Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is in the spotlight at the moment. Not so long ago, he surpassed some of the greatest Vikings players. Jefferson has been getting a lot of phrases from other players, coaches, experts, and legends. The last legend to give Jefferson some appreciative words is a two-time Super Bowl champion, LeSean McCoy. 

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Who is LeSean McCoy?

LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy was a second-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009. He was the fourth running back then, but McCoy became a regular starting running back for the Eagles in 2010. He achieved great heights and was a six-time Pro Bowl RB. 2013 was a good year for Shady as he led the NFL with 1,607 rushing yards and 539 receiving yards. In 2011, McCoy set a franchise record for the Eagles with 17 single-season touchdowns. He was one of the best wide receivers in the franchise’s history.

In 2014, former Eagles coach Chip Kelly traded LeSean to the Buffalo Bills. It was a decision because McCoy had over 1000 rushing yards that season. In the 2019 season, McCoy joined the Kansas City Chiefs and won his first Super Bowl that year. And in his last season, he was rushing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who brought McCoy another Super Bowl victory. Throughout his career, Shady has rushed for 11,102 yards, and stands 22nd in NFL all-time rushing yards. 

LeSean McCoy had a well-decorated career. He wanted to be known as the best Eagles running back, and with his record, he was. McCoy returned to Philadelphia and retired as an Eagle.

A veteran receiver appreciates Justin Jefferson

Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers game, Justin Jefferson has become the hottest topic in the NFL. In his last couple of games, he has been unstoppable. He has 577 yards under his belt. These are more yards than some of the best Vikings receivers like Sidney Rice and Chris Carter. 

The young wide receiver also caught the attention of Shady. The veteran tweeted, ” listen this young boy the truth… I just finished watching film sheesh.. I played wit greats and I consider my self one so I KNO one when I see one and HE a young great.” To the kind words of the Eagles legend, Jefferson replied, “Appreciate that legend.”

Mutual respect always runs deep in sports, especially in a game like football. Jefferson is yet to get in his prime. Who knows what records he will break till then?

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