Twitter reacts to LeSean McCoy trade to Buffalo Bills

LeSean McCoy has reportedly been traded to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso and Twitter blew up on Tuesday.

LeSean McCoy was traded to the Buffalo Bills Tuesday according to Adam Schefter and in return, the Philadelphia Eagles scored linebacker Kiko Alonso, who will re-unite with former head coach at Oregon, Chip Kelly.

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With the biggest blockbuster NFL trade of the year, so far, Twitter is reacting heavily. LeSean McCoy has been an absolute vital piece for the Eagles in recent years. In 2013, McCoy had 1,607 yards rushing and nine touchdowns and had another great season last year when he rushed for 1,319 yards and five rushing touchdowns.

While McCoy’s trade is huge, it’s not final and his agent Drew Rosenhaus tweeted Tuesday that there is no trade for LeSean McCoy at this time, as nothing is finalized.

I just spoke with the Eagles organization and there is no trade for LeSean at this time. There have been discussions but nothing finalized
— Drew Rosenhaus (@DrewJRosenhaus) March 3, 2015

Schefter broke the big news via Twitter Tuesday evening.

Filed to ESPN: Bills have notified LB Kiko Alonso he is going to be traded to Philadelphia for RB LeSean McCoy. Trade official next week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 3, 2015

And the people of Twitter responded.

This first tweet of course references the Philadelphia Eagles cutting Desean Jackson prior to last season because of his reported gang ties.

When do the Eagles leak that they think LeSean McCoy is in a gang?
— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 4, 2015

Here’s a valid question:

Is LeSean McCoy going to play QB for the Bills?
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) March 4, 2015

#Lesean McCoy leaving Philly for Buffalo? SMH. There are no words. @Eagles
— Tom Verica (@tomverica) March 4, 2015

Probably:

"The LeSean McCoy to Buffalo trade strongly suggests that OJ Simpson might be done with the Bills— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) March 3, 2015"

LeSean McCoy’s 4.2 yds per rush in 2014 was 22nd in NFL; his 5.1 yds/rush in 2013 was a top-5 average

LeSean McCoy's 4.2 yds per rush in 2014 was 22nd in NFL; his 5.1 yds/rush in 2013 was a top-5 average
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 3, 2015

LeSean McCoy in 4 NFL seasons before Chip Kelly: 967 yds per year: McCoy in 2 seasons in Kelly's offense: 1,463 yards per year.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 3, 2015

How long until Rex Ryan gets a LeSean McCoy tattoo?
— Playmaker TD 🏈 (@playmakerTD) March 3, 2015

Devastating to hear the #Eagles have traded Lesean McCoy to the #Bills. Well aware of the cap hit but I love Shady
— Adnan Virk (@adnansvirk) March 3, 2015

This of course makes Giants, Redskins and Cowboys fans very happy..

Lesean McCoy is no longer in the NFC East pic.twitter.com/KhtXLLo3Sn
— amanda ♡ (@firstballoteli) March 4, 2015

Well, not everyone in Buffalo is happy. Local waiters are quitting rapidly because of McCoy’s terrible tipping history.

Report: Buffalo waiters prepare to see 80% reduction in tips after LeSean McCoy's trade to the Bills
— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) March 4, 2015

Can't believe Chip Kelly just traded #LeSeanMcCoy. Don't care how much we need a linebacker.Shady is the best player we had WTF!!!
— Jimmy McGorman (@JimmyMcGorman) March 4, 2015

Poor Eagles fans..

.@SportsCenter Eagles fans be like... pic.twitter.com/xt0pmuE2ZH
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) March 3, 2015

The parody accounts had fun with this one…

REPORT: LeSean McCoy has NOT been traded to the #Bills, per LeSean McCoy

McCoy: "At least that's what I'm telling myself, anyway."
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) March 4, 2015

Shady has carried the ball more than anyone in the last two years…Smart move? I guess we’ll see.

Most Rushes Last 2 Seasons
LeSean McCoy 626
DeMarco Murray 609
Marshawn Lynch 581
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 3, 2015

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