Rex Ryan Says He'd Make LeSean McCoy-for-Kiko Alonso Trade Again

In a blockbuster deal that transpired during the offseason, the Buffalo Bills sent linebacker Kiko Alonso to the Philadelphia Eagles for running back LeSean McCoy. While both players have had problems staying on the field in 2015, Bills head coach Rex Ryan would not have done anything differently if given a second chance.

Ryan told Marc Sessler of NFL.com on Thursday that he's content with the deal and wouldn't rethink things at all.

"Not for two seconds," Ryan said. "If they offered that trade again, I'd do it."

Both members of the trade have already missed time this season while battling injuries. Alonso hasn't played since Week 2 after suffering a knee injury, while McCoy missed Weeks 4 and 5 with hamstring issues. 

An Alonso-less Bills defense has been inconsistent this season. In the Bills' three wins in 2015, they've allowed under 15 points each time. In their three losses, they've given up 24, 34 and 40 points. Alonso, when healthy, can serve as a consistent and relentless tackler who has the ability to chase down almost any offensive player.

But he has played in only two of 22 games over the past two seasons. 

While McCoy hasn't missed as much time, his nagging hamstring injury has limited his production. In Ryan's offense, which stresses a strong running game, McCoy has averaged 3.9 yards per carry and has yet to record a 100-yard game.

CBS Sports' Joel Corry believes neither team has won the deal through the first portion of the season:

With the Bills in London to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a healthy McCoy could carry a majority of the offensive load.

All it could take is one big week for the new Bills ball-carrier to gain confidence, and he could be off to the races. After all, he has rushed for 1,300 yards or more in three of the last four seasons. If he can put up numbers like that in Buffalo, Ryan would take even less time to pull off the trade again if given the chance.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.