The Buffalo Bills, although coming off a preseason loss, looked as though they were in for a decent 2017 season. This potentially changed when the team traded dynamic wide receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams on Friday and shipped starting cornerback Ronald Darby off to the Philadelphia Eagles that same afternoon. The team acquired wide receiver Jordan Matthews and cornerback E.J. Gaines from the deals and picked up two second-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Some fans approve of the deals as good in the long term. Others thought the trades were a big mistake and will prevent Buffalo’s success in the more immediate future.

One person who falls into the latter category is running back LeSean McCoy. When speaking to the media after Friday’s practice, McCoy was asked about Matthews and how he compares to Watkins.

“ obviously a difference,” McCoy said. “If you compare the two, it’s obvious you can agree who is better.”

This doesn’t sound like a ringing endorsement for Matthews, who was actually a teammate of McCoy’s in 2014, his final season in Philadelphia.

McCoy seems upset about the trade, and rightfully so. Football players always want to win. On the surface, Friday’s trades were made with the long-term future in mind. Watkins is undeniably a more explosive receiver than Matthews and was slated to be the focus of Buffalo’s offense alongside McCoy.

However, Matthews is still a talented receiver who could be effective in the upcoming season. While the trade seemingly upset McCoy, all hope is not lost.