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[Highboy]

I know it was just a press conference and coaches blow smoke all the time to the media, but after that "meet the press" with Chip, I'm completely sold Dave. Just completely. The guy just emanates football and his best line of the interview was "nothing is on the table, nothing is off the table." The guy seems completely genuine about playing the strengths of his players and not forcing bull**** if its not going to work. A very adaptable coach. Very excited and the season can't get here fast enough. The draft is going to be very exciting.

[VaBeach_Eagle]

He did alleviate my main concern, to an extend, about us being Petrino'd. Of course it's just the opening PC, but I feel a little better than beforehand.

[PoconoDon]

I have no reason to believe that Kelly was anything but truthful....and that being the case, I expect he will tailor his scheme to the players he has, while acquiring players he wants. I really don't expect him to force his "system" down the throats of players ill suited for it.....like somebody else used to do.

[mjkvol]

PoconoDon, on 17 January 2013 - 02:28 PM, said:

I have no reason to believe that Kelly was anything but truthful....and that being the case, I expect he will tailor his scheme to the players he has, while acquiring players he wants. I really don't expect him to force his "system" down the throats of players ill suited for it.....like somebody else used to do.

Doesn't ring a bell.    Any hints??

[Highboy]

Just liked the feeling I got from him, seems very passionate about football, very energetic and focused. Really liked that he didn't seem locked into the "I need a running QB" mantra that the media (and a** clowns like Heath Evans) kept trying to push on him. Had glowing remarks about both Foles and Vick but it was pretty apparent, at least to me, that with all the comments about strength and durability at the QB position that he's pretty down with Foles. I was also impressed that while most seem to automatically think he had to have a 3-4 that it doesn't seem to be the case. He's not dialed in to any scheme but the "attack" philosophy.

But to be honest, at this point, I'm pretty cool with whatever decision he makes.

[Rodney_Zero]

Can't wait until til he's gone and a "legit" NFL coach (Ray Horton/Winston Moss) is hired . Heath Evans said it best on NFL network yesterday

[mjkvol]

Rodney_Zero, on 17 January 2013 - 03:47 PM, said:

Can't wait until til he's gone and a "legit" NFL coach (Ray Horton/Winston Moss) is hired . Heath Evans said it best on NFL network yesterday

You may have a longer wait than I had with Reid (five years), and may miss some exciting stuff in the meantime.

Are you seriously not at all excited that the Eagles have moved on from Comaville to a guy that sounds as if he's going into this eyes wide open, and will actually tailor an aggressive attack on both sides of the ball to the talent on hand?      

Hate to break it to you, Rodney, but Kelly's no more an unknown quantity as an NFL HC than Horton or Moss, and has his concepts being utilized all over the league.

[Rodney_Zero]

mjkvol, on 17 January 2013 - 03:58 PM, said:

You may have a longer wait than I had with Reid (five years), and may miss some exciting stuff in the meantime.

Are you seriously not at all excited that the Eagles have moved on from Comaville to a guy that sounds as if he's going into this eyes wide open, and will actually tailor an aggressive attack on both sides of the ball to the talent on hand?   

Hate to break it to you, Rodney, but Kelly's no more an unknown quantity as an NFL HC than Horton or Moss, and has his concepts being utilized all over the league.

We shall see

[Highboy]

Rodney_Zero, on 17 January 2013 - 03:47 PM, said:

Can't wait until til he's gone and a "legit" NFL coach (Ray Horton/Winston Moss) is hired . Heath Evans said it best on NFL network yesterday

Yeah Heath Evans is a no talent a** clown whose entire logic is so flawed a kindergarten student could poke holes in it. Let's see, he says Chip was outcoached by Standford. Last time I checked, Monte Kiffin was/is one of the all time great NFL defensive coordinators and he had NO CLUE how to stop Chip Kelly and got destroyed. Heath also thinks the QBs will be crippled despite the fact Chip himself said his offense isn't predicated on a running QB and he's already proven that.

Fact is, while none of us know the outcome of Chip's tenure here, the reasons/concerns aren't even logical. Bill Belichek and the rest of the actual NFL seem to think Chips concepts and schemes are pretty effective....that's why they use them.

[CT Eagle]

Hiring Ray Horton would be the icing on the cake.  Hiring an inexperienced NFL DC would temper my near term enthusiasm a bit, but maybe my hope that this franchise can contend next year is a pipe dream anyway.

That being said Grantham and Kirby Smart would seemingly be the cream of the crop from the college ranks.  Smart has limited NFL experience but is Saban's protege, and Grantham has a mixed track record in the NFL.

[PoconoDon]

mjkvol, on 17 January 2013 - 03:29 PM, said:

Doesn't ring a bell. Any hints??

hint #1:  Goo, Goo, G'joob.

[Highboy]

CT Eagle, on 18 January 2013 - 11:41 AM, said:

Hiring Ray Horton would be the icing on the cake.  Hiring an inexperienced NFL DC would temper my near term enthusiasm a bit, but maybe my hope that this franchise can contend next year is a pipe dream anyway.

That being said Grantham and Kirby Smart would seemingly be the cream of the crop from the college ranks.  Smart has limited NFL experience but is Saban's protege, and Grantham has a mixed track record in the NFL.

Yeah I'm down with those. I like that Chip isn't married to a formation or scheme either. Hiring Grantham doesn't mean we're going to a 3-4. They'll look at the personnel and go from there. Not that it matters to me either way.

[DaveSpadaro]

I'm not sure on the coaching staff hirings. He's in the midst of the process. I think Chip has impressed everyone here and we're all excited and, yeah, I can't wait to see who the coaches are