Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie says LeSean McCoy wasn't the style of runner Chip Kelly prefers

The LeSean McCoy trade caught many people off guard, but Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is standing firmly behind Chip Kelly. 

Lurie revealed Tuesday that he and Kelly had been discussing McCoy for quite a while. 

"We’ve been talking about the asset value of LeSean for a long time because he wasn’t the style of runner that Chip prefers, but a great player," Lurie said, according to Sheil Kapadia of Phillymag.com. "Getting players that fit more of what he’s all about in terms of their style of play. LeSean McCoy is a great running back - all-time franchise leader. Great guy in every way. To maximize his power spread offense, he’s always admired the one-cut runners."

Lurie added that he trusts Kelly and wants to do everything to ensure that he succeeds. 

"It really boils down to that. You have a decision as an owner: Do you want to fight that? Or do want to adopt it? I went all out to try and get Chip as the coach, and I’m really happy we did. He’s got a great potential future, and I’m happy to be able to provide him the resources to be able to maximize what he’s all about."

Many of Kelly's offseason decisions were puzzling, to say the least, and if things don't work out, it likely won't be long before Lurie starts changing his tune.