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LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills

It was a disappointing debut for new Bills running back LeSean McCoy, who notched just 41 yards on his 17 carries against a Colts defense not particularly known for its dominant run defense (remember Jonas Gray?). You rarely saw the same burst and explosiveness from McCoy that we saw in 2013, leading many to speculate that perhaps Chip Kelly really did recognize that his former player had lost a step.

McCoy's Rushing NEP per rush was a disastrous -0.27, which put him in the same ball park as the equally disappointing C.J. Anderson. Not helping his cause are the facts that rookie backup Karlos Williams had the highest NEP score in that category for backs with more than five carries and that short yardage back Anthony Dixon vulture a touchdown at the goal line.

While McCoy may not be fully healthy yet after a hamstring injury, he certainly doesn't look like the same talent that dominated in 2013. That being said, he received 20 total touches in this game, which is more than enough for him to have immense value at the position. In addition, the Buffalo coaching staff will likely be committed to justifying the trade they made to acquire McCoy and will force feed him the ball in that attempt.

McCoy may not be efficient or explosive in 2015, but it's hard to see a situation where the coaches move away from him as the featured centerpiece of that offense in favor of a fifth round rookie. He may not possess top five upside, but that was likely factored into his draft price anyway.

With Tyrod Taylor looking functional and reasonably effective under center, this offense won't be the train wreck that some likely anticipated. The Bills will look to feature a volume-oriented running attack to go along with an efficient passing game and a dominant defense, and that is a recipe that should allow McCoy to maintain his status as a top 12-15 running back.

It may not look pretty, but Rex Ryan offenses rarely do.