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McCoy never misses a beat in Eagles' victory

August 16, 2013, 9:00 am

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Breaking ankles, and shortly thereafter,Twitter, LeSean McCoy and his knee lookedperfectly fine after ripping off a scintillating 21-yard run in his preseason debut.

Just ask Carolina Panthers cornerbackDrayton Florence.

In the first quarter of the Eagles' 14-9 win over the Panthers on Thursday, McCoy received ahandoff from Nick Foles, bounced it outside as opposed to barreling toward a crowded B gapand the rest was just more evidence of what "Shady" can do in open space.

Heading to the left, McCoy channeled his Twitter handle and cut on the dime. Twice.

The four-year back slashed hard to the inside, sending Florence sliding by helplessly, followedby another direction-changing cut that forced linebacker Thomas Davis out of the play as well.

“Some things you just kind of feel. It's hard to describe it,” McCoy said. “Some things you justfeel and go.”

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LeSean McCoy rushed eight times for 47 yardsand a touchdown in the Eagles' win over thePanthers. (USA Today Images)

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McCoy, after stunning the fans and Panthers' defense alike, sprinted diagonally to the righttoward the end zone to try and cap off one of the preseason's best plays.

But he was tripped up seven yards short.

“I should have scored,” the running back said with a smirk.

The crowd on hand was enthralled with that particular run, which reminded folks that McCoy isstill a top fantasy option at running back.

"I don't know, people forgot about me, man," McCoy said, "I heard you people in fantasy, I'mknocked down. I don't know."

The fans weren't the only ones in awe. Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans was also impressed bythe galvanizing run by McCoy.

“Man, that's a run right there where he can break a guy's ankles on a play like that,” Ryanssaid. “Shady's got the moves. Shady, he's a great back, he makes a lot people miss in the openfield, and again, that's another guy I wouldn't be out there having to tackle, so I'm happy aboutthat."

However, not everyone was blown away with the agile display.

Running backs coach and former bruising rusher Duce Staley said the flashy moves comenatural to McCoy, so they’re not as impressive as, perhaps, a proper read downfield or hittingan open hole.

“That's what he's been doing for a long time in this league, so he'll be the first to tell you thatthat's not exciting to me,” Staley said. “Making guys miss, spinning, making guys stop in theirtracks -- that's God-given talent. That's something he's been doing and I expect that every dayand every game.”

McCoy's run was clearly the highlight of the evening, but the versatile back wasn't a one-trickpony Thursday night.

McCoy finished the first half with eight rushing attempts for 47 yards. He also contributed in thepassing game, snagging three balls out of the backfield for 16 yards.

The Eagles' featured offensive threat worked with both Foles and Michael Vick under centerand was on the field for the vast majority of the first half.

And after being refused a score on his highlight scamper, McCoy found the end zone on a one-yard zone read give from Vick, who said he had multiple options on the play.

McCoy, evidently, was the right choice.

“I think it's kind of just wanting it. The good thing about our offense is that so many players wantto make plays, and the offense with Coach [Chip] Kelly gives you the option to make plays,”McCoy said. “It's just a matter of time to see how this thing works out. I'm excited.”

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, nfl, Carolina Panthers, LeSean Mccoy, Drayton Florence, Demeco Ryans

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allan20Now McCoy is someone to get excited about, he truly is GREAT and young. However, Vick sucks and isan old loser who will continue to lose and lose again until he is BENCHED...book it.

TheMarcoIslanderTo me, Shady is one of the top 3 RB's in the league and he will only get even better in this O.

Tomfan365Brings me back to freshman year at Pitt watching him in Hienz field clown on defenses. And he setrecords with a garbage QB, he is going to have a monster year coming up.

Sean BeneckeOh lawdy lawd, that run...

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