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All week, LeSean McCoy walked around the NovaCare Complex with a football held firmly under his right arm. His choice, he said. The rookie had an idea he would see more playing time against Kansas City since Brian Westbrook had not practiced all week because of an ankle injury.”If he had the ball in his hand, it was high and tight to his body,” center Jamaal Jackson said.On Saturday, when McCoy was told he would make his first NFL start, he said he was nervous but prepared. He made few mistakes yesterday, rushing for 84 yards on 20 carries while scoring his first career touchdown.With no fumbles.”I don’t want to get that tag that I can’t hold on to the ball,” McCoy said. “I made it one of …

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