCoy, regardless of Westbrook's situation.
McCoy posted 3,365 total yards from scrimmage and 36 total touchdowns during a productive two-year career at Pittsburgh. McCoy registered 2,816 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns on 584 carries (4.8 yards per carry), while catching 65 passes for 549 yards and one score.
Once McCoy's deal becomes official, the Eagles will have all their draft picks under contract except first-round wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, and there is still plenty of time for that deal to be completed.
Still in need of a "Productive" big back to run between the tackles! Notice I said "Productive".— citysims
citysims, yea, because we know the Eagles always have a big back. They are one of the most successfull teams over the past 10 years. I agree with those saying there are way too many complainers on here. If you hate so much what the Eagles do, don't watch, buy merchandise, or tickets, or clik on articles about them! It's simple.— scars73- Cowboy not win in playoff. In ten year. Make Hulk angry. Make Hulk post dumb comment.— vegasflyer
- Like a broken record--"This is the year for the Eagles." The birds got someone from Pittsburgh, so they must be doin' somethin' right. It'll be another grueling, let down year. Go Steelers.— WestToEastToWest
- i hope they actually pay the kid..— Huge
Hulk ur a richard crainium no way 4-12 u must e a giant fan hopeing for a winning season.— a2000xl- He will see action early, but as Westbrook gets back in the swing of things, he will be in a support role, spelling Brian, as needed. Travis, maxgxl team join max international— travis14
- Hey Scars73...Somewhere there's a bus with your name on it. F Off.— citysims
