>> reporter: guys, chip kelly has angered a lot of eagles rooters bite cutting wide out desean jacksonrading star running back lesean mccoy and now letting star receiver jeremy maclin levy ya free agency. that is a lot of star power out the door with very little to show for it. the moves may be dumb we'll find out but are they really racist? >> on espn first take monday morning, host steven amount smith never overtly called eagles head coach chip kelly a racist but smith said in the wake of a flurry of birds personnel moves -- >> you got brothers walking the streets going like that what's up with chip? >> former long time philadelphia inquirer columnist questioned the curl cher being created by kelly and suggested there was a racial element to moves that have three eagles top offensive stars over the past two years all african-american. >> gone lesean mccoy jeremy maclin desean jackson. staying, riley cooper. >> really? >> hmm. >> really? >> okay. >> okay. >> cooper of course was caught on camera uttering a racial slur. he publicly made amends and later was signed to a hefty new contra

you know, desean jackson.aying riley cooper. >> really. >> okay. >> is race playing a part in chip kelly's decisions with eagles roster. that is what steven a smith suggested on espn. former eagle will tre thomas was a coach last year what he believes is going on in south philadelphia. >>> and it is here not spring, but pothole season. the road crews are busy filling in this morning, or are they? we're on pothole patrol. we like to call it pp. we put jj on the story. coming up at 7:00. >> make sure you tweet us then about the potholes you are seeing in your area so we can send jenny joyce there to up investigate. >> it will be tough with the rain coming the potholes get filled up with water. you don't room ice they are even there. >> it is worst feeling in that car and you are like ahh and you hit one. >>> throw some doughnuts the in there. >> a pun much. >> let's just make soup. >> keep it warm. >> yes. >> this is creativity at its best this morning, congratulations, guys. >> it feels good early in the mornin

now they lost desean jackson and maclin in successive seasons quarterback byron maxwell may come to phillycording to multiple reports his five year contract borj $54 million with $25 million guaranteed. he had two interceptions last year and they have no quarterbacks at the moment released kerry williams and bradley fletcher and espn reporting frank gore will sign with eagles. deal said to be worth guaranteed 7.5 million over two years five time pro bowler in san francisco up there in page, 32 in may. ran for over 1,000 yards in eight of nine seasons and that's the power type of running back they need in all these goal line situations they failed to punch in. we know who will run the football. how about quarterback. strangely we learn mark sanchez reporting reportedly agreeing to 2 year deal original $16 million who will now make more than foles. foles will be given an opportunity you think to compete for starting spot and may betrayeded to landmark us m ach betrayeded to landmark us m betrayeded to landmark -- mccoy is said to sign a deal with the billsen including 25.6 million guaranteed

so last season it was desean jackson departing. this year it is jeremy maclin. addition byron maxwell who told espn he will sign with the eagles on tuesday. the contract is reportedly worth $63 million over six years. maxwell was considered the best corner available in free agency and was the starter of the seahawks famed leejd of boom secondary. meanwhile, frank gore has been tabbed to replace lesean mccoy. the pro bowler sign with the eagles on tuesday. his deal a three-year contract that guarantees him $7.5 million in the first two years. he is a perren yell rusher but will turn 32 in may. the eagles have also reportedly resigned mark sanchez. he started eight games last season. meanwhile, lesean mccoy will get a new contract with the bills. a five-year packed with $16 million guaranteed. shady sent out this message today. >> going to see my buffalo family. can't wait to see you all. >> so mccoy not the only former eagle leaving. todd harrimans. he missed the second half of last season with a torn biceps muscle. we'll break down all the birds maneuvers a litt

>> reporter: last year coach kelly cut star wide receiver desean jackson. he's about to trade star running back lesean mccoy and wide receiver jeremy maclin to lead via free agency. all questionable moves d race really play roll? >> can i say it yes it will be controversial. you want me to do it. >> steven a. smith espn first take is known for stirring the pot on monday morning's installment smith warned viewers he was about to go there. >> you got brothers walking the street going like this, what's up with chip? >> the former long time philadelphia inquirer columnist questioned the culture being created by head coach chip kelly and suggested there was a racial components to the moves over the past couple of years. >> gone lesean mccoy. jeremy maclin you know, desean jackson. staying riley cooper. really? >> really? >> okay. >> cooper of course was caught on camera utterly a racial slur back in 2013. he publicly apologized and was later resigned to a big contract. we hit the lunch crowd at tony luke's in south philly where eagles fans black and white had no

culture and understand think culture and are committed to his culture, it happens already with desean jackson and lasean mccoy. >> on the surface, this is something that can chip kelly is studying not just the offseason but throughout the season, and making this move it's not a shock to his mind. >> so who would the eagles get in return this guy keiko alonzo from buffalo, chip knows the linebacker well he played for him in oregon, he is cheap and could be a good one but missed all of last season with an acl injury. >> they saw an opportunity to get a line backer keiko alonzo an ascending player with a tremendous rookie year with the buffalo bills, but he could be as good as luke kuechly i think is the best line backer in the game. >> maybe chip does care about defense. >> the eagles announced they have released trent cole, he ranked second in history in sacks, since chip kelly doesn't get in front of the microphone he said we spoke with trent and his agent but at this point it's better to let him explore other options. >> and the fillies are going through spring training games. alex rodriguez

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and it happened already with desean jackson and now happening with shady mccoy and we will see what ist. >> making a move is not a shock in his mind because he studied this thing for a long time and he's made this decision on his research, his study and his overall plan. >> the player in return is kiko alonso, he played for chip kelly at oregon. and he played well in 2013 but missed last season with a torn acl. >> they saw an opportunity to get a linebacker in kiko alonso with a tremendous rookie year with the buffalo bills. coming off the knee injury but if he is healthy he is as good as one of the best linebackers in the league. >>> and trent cole released today. the eagles say they were trying to bring him back but could not agree on a reestructurerestructured. >> and they pull a horse out of -- check that a rabbit out of a hat. and durant out with a foot injury, not important right now. and stealing it and eight three-pointers. inside of 30 seconds to play and sixer down 3. and jayson richardson overtime. and westbrook, quicker than a roach when the light comes on. and we will talk

eagles follow-up last years release of desean jackson with another blockbuster move this off season. sources say bird are sending shady mccoy to the bills. shady led league in rushing in 2014 and finish in the top five this past season. he will make almost 11 million-dollar next year and that could have played a role. eagles get kiko a licenses owe who played for chip at oregon which could have played a role in his arrival. he is also coming off an acl. eagles are getting ready of two high profile defensive players. trent cole is second on all time sack list behind reggie white. cary williams is gone as well. the bird pass defense finished next to last in the league last season. >>> retooling begins. well sixers are in oklahoma city facing the thunder. okc will be without russell westbrook, kevin garnett and for the the flyers playing johnny hockey and calgary flames. game was tied, at the end of the regulation and johnny hockey gets an a assist on the game win are in overtime. flames win three-two. flyers are five points out of the playoff spot the with 18 games left in the regular

. >> last year the birds shock the football world when they released wide receiver desean jackson andonight the birds with another blockbuster move. reportedly agreeing to trade lesean mccoy to buffalo for linebacker kik alonso. mccoy nfl third most rushing yards. fourth most touchdowns in 200 nip. he was slated to make $11 million with a cap hit of almost 12 million. shady won the rushing title in 2013 and third in 2014. >>> kik over played for chip kelly at oregon second round pick for the bills in 2013. great rookie season ranking ranking knitter in the league in tackles. he missed last season with a torn acl. >>> after two seasons with the eagles they cut starting cornerback cary williams. five interceptions with the birds and would have made 6.5 million this season. they have the second worse pass defense in the league. malcolm jenkins is the only member of defensive back field still with the team. >>> the birds will also linebacker trent cole eagles and cole were working to restructure his deal but couldn't come to terms. trent was to make 10 million next season long get tenure

and i think -- i think chip subscribes to that kind of -- he got rid of desean jackson last year, gets rid of shady. i happen to be fans of both guys 'cause of their amazing talent. but they weren't his guys, in terms of their off-field commitments. >> do we think he gets mariota? >> that's the sanguine way of looking at it. and, you know, yep, character, but it's almost like a vladimir putin-esque kind of move because the man wants what the man wants, and if he doesn't like you, you're gone. and that to me is -- that's not what dick vermeil did. i mean, it seemed like he gave people a chance, an opportunity, and shady mccoy was not desean. >> if he wins the big ones everything will be forgiven. >> very quickly, if he wants what he wants, does he want mariota? >> who wouldn't? >> okay. all right. we're going to take a break, and we'll come back to our insiders' inside story. trading-in or selling your car truck or suv? webuyanycar.com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. one, get your free online valuation. two, book an appointment. and three, pick up a check at your n

. >> todd herremans, go back to desean jackson. >> so now nick foles is responding to the trade this morning. >> what do you think about it, nick? >> gross. like an idiot. >> eagles have agreed contract with former giants and seahawks quarterback walter fuhrman. so walt letter team one his former seahawks teammate, brian maxwell, who the eagles signed yesterday. so, some positive news there. >> no doubt coach chip kelsey putting his plan forward eagles into action. too bad many fans say just don't know what the plan is yet. >> well, we don't know the plan. 's not done, right? >> frustrating, though. >> reporter: well, shall i start with more on this or mike do you want to hear couple of suggestions from the construction crews down here about possible business opportunities for you, should you lose this josh? >> okay, let's have it. >> reporter: i had to scribble this down, and i had to make it wearable. mike jerrick escort service for the night of your life is the slogan. >> now, no, no, i can't be doing that. >> reporter: slogan number two, mike, i'm big star, you'll feel like one t

he was not happy when he heard the news, last year he got rid of desean jackson and this year mccoy this move clears up money in terms of salary cap space and some fans are up in arms and ron jaworsky says you have to look at the big picture when evaluating the trade. >> one individual player does not win or lose football games clearly i was a big fan of shady mccoy and i still am he still has gas left in the tank but this is why coached get paid the big bucks they have to make the difficult decision and it's obviously that the play of shady mccoy was descending and they saw an opportunity to get a linebacker in alonzo. >> the team officially released trent cole, he completed his tenth season with the team second all time in sacks. >>> time for a check of the "action news" traffic report from shady mccoy to the real mccoy, matt pellman is in the traffic center. >> good afternoon rick and monica heading out on the schuylkill expressway that is a gamble too and this afternoon are you not fairing well if you are trying to do that, jammed solid from bear to university to 30 and street. that

we have lesean mccoy, jeremy maclin, you know desean jackson. staying riley cooper. really really. okay. >> cooper was caught on camera uttering a racial slur in 2013. he publicly apologized and was later resigned with a very big contract. smith a long time philadelphia columnist made comments on yesterday's morning show. >> of course everybody is talking about this because once you pull the the race card. he knew it will be controversial but i will just go ahead and say it. a lot of people are talking and wondering yes pull the race car. because chip hasn't just gotten rid of all black players. to me, i don't know. >> i am not going to say anything. >> i'm staying out of this one. >> i just hepp they win. >> 4:26. the the new apple watch will set you back a few thousand dollars. i thought it was a hundred bucks. a thousand dollars. >> no, no, i just want it to tell time and tell me if i'm going to drop dead, if i don't walk enough. does it have a meter on it to tell me how many steps i take in a day. let's get a perspective here. the other things you can buy for same price or less

lesean mccoy, jeremy maclin you know, desean jackson, staying riley cooper.y really. >> cooper is white and caught on camera uttering a racial slur back in 203. he publicly apologized and was later resigned to a very big lucrative contract. smith, a former long time philadelphia inquirer columnist made comments on yesterday morning's show. >> we have been chatting with people on twitter. a lot of people have stuff to say. tamara says people who make claims like this are why we have racism issues. mary, she has been tweeting saying stop giving that guy air time. he is a journalist in the a circus director. a lot of people are kind of feeling like they are not on the same side with steven smith when it comes this. >> mar y said i think you are shamelessly looking to stir the pot, still orange. >> now that is a left turn that has nothing to do with the the eagles come on. >> cut him a break. >> one bad day with the fake tanner. >> blame the people about still or range. >> i'm a flyers fan, okay. i think they had a home day that game. >> that is what you can say.

bowl wide receiver jeremy maclin packing, not even to bring up, forget his name, lesean jackson, desean jackson. we don't have to wore bit mix-up any moyer. anyway, we don't know if nick foles has left felled. probably already in st. louis. this is the first tv reaction from nick about the trade. >> what are you going to do today napoleon? >> i feel like i'm going to die. >> okay, eagles fans everywhere, you know, gets personal when it comes to our eagles football team. this morning fans are not holding back. >> yes let's get to steve keeley live at lincoln financial field with reaction, because sue, i guess it will look different there when we go to games. >> reporter: did you know mike, first overall pick, first overall pick, did he that re pep tiff thing that bruce does. >> supposed to be fantastic. and 'd great first season. >> reporter: you suggested that, suggested that. all right. anyway. mike never in history of your viewing, racing home every day to watch bold and the beautiful did you have a soap opera day like the e-a-g-l-e-s dels yesterday, right. >> exactly right. foles, but it was

. >> gone lesean mccoy jerry maclin, you know, desean jackson jackson.ying riley cooper. >> hmm. >> really? >> really? okay. >> smith made those comments this morning on his show first take but fans we talked to earlier today weren't quiet on board with smith. >> it's kind of questionable, but i mean if they're making what they think are better decisions for the team, then everybody that's a diehard fan got to go ahead and ride the bus for a moment to see where it's going take them. >> all right. howard is here now. as you can imagine he's got an opinion on these comments. howard. >> oh, my gosh. it is so so absolutely outrageous what he's done. it's irresponsible the entire rant of screaming a. smith not steven amount smith screaming totally out of line. he appears to be the racist. now, i can't figure out if he's just a nitwit a moron or just a flat out dope. if this is based on not signing jeremy maclin, as usual screaming a. has no clue and never notice what's going on. the eagles wanted maclin but played around too long and maclin felt dee respected

it is not like desean jackson they get kiko alonzo great rookie coming off a injury. if you get something in return and it is cheaper that is way in the world now. >> reporter: some eagles fans in the the so happy. >> i'm not comfortable. i don't understand we have one of the best running backs in the league consistent over the last five seasons and we get a linebacker out of it. >> reporter: even young are fans critical of the trade. >> i don't think it is a good trade. i love a shady. i got his jersey. i just don't think it is smart but i can see where he is going with it. i don't know hopefully they can find a better running back to help them out but i don't think it is a good trade. >> nicky's not the sure of the trade. >> we did reach out to lesean mccoy who was a special contributor and we got big no comment. >> okay. >> always tough when you have a players jersey and gets traded so we are sorry for nick but this is a big deal with the eagles right now and there could be more to come. >> probably so leslie, thanks. >>> a lot of people talking about lesean mccoy

. >> iain, last year with desean jackson now it's lesean mccoy.kelly gives away team favorites in pro bowl offensive players to back years. i'm stun of the most fans are stunned and the fans can't understand why the organization is doing this to them. they don't care about the fans. they traded all pro running back one of the top four in the league. and what did they get a hurt linebacker? to me that's not a good deal. >> chip kelly's libel to make any most he wants. but not lesean. not shady. the one guy people thought would be safe is gone. for kiko alonso linebacker who didn't even play last year. needless to say the frustration is real. >> didn't agree with it but i guess chip has a plan. >> last year desean. this year lesean. might come back to haunt him. >> not all the fans are against the move. they're all shocked but not all against. faith in chip is what is needed in some are holding on. >> i was extremely surprised you know, he's still young. only i think going to be 27. coming up this summer. and he was drafted by the eagles so you like

people were upset about foles leaving, desean jackson from two years ago. >> we're hoping chip kelly a's play book he has been moving and shaking. >> he is either a genius or a goat and it will come up this coming season. >> coming up more dramatic testimony at the boston marathon bombing trial as the man who was carjacked by dzhokhar tsarnaev shares his story, what he told the jury about the the moment that he escaped. >>> let's head outside, it will be a nice day, the weekend will be different though, sue is standing by with rain in your 14 irresistible flavors. one for the mood. one for the moment. each one can make every day more delicious than the last. the taste could only be baileys. the experience could only be yours. baileys coffee creamers. this is the one. >>> sing it, bob kelly. >> no, don't. >> come on, open his mike. >> when i think of you, baby. >> sometimes it is only way we can take awake at this hour. >> i'm grateful for the the music every day and is what going on with that moon there. i think we're looking at a reflection. clear skies. what that means though clear

evaluations, all-in-all i like the fact they got something in return, because last year they lost desean jacksonnd got nothing in return. >> some people are saying singing ship, this better work there is better work. okay, say we don't get marcus. then what? >> then you have nick foles. but i think when you look at this right here, not that it is a lock to work, but not risky. lesean mccoy was good player. nfl doesn't value running backs like it once d you saw sproles, chris polk in a part time role, then you draft somebody not making a loft money. you can get that production out after kim of different guys. that's just the way the nfl works these days. >> hopeful. >> i their in theory. it doesn't mean it will pan out. but you got -- you needed a linebacker, he's not making a loft money, under contract for two more years, and pro bowl type player. so i think this is great deal. >> you don't see trades. >> not like this. >> in the nfl. so this was shocking. >> we talked about it yesterday, that chip kelly -- >> it was shady mccoy, get nothing in return, but the fact is they got kiko al lan so, li

over the past two seasons, let's think about this team said good bye to players like desean jackson,mccoy a few days ago. yesterday, jeremy maclin. so on espn yesterday steven a smith suggested that race could be playing at least a little bit of the role in the eagles decisions about their players. >> chip kelly makes decisions, over the last couple of years that dairy say leave a few brothers feeling uncomfortable. >> you can say that. >> i mean we're sitting here looking at some of the decision that is chip kelly makes and i'm like what is up with that. i mean it looks like you got to be his kind of guy. riley cooper your kind of guy. >> he is creating a culture. he wants it to be on his terms. >> it is beyond the system. >> the operative word is culture, the culture is what resonates with me more profoundly because i'm looking at chip kelly and like really. >> really. >> really. >> well joining us is former eagles player and coach, tre thomas. you spent last couple seasons as a coach, working with the pass rusher. >> yes. >> you did a nice job with trent cole. >> thank you, i thin