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They wanted him to be Steve Spurrier so bad but it didn't happen so they need something.It's interesting how the "He's going back to college in 2 years" hater crowd has morphed.
They wanted him to be Steve Spurrier so bad but it didn't happen so they need something.It's interesting how the "He's going back to college in 2 years" hater crowd has morphed.
You really don't know Jeff Lurie do you. Chip could go 1-15 and Lurie would still let him play out his contract at the least.Going to be an interesting year for Chip. Not make or break quite yet. But his seat is going to be warm if the Eagles win 5-7 games.
I wonder what the circumference of Fowlers knees are.Do you have wide enough knees to play for Chip Kelly?
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000494484/article/do-you-have-wide-enough-knees-to-play-for-chip-kelly
He's made some pretty terrible play calls the last couple years that have cost the Eagles in some of their biggest moments and he still has a lot to prove. This year will be very interesting to see how the personal moves work out.It's interesting how the "He's going back to college in 2 years" hater crowd has morphed.
lol browns as usual.Uh huh.Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Asked two sources whether the #Browns like Chip Kelly or Doug Marrone more: "They are deciding." Was told neck-&-neck.
Please list the terrible calls.He's made some pretty terrible play calls the last couple years that have cost the Eagles in some of their biggest moments and he still has a lot to prove. This year will be very interesting to see how the personal moves work out.It's interesting how the "He's going back to college in 2 years" hater crowd has morphed.
Come on -- the guy took over a 4 win team and has won 20 games in two years while turning over the roster. What more do you want? He's a damn good coach, certainly. If you want to say that the jury is still out on him as a GM / personnel guy, then yeah, he just took over that role. But as a coach, he's been great.GreenNGold said:He's made some pretty terrible play calls the last couple years that have cost the Eagles in some of their biggest moments and he still has a lot to prove. This year will be very interesting to see how the personal moves work out.It's interesting how the "He's going back to college in 2 years" hater crowd has morphed.
I read that as: "Chip's system doesn't work for players like Cary Williams".
I read that as "Cary Williams is a whiner and not a very good CB and would like to deflect from his own problems."I read that as: "Chip's system doesn't work for players like Cary Williams".
Now that it is year 3 this year, and Chip has put a lot of pieces in place on defense, we will truly see if his system can have a good defense with the added stress he puts on them from having to defend a greater number of possessions.
I tend to think it will work, but then again, I am a fan of the team, so I have very little objectivity.
Fair assessment. Based on his record of success in college and so far in the pros without a top tier QB, I think he is more likely to boom. But as we all know, that's what I want to happen.I have always though highly of Chip Kelly and hated that he is coaching the Eagles smack dab in my fav team's division (Dallas).
Being as objective as I can be, so far I would say that his resume so far with Philly is best described as incomplete. It's obvious to me that he is building HIS team, which have come with some interesting decisions along the way. Right now, I am of the opinion that he will either challenge for a title in the next 3 years or be fired.
Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
I just personally question the Bradford decision, I don't see him as elite. I see him as a big risk actually. Trading away Shady, only to bring in 2 over rated backs imho. I really think Murray is and was very much over rated and now over paid. I love your first round pick this year and I also like Matthews abilities.Fair assessment. Based on his record of success in college and so far in the pros without a top tier QB, I think he is more likely to boom. But as we all know, that's what I want to happen.I have always though highly of Chip Kelly and hated that he is coaching the Eagles smack dab in my fav team's division (Dallas).
Being as objective as I can be, so far I would say that his resume so far with Philly is best described as incomplete. It's obvious to me that he is building HIS team, which have come with some interesting decisions along the way. Right now, I am of the opinion that he will either challenge for a title in the next 3 years or be fired.
Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
Every coach has his guys and his plan. This is no different.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
I kind of know what you mean, as we will see what happens once he is fully in control, but he did go 10-6 his first 2 years, so I'm not sure that he can really be considered a bust at any point.Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
The Bradford risk has been gone over so many times. He's as risky as starting Foles this year, from a performance and injury perspective only he's much more talented.I just personally question the Bradford decision, I don't see him as elite. I see him as a big risk actually. Trading away Shady, only to bring in 2 over rated backs imho. I really think Murray is and was very much over rated and now over paid. I love your first round pick this year and I also like Matthews abilities.Fair assessment. Based on his record of success in college and so far in the pros without a top tier QB, I think he is more likely to boom. But as we all know, that's what I want to happen.I have always though highly of Chip Kelly and hated that he is coaching the Eagles smack dab in my fav team's division (Dallas).
Being as objective as I can be, so far I would say that his resume so far with Philly is best described as incomplete. It's obvious to me that he is building HIS team, which have come with some interesting decisions along the way. Right now, I am of the opinion that he will either challenge for a title in the next 3 years or be fired.
Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
I admit he seems to have a plan, I just can't follow it.
I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
not comparing the two in any way other than record over first two years, but Kotite was 10-6 and 11-5, so who knows where this will go. I'm all in on Chip and I'm excited to see this team as it is obviously a lot closer to what he wants. The lack of LG and RG makes me nervous, as does the 'depth' at O-line in general. Especially if you believe that Chip wants to run 550 times this year.I kind of know what you mean, as we will see what happens once he is fully in control, but he did go 10-6 his first 2 years, so I'm not sure that he can really be considered a bust at any point.Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
can you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work in a conventional system?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
tebowcan you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work in a conventional system?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
I guess saying fit for a specific team may have been a better way for me to say it. Contract is important too...can you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work for another coach?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
10-6 with what I contend was one of the greatest defenses ever and an absolutely horrible offense.not comparing the two in any way other than record over first two years, but Kotite was 10-6 and 11-5, so who knows where this will go. I'm all in on Chip and I'm excited to see this team as it is obviously a lot closer to what he wants. The lack of LG and RG makes me nervous, as does the 'depth' at O-line in general. Especially if you believe that Chip wants to run 550 times this year.I kind of know what you mean, as we will see what happens once he is fully in control, but he did go 10-6 his first 2 years, so I'm not sure that he can really be considered a bust at any point.Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
I think we have a potentially very good defense this year. ST should still be one of the tops in the league and assuming Chip knows what he wants, this offense could be great.
I definitely question Bradford from a health perspective. If he stays healthy though, I think he will be one of the top QB's in the league in Chip's offense.I just personally question the Bradford decision, I don't see him as elite. I see him as a big risk actually. Trading away Shady, only to bring in 2 over rated backs imho. I really think Murray is and was very much over rated and now over paid. I love your first round pick this year and I also like Matthews abilities.Fair assessment. Based on his record of success in college and so far in the pros without a top tier QB, I think he is more likely to boom. But as we all know, that's what I want to happen.I have always though highly of Chip Kelly and hated that he is coaching the Eagles smack dab in my fav team's division (Dallas).
Being as objective as I can be, so far I would say that his resume so far with Philly is best described as incomplete. It's obvious to me that he is building HIS team, which have come with some interesting decisions along the way. Right now, I am of the opinion that he will either challenge for a title in the next 3 years or be fired.
Total boom/bust coach. He is either briliant or stupid...I honestly still don't know yet.
I admit he seems to have a plan, I just can't follow it.
Im not sure I follow this logic...Both draw comps to guys who seem to fit anywhere. Mathews is often compared to Colston and Agholor compared to MaclinI guess saying fit for a tem may have been a better way to say it. Contract is important too...can you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work for another coach?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
One example...while I see Matthews and Agholor as good talents and a solid fit for Chip's O. I don't see either of them playing the X spot in most offenses or as true number 1 WR. I also think Sproles is great too, but not a fit for many teams.
Bradford is a pretty big gamble imo...what about Tebow?
I have already stated that I also think Murray is/was highly over rated as a talent. I think you paid way too much for him.
Just sharing my thoughts on what I see/think... i am NOT claiming to be all seeing, I just think Chip has a system and way of doing things and the guys he brought in, are perfect for HIS system and I personally believe he is paying a premium to get his guys. It very well may work, I am just saying if it doesn't...I think the hole left will be bigger then many believe.Im not sure I follow this logic...Both draw comps to guys who seem to fit anywhere. Mathews is often compared to Colston and Agholor compared to MaclinI guess saying fit for a tem may have been a better way to say it. Contract is important too...can you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work for another coach?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
One example...while I see Matthews and Agholor as good talents and a solid fit for Chip's O. I don't see either of them playing the X spot in most offenses or as true number 1 WR. I also think Sproles is great too, but not a fit for many teams.
Bradford is a pretty big gamble imo...what about Tebow?
I have already stated that I also think Murray is/was highly over rated as a talent. I think you paid way too much for him.
There is not a single "gamble" in any 3rd QB in all of the NFL
The money is another overstated aspect of these discussions. Nearly every NFL deal ends up favoring the teams. Every year the cap rises as well and we have been probably the best in the league at managing the cap going back to our Joe Banner days
Or simply a difference of opinion on when to take a guy?@SheilKapadia: Per report, Chip wanted to take Jordan Matthews in the 1st round of last year's draft. Roseman convinced him to wait:
@SheilKapadia: @smartfootball Yup, better example is Chip saying he'd have taken T. Hart in 3rd. Was convinced to wait until 5th. Just wonder
More examples of Chip perhaps reaching on value...to get his guys.
Well, it fits my narrative so I included it as other potential examples of what I am referreing to as I am being asked to explain my opinion and how it was formed. As mentioned, it could all very well work out. I still think it's incomplete at this point to grade Kelly, but it has BOOM/BUST written all over it.Or simply a difference of opinion on when to take a guy?@SheilKapadia: Per report, Chip wanted to take Jordan Matthews in the 1st round of last year's draft. Roseman convinced him to wait:
@SheilKapadia: @smartfootball Yup, better example is Chip saying he'd have taken T. Hart in 3rd. Was convinced to wait until 5th. Just wonder
More examples of Chip perhaps reaching on value...to get his guys.
Well your first narrative was that he brought in a bunch of system guys when you really meant he's bringing in the players he thinks are the best fit for his offense - something every coach does. And they are mostly guys who have had success on other NFL teams with conventional offenses.Well, it fits my narrative so I included it as other potential examples of what I am referreing to as I am being asked to explain my opinion and how it was formed. As mentioned, it could all very well work out. I still think it's incomplete at this point to grade Kelly, but it has BOOM/BUST written all over it.Or simply a difference of opinion on when to take a guy?@SheilKapadia: Per report, Chip wanted to take Jordan Matthews in the 1st round of last year's draft. Roseman convinced him to wait:
@SheilKapadia: @smartfootball Yup, better example is Chip saying he'd have taken T. Hart in 3rd. Was convinced to wait until 5th. Just wonder
More examples of Chip perhaps reaching on value...to get his guys.
BothWell your first narrative was that he brought in a bunch of system guys when you really meant he's bringing in the players he thinks are the best fit for his offense - something every coach does. And they are mostly guys who have had success on other NFL teams with conventional offenses.Well, it fits my narrative so I included it as other potential examples of what I am referreing to as I am being asked to explain my opinion and how it was formed. As mentioned, it could all very well work out. I still think it's incomplete at this point to grade Kelly, but it has BOOM/BUST written all over it.Or simply a difference of opinion on when to take a guy?@SheilKapadia: Per report, Chip wanted to take Jordan Matthews in the 1st round of last year's draft. Roseman convinced him to wait:
@SheilKapadia: @smartfootball Yup, better example is Chip saying he'd have taken T. Hart in 3rd. Was convinced to wait until 5th. Just wonder
More examples of Chip perhaps reaching on value...to get his guys.
McCoy led the lead in runs for a loss/no gain which was not a good fit if you're going 3-n-out in 32 seconds. He's been replaced by a north-south power runner who can hopefully extend drives. And I think the very nature of being a head coach is boom/bust. Marc Trestman was hired by Chicago the same year Kelly came to Philly. Trestman's now an OC and Kelly's still coaching. Ironic since a lot of people were predicting Trestman was the better hire and Kelly would be back in the NCAA by now.
...he would have gutted it and used the proceeds to stock up on overpriced and fragile offensive pieces.If Kelly had inherited the defense that Kotite got...
Wow, why all the animosity towards Chip?...he would have gutted it and used the proceeds to stock up on overpriced and fragile offensive pieces.If Kelly had inherited the defense that Kotite got...
Guy's no more than two seasons from being the go-to joke any time someone wants to describe how badly a GM is doing.
The Chip hate is strong in some - they just can't wait for him to fail. Cuz ya know, Spurrier....Wow, why all the animosity towards Chip?...he would have gutted it and used the proceeds to stock up on overpriced and fragile offensive pieces.If Kelly had inherited the defense that Kotite got...
Guy's no more than two seasons from being the go-to joke any time someone wants to describe how badly a GM is doing.
Why don't you wait for him to start to fail before you call him a failure?
Eagles haters wanted that to be the case but he has far exceeded that dumpster fire even if he walked away today.I'm just glad that we could finally trot out the Spurrier meme again. Perfect parallel.
Sproles? Yeah he did terrible in NO and SD huh?I guess saying fit for a specific team may have been a better way for me to say it. Contract is important too...can you give an example of a scheme specific player Kelly brought in that wouldn't work for another coach?I think it's because of his system which no other coach really runs. So, if it works...total genius. If it doesn't work, he was crazy and brought in a bunch of scheme specific guys that future coaching staffs may not love in trying to put them back into more conventional systems. Just my take.Don't most coaches want to bring in "their guys." Kelly just seems to be a lightning rod. The last coach that I recall stating he could make it work with "his guys" was Spurrier. That failed miserably. I think incomplete is a great way to describe Kelly.
He's been decent. Never thought his team was a favorite to win. He doesn't have his QB yet and to be honest neither did Trestman, Rex, or Schiano? Or any number of other coaches who got canned in the past few seasons?
One example...while I see Matthews and Agholor as good talents and a solid fit for Chip's O. I don't see either of them playing the X spot in most offenses or as true number 1 WR. I also think Sproles is great too, but not a fit for many teams.
Bradford is a pretty big gamble imo...what about Tebow?
I have already stated that I also think Murray is/was highly over rated as a talent. I think you paid way too much for him.
Eagles haters? Why would I hate the Eagles?Eagles haters wanted that to be the case but he has far exceeded that dumpster fire even if he walked away today.I'm just glad that we could finally trot out the Spurrier meme again. Perfect parallel.
Was more a general statement of when people try to throw out Spurrier like there is a comparison to be made there. Spurrier was a joke.Eagles haters? Why would I hate the Eagles?Eagles haters wanted that to be the case but he has far exceeded that dumpster fire even if he walked away today.I'm just glad that we could finally trot out the Spurrier meme again. Perfect parallel.