The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Cooper's teammates in Philadelphia have publicly supported the embattled wide receiver since Cooper's racially insensitive comments became public on Wednesday. But that support is not exactly unconditional. LeSean McCoy told NFL.com's Albert Breer that he forgives Cooper, but it hurts because McCoy's "losing a friend ... I can't respect a guy like that."
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
McCoy wondered aloud if Cooper's true colors came out. As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggested, McCoy is just voicing how many players probably feel. That doesn't mean Cooper can't be a huge part of the team; every organization has differences among employees. McCoy just might not see Cooper in the same light. HC Chip Kelly said Thursday it would take a while for the team to get past the issue, and that he was "appalled" by Cooper's comments. Worth noting, Kelly had a very important choice to make Wednesday. After Cooper's comments went viral, Kelly had to choose a team leader to address the media on the issue and calm things down. Rosenthal believes it's telling that Kelly chose Michael Vick. That being the case, it's also worth noting that Vick, not Kelly, first met the media on the matter. Vick
has picked up his play on the field of late, and could be slightly in front of Nick Foles in the battle to start at quarterback. His ability to handle every role required of a starting quarterback -- smoothing things over with his teammates and dealing with the media -- only can help Vick's chances.
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