LeSean McCoy: 'I'm Gonna Show Them' with Bills

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LESEAN MCCOY'S SIX seasons in Philadelphia established him not only as a star -- he's the NFL's third-leading rusher since being drafted in 2009 -- but also as an icon for the Eagles. That changed in March, when the team shipped him to Buffalo, where he agreed to a five-year, $40 million deal. McCoy recently sat down with The Mag to discuss his trade to Buffalo, his impressions of coach Rex Ryan and whether there is a race issue with his former coach, the Eagles' Chip Kelly.

The Mag: You've spent your entire life in Pennsylvania -- as a kid in Harrisburg, going to college in Pittsburgh and then playing in Philadelphia. How does it feel to be in a different state and different environment?
McCoy: It's a lot different. Everybody who's been influential in my life was just a phone call away, an hour away, two hours at the most. And everybody got to see me play -- friends I grew up with, families that have supported me, coaches. My son, I could see him as much as I wanted. But it's a business. I'm happy here. Great coaching staff. It's actually a nice city. I don't think they give it enough credit. There's a lot to do here. Also, Toronto is down the street. That's always fun.