PHILLY SPORTS CORNER

My views on the current Philly sports landscape..

EAGLES- There's a rumor that the Buffalo Bills will cut RB LeShaun McCoy because he doesn't fit their new offensive scheme, and by cutting him, the Bills would save approx. $ 7 million in cap money. Would he return to the Eagles if he is free to sign anywhere? Yes. McCoy didn't want to leave Phlily when he was traded, and pouted about it.Owner Jeffrey Lurie loves McCoy and gave him a huge bro-hug 2 years ago on the field before the Birds played Buffalo.

The money has to be right. And my feeling is, for 1 or 2 years, sure, while the Eagles groom a young running back along with the injured Wendell Smallwood. At age 29, running backs often start to lose it, form all the wear and tear on their bodies over the years. So I would be cautious there. But McCoy gives the team another needed weapon. Mix in DeSean Jackson and suddenly the Birds have more offensive options. Draft Clemson WR Mike Williams and the wide receivers are markedly better.

Getting McCoy, Jackson or both would also be a shot at Chip Kelly, since he was the bum who let both of them go in their prime.

Don't expect McCoy and/or Jackson to be what they were.  But they would be improvement over what the Eagles have now on offense, and help to hold the fort with Carson Wentz until younger weapons are found.

I don't know why the Eagles haven't parted ways with lame duck players like Connor Barwin, Mychel Kendricks and Ryan Mathews, unless they are trying to work out trades. I would only be interested in bringing back Barwin, because he wants to come back, restructure his contract and can still help. Jim Schwartz has got to want him back and fit him into a defense where Barwin just doesn't seem to fit.

Nobody talks about back-up quarterback Chase Daniels. He is making a lot of money for a back-up. Isn't there a team out there willing to trade for Daniels and turn him into a starter? The Eagles could sign a chasper reserve QB ( Nick Foles?). Let's face it, if Wentz goes down  and the back-up QB has to play, the Eagles are screwed anyway.  The Eagles would save on cap room money by dealing Daniels.

PHILLIES- It's going to be fun to listen to John Kruk on the Phillies' broadcasts this season. He is a funny, honest guy, as long as Phillies management doesn't try to censor him when he's being too honet or critical of the team. Kruk should have many funny stories to tell and wise baseball observations. Plus he's got personality, unlike the dry Mike Schmidt, who tends to pontificate and talk down to the fans. Ben Davis is OK and brings enthusiasm . Matt Stairs is better off as batting coach then in the booth.

More about the Phillies in my weekly column Phillies Phodder.

FLYERS- Time to break up a team that doesn't work. The goal tending is inconsistent. Same old problems of not being about to score enough goals. Key players, such as Claude Giroux, are aging fast. Time to make some trades by dumping guys who aren't part of the future, stockpile draft picks and promote more prospects like defenseman Sam Moran to give him experience. Deal one of the goalies- they ar eboth free agents after the season- and play goalie Anthony Stolarz. GM Ron Hextall will have more cap room to add a more significant free agent in the off-season.

SIXERS- The organization has been embarrassing itself with it's dishonesty and denials. Coach Brett Brown is being left out to dry. He has made the best of a bad situation, with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons' status wavering. Most of all, players like Saric, Covington, Noel and McConnell have improved under Coach Brown. He hung in there while the team tanked and sucked. He should be given the chance to coach this squad when they become good.

Finally, the great pro wrestler George "The Animal" Steele died this week. He was a colorful, lovable villain, biting the turnbuckles in the ring, pulling out the stuffing with his green tongue, his hairy back glistening with sweat. In real life, The Animal was a teacher and coach who earned his Masters  Degree. He was a major character when wrestling was wrestling, along with unforgettable guys like Bruno Sammartino, Professor Toro Tonaka and Cheif Strongbow.

RIP Animal......