LeSean McCoy: Cardinals' Murray 'trash,' 'overhyped'

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LeSean McCoy: Cardinals' QB Kyler Murray is 'trash,' 'overhyped,' and 'overrated'

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 9/29/22

Former All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy spent much of his 12-year NFL career dancing in the backfield to elude would-be tacklers, fittingly earning the nickname "Shady."

While McCoy made a living with his elusive moves, he seemingly has an issue with quarterbacks who operate the same way. Appearing on the "I Am Athlete" podcast this week, McCoy shared some harsh criticisms toward Arizona Cardinals' signal-caller Kyler Murray.

"Trash, overhyped, overrated," McCoy said. "He plays like a high school player. Runs around, runs backward, he does a circle, the ballerina circle, then goes left, goes right, turns all the way around again, then looks for a wide receiver. That's not how you play quarterback."

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McCoy's beef isn't necessarily with running quarterbacks. When asked about his former teammate with the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, McCoy said there's no comparison to Murray.

"Every pass is holding the ball, 'Let's make a miracle,'" McCoy said. "Every game he's played. Watch him play. It's really embarrassing, to be honest, like, who's coaching this kid?"

McCoy also addressed the controversy between Murray and the Cardinals over an "independent study" clause initially included in the QB's five-year, $230.5 million contract extension signed back in July.

"Now I see why," McCoy said. "Cause he ain't reading any coverages."

Murray has led the Cardinals to a 1-2 start this season, passing for 784 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception while adding 65 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

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