Eagles' QB question doesn't worry McCoy

LANCASTER - The biggest question surrounding the Eagles remains a mystery.

After sharing nearly the same amount of snaps in OTAs and minicamp, Michael Vick and Nick Foles will continue to vie for the starting quarterback job when training camp begins next month.

At the completion of the Eagles' mandatory minicamp, wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Vick both made it clear they wanted to know who would be the team's starter Week 1 at Washington. They said it would be helpful for the team to know who would lead the offense.

While Vick and Jackson may not have been the only curious Eagles wondering about the million-dollar question, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and running back LeSean McCoy say they do not have a preference between Vick and Foles.

"No, not at all," McCoy said at his celebrity softball game at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday, when asked if he knew who the starter would be. "That's why they pay Chip Kelly the big bucks to pick the quarterback. [Vick and Foles] both look good and whoever he picks, I am fine with. As long as I get my carries, I don't care who it is."

Coming off a 17-touchdown season, with 1,309 rushing yards in 2011, McCoy was troubled by a concussion last season. He rushed for 840 yards in 200 attempts, with two rushing touchdowns.

During the offseason and the time following minicamp, McCoy said he has worked primarily on getting healthy and staying in shape.

"The biggest thing is that I have been working and trying to get healthy," McCoy said. "I've been working and trying to get back to my All-Pro year. Last year didn't go well for myself or my teammates. I'm looking for this year to have a successful year as an individual and also as a team."

McCoy said he believes Kelly has completely changed the atmosphere around the Eagles. The biggest differences McCoy noted are Kelly's emphasis on nutrition and sleep, both elements in the coach's sports science program.

Another large innovation Kelly brought to Philadelphia is the blasting of music during practice. Kelly uses the music as a communication device and McCoy says the method was different, but effective, in OTAs and minicamp.

"I don't think different is wrong," McCoy said. "I wouldn't say coach Kelly is better than Andy [Reid], just different."

Another Kelly wrinkle has been using potential starters in practice situations they would otherwise be unfamiliar with. During OTAs and minicamp, McCoy practiced with the second, third and even fourth team in addition to the first.

While McCoy figures to be the starting running back, he believes being used in different practice situations can only help the team when injuries occur.

"I don't get wrapped up with who is the starter and who is not," McCoy said. "I think it's a good feeling because you can get used to everybody. Last year, we had a lot of guys go down. If we practiced that way last year, we would have been a lot better."

McCoy believes the competition at quarterback is only good for the team, although he understands why Vick is curious.

"[Vick] wants to know if he's getting the ball; he wants to know what's going on, so I guess it's different for him," McCoy said. "For myself, the way we practice I think helps us out."

Regardless of who is the quarterback, Maclin and McCoy share a common goal for the upcoming season - do whatever it takes to win.

"I have no idea who will be the quarterback," Maclin said. "That's not my choice. I want to win games."

With many new faces and an uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Eagles will continue to learn Kelly's offense and adjust when training camp begins July 22.

They all are hoping to improve on last season's dismal, 4-12 record.

"Hopefully it's a winning season, for sure," McCoy said. "These last 2 years have been tough for me. Getting to the playoffs is the goal. If you win the division and get to the playoffs, anything can happen. I think the sky is the limit for us."