Eagles Hire Oregon HC Chip Kelly

[Realist]

Unless he's going to seriously alter is scheme, it won't. That fast pace spread option won't work long term

[x0xHumblex0x]

i think the game is changing in comparison to NFL 10 years ago.
there is so much speed in todays game, its ridiculous. who knows........maybe this is where the game going??

there is a chance that this his scheme can work. The Pistol formation worked for 7 weeks for the Redskins, it worked for the Seahawks for a few weeks and even the 49ers.
anything is possible at this point.

[Guest]

i think the game is changing in comparison to NFL 10 years ago.
there is so much speed in todays game, its ridiculous. who knows........maybe this is where the game going??

there is a chance that this his scheme can work. The Pistol formation worked for 7 weeks for the Redskins, it worked for the Seahawks for a few weeks and even the 49ers.
anything is possible at this point.

But it's not primarily what either team runs on offense. A team that runs primarily a spread offense in the NFL is not going to be successful. If Kelly can adapt to that, great, I think he can. But him staying in the NFL is going to be predicated on being able to relate to an NFL locker room and being able to maintain discipline, and I don't think that's going to happen.

[ralaw]

But it's not primarily what either team runs on offense. A team that runs primarily a spread offense in the NFL is not going to be successful. If Kelly can adapt to that, great, I think he can. But him staying in the NFL is going to be predicated on being able to relate to an NFL locker room and being able to maintain discipline, and I don't think that's going to happen.

Not to mention being able to get the right guy. Let's not forget that Washington does have a superstar in RG3 to run that offense. Actually all of the teams that run that type of offense have guys who are extremely talented. A great deal of success and thus longevity for an NFL coach is about getting a QB. I don't think Foles is the type of guy that can run his offense.

[Glenbino]

I don't think it's the type of players to run the offense as much as its going to be hard for him to do the same things with a 55 man roster that he was able to do in college.

I still think the guy is a genius though and he is capable of designing and running an NFL offense. As long as his say in personnel is limited I think he's the best coach the Eagles could have hired at this time.

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[Guest]

Not to mention being able to get the right guy. Let's not forget that Washington does have a superstar in RG3 to run that offense. Actually all of the teams that run that type of offense have guys who are extremely talented. A great deal of success and thus longevity for an NFL coach is about getting a QB. I don't think Foles is the type of guy that can run his offense.

Extremely talented all three of them, but you also need some sort of athleticism. Sure, they have Vick but I think you need to move on from him, and you can't do a QB by committee approach. Foles is really a pocket passer, and you couldn't get an option game behind him.

[ram29jackson]

lets see...he went to a team that also has green uniforms with wing logos...coincidence ?

[Guest]

Looks like Kelly jumped back in. Sucks for Bradley, I would have been behind him and I think the Eagles needed to go in a more defensive-oriented direction.

If Chip Kelly hadn't decided to take the Eagles coaching job on Wednesday, Philadelphia was set to offer the position to Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, according to USA TODAY.

Bradley met with the Eagles twice on Monday, once in the morning and once in the evening -- and the team was set to make him an offer before Kelly jumped back into the mix. Talks with Kelly reportedly heated up on Tuesday before the two sides came to an agreement Wednesday morning, leaving Bradley as the odd man out.

That doesn't mean Bradley won't be an NFL coach next season. He's scheduled to interview with Jacksonville on Wednesday for the Jaguars' vacant head coaching job.

Bradley became a hot commodity this offseason after the Seahawks defense finished fourth overall in the NFL. Bradley has been with Seattle since 2009 and the Seahawks defense has improved dramatically since then. In 2010, the team finished 27th overall in defense before jumping up to ninth in 2011 and fourth in 2012.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nf...dc-gus-bradley

[Villain]

He picked the best time to do it. Suddenly with teams like the Panthers, 49ers, and Redskins having success and the rule changes allowing for a more pass-happy league, Chip Kelly's style of offense seems like it could have a long-term place in the league. Philly has a lot of the capable personell already, too. Jackson, McKoy, etc.

There won't be any excuses if the offense doesn't work for him. Defense is a whole different story.

[Maynard]

Did Pete Carroll get suspended by the NFL after jumping from USC to avoid sanctions?

was carroll suspended by the NCAA?

[BiggaAdams]

Only sanctions Oregon will face at worst will be a loss of scholarships.

Hate to see Chip go, but it's a great opportunity and as good of time as any. Sounds like they came back and gave him more control which he wanted.

Excited to see how the Eagles play with him. GET EM CHIP!

PS: Can't wait to see Chip drop another 50+ on a Monte Kiffin defense again this season.

[Villain]

PS: Can't wait to see Chip drop another 50+ on a Monte Kiffin defense again this season.

He's DC for the Cowboys. Jerrah got him first.

[Obst]

He's DC for the Cowboys. Jerrah got him first.

Yeah I'm pretty sure he knows that, hence why he said he can't wait to see Chip Kelly put up 50 points on Monte Kiffin again

[BiggaAdams]

He's DC for the Cowboys. Jerrah got him first.

I know that. Chip will be dominating him in the division if kiffin doesn't have a heart attack first.

[SuperKevin]

While I think it's doubtful Chip Kelly is going to bring an unaltered version of his Oregon offense to the NFL, anyone else think the Eagles could draft Denard Robinson with the intent on trying him as a Chip Kelly QB with 3rd down back/slot WR fallback options?