PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Chip Kelly says LeSean McCoy was wrong to suggest he favors white players over black players, adding he never considers race when building his roster.
"I've got great respect for LeSean. However, in that situation, I think he's wrong," Kelly said Thursday. "We put a lot of time in looking at the characters and factors that go into selection and retention of players, and color's never been one of them."
Kelly traded McCoy to the Buffalo Bills in March for linebacker Kiko Alonso. McCoy wasn't happy about the trade. The two-time All-Pro and leading rusher in franchise history then questioned Kelly's motives in an interview with ESPN The Magazine this month.