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Every NFL team’s greatest rushing season of all time

By Russell S. Baxter

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Eric Dickerson #29 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the football during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals as rain falls at Riverfront Stadium on September 23, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Bengals 24-14. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Eric Dickerson #29 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the football during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals as rain falls at Riverfront Stadium on September 23, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Bengals 24-14. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA – DECEMBER 22: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 22, 2013 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 54-11. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – DECEMBER 22: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 22, 2013 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 54-11. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia Eagles: LeSean McCoy (2013)

The club is headed share of excellent running backs throughout a history. From Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren and tough Wilbert Montgomery to Ricky Watters, who spent three seasons in the City of Brotherly Love, and versatile Brian Westbrook.

In 2009, the Philadelphia Eagles used a second-round pick (53rd overall) pick on University of Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy. He spent his first six seasons with the franchise before being dealt to Buffalo in 2015. That was enough to become the career-rushing leader for the Eagles with 6,792 yards.

McCoy was a very-talented all-purpose back, but he also showed that he could be a real workhorse when called upon. His big year came in 2013, which also marked the debut campaign for new head coach Chip Kelly. He led the NFL in carries (314) and rushing yards (1,607), averaging 100.4 yards per game on the ground and an impressive 5.1 yards per attempt.

He finished with nine touchdowns on the ground. For the record, he also wound up leading the league in total yards from scrimmage (2,146) and earned All-Pro honors for the second time in his career.

He and the Eagles were stifled at home in the wild-card playoffs by the Saints, although McCoy finished with 77 yards rushing and one score in the 26-24 loss.

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