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[dmor]

This guy is going off to a rocking good start here.  The man seems genuine, and better yet, really seems to fit into the city well.  I mean the guy was really soaking it in when the crowd starting singing Fly Eagles Fly.  At least from the start of things here, looks like the Birds made a damn good choice for their HC.

[BirdGang45]

Chip with the dip

[The_Talon]

who cares what kind of coach he is? The real question is, how many wings can the guy eat?

[Sack that QB]

That was pretty cool, but still... don't get ahead of yourself, Chip.

[time2rock]

Hopefully Chip didn't call a timeout 2 minutes into the contest.

[AceofSpades]

time2rock, on 02 February 2013 - 08:17 AM, said:

Hopefully Chip didn't call a timeout 2 minutes into the contest.

He didn't burn his timeouts. Instead he went to the Wing Bowl then said he was leaving but then went back just to leave again. Somebody said it was because he dropped his keys, I'm not buying that one.

[time2rock]

AceofSpades, on 02 February 2013 - 08:59 AM, said:

He didn't burn his timeouts. Instead he went to the Wing Bowl then said he was leaving but then went back just to leave again. Somebody said it was because he dropped his keys, I'm not buying that one.

I hid his keys so he couldn't leave.

[antiravis]

It would be cool if the Wing Bowl never happened again.

[we_gotta_believe]

dmor, on 02 February 2013 - 04:07 AM, said:

This guy is going off to a rocking good start here.  The man seems genuine, and better yet, really seems to fit into the city well.  I mean the guy was really soaking it in when the crowd starting singing Fly Eagles Fly.  At least from the start of things here, looks like the Birds made a damn good choice for their HC.

What he does off the field doesnt mean squat. What he does on the field is what counts. I dont care how great he is in interviews or TV appearances or how much of a "Philly guy" he comes off as, what I care about are wins. That's what'll decide whether they made a damn good choice or not, everything else is a pageantry.

[stang8118]

we_gotta_believe, on 02 February 2013 - 10:28 AM, said:

What he does off the field doesnt mean squat. What he does on the field is what counts. I dont care how great he is in interviews or TV appearances or how much of a "Philly guy" he comes off as, what I care about are wins. That's what'll decide whether they made a damn good choice or not, everything else is a pageantry.

While I agree 100% you have to remember that we dealt with 14 years of "We're good there" "I gotta do a better job" etc. It is very nice to see a head coach of OUR football team seem like he genuinely cares about the fans. Ironically I just can not wait until his first PC after a loss. Curious at how he handles the media afterwards.

[ckudrick]

I am excited for Chip as a coach but his whole "Philly" act seems pretty disingenuous to me ... in his introductory PC, and subsequent interviews, it almost seemed like he was forcing Philly references into his comments.

[bobbywizdum]

stang8118, on 02 February 2013 - 10:45 AM, said:

While I agree 100% you have to remember that we dealt with 14 years of "We're good there" "I gotta do a better job" etc. It is very nice to see a head coach of OUR football team seem like he genuinely cares about the fans. Ironically I just can not wait until his first PC after a loss. Curious at how he handles the media afterwards.

we dealt with the most winning coach in eagles history for the past 14 years. I could care less about a press conference. So if chip comes out and says my players really stunk it up today espcially player x,y,and z and we are losing games will that make you happy because of his "brutal honesty"?  If he doesn't win games the speaches don't mean jack ish !!!

[craigj]

He looked like he was amazed that the city is behind this team so much. A "what have I got myself into" moment.


The best coach we ever had in this city was Fred Shero, and he never even cracked a smile.

[dmor]

we_gotta_believe, on 02 February 2013 - 10:28 AM, said:

What he does off the field doesnt mean squat. What he does on the field is what counts. I dont care how great he is in interviews or TV appearances or how much of a "Philly guy" he comes off as, what I care about are wins. That's what'll decide whether they made a damn good choice or not, everything else is a pageantry.

Dude, chill.  The NFL is first and foremost, in the entertainment business.  Nobody will be happy if the team doesn't win.  That being said, no reason why not to enjoy the fresh air right now.

ckudrick, on 02 February 2013 - 11:06 AM, said:

I am excited for Chip as a coach but his whole "Philly" act seems pretty disingenuous to me ... in his introductory PC, and subsequent interviews, it almost seemed like he was forcing Philly references into his comments.

You mean G-d forbid, somebody coached him on how to handle the media here.  Shudder the thought.

[Runtherock]

ckudrick, on 02 February 2013 - 11:06 AM, said:

I am excited for Chip as a coach but his whole "Philly" act seems pretty disingenuous to me ... in his introductory PC, and subsequent interviews, it almost seemed like he was forcing Philly references into his comments.

I agree, it is a little forced, but I don't blame Chip. Its that tone death NovaCare PR apparatus pushing him out there. Now you have to ingratiate yourself with Cataldi Chip, and the Wing Bowl and cheese steaks, you love them. And you're just excited about the opportunity. Freaking Boyko. Clueless.

[dmor]

Runtherock, on 02 February 2013 - 12:16 PM, said:

I agree, it is a little forced, but I don't blame Chip. Its that tone death NovaCare PR apparatus pushing him out there. Now you have to ingratiate yourself with Cataldi Chip, and the Wing Bowl and cheese steaks, you love them. And you're just excited about the opportunity. Freaking Boyko. Clueless.

Clueless?  Getting this guy off to a good start with the raucous Philly media is a bad idea?  I always thought that's what a publicist is supposed to do - and anyone who thinks the de facto CEO of a billion dollar franchise should not have a publicist does not understand business.

[Runtherock]

dmor, on 02 February 2013 - 12:52 PM, said:

Clueless?  Getting this guy off to a good start with the raucous Philly media is a bad idea?  I always thought that's what a publicist is supposed to do - and anyone who thinks the de facto CEO of a billion dollar franchise should not have a publicist does not understand business.

He should have good PR, as opposed to what he has. This is all coming off as very programmed and contrived to me, it isn't to you and that's fine. Chip has a fine personality, funny, pointed, smart. They should stop trying to micromanage him and just let him do his thing. Having Lurie and his minions trying to show Chip how to "fit in" is the blind leading the sighted.

[biglou22]

dmor, on 02 February 2013 - 04:07 AM, said:

This guy is going off to a rocking good start here.  The man seems genuine, and better yet, really seems to fit into the city well.  I mean the guy was really soaking it in when the crowd starting singing Fly Eagles Fly.  At least from the start of things here, looks like the Birds made a damn good choice for their HC.

What the hell does it matter that he went to the friggen Wing Bowl.
Come on fans. Really ??

You guys are amazing.
I dont care if he tells us to go to hell,  gives all the fans the finger or completely ignores me.
If he wins great. If he losses then get lost.

And I see Mr. Clown is there sucking Chips balls only to then go talk bad about him after his 1st loss.
What a class guy that Angelo is.

[biglou22]

stang8118, on 02 February 2013 - 10:45 AM, said:

While I agree 100% you have to remember that we dealt with 14 years of "We're good there" "I gotta do a better job" etc. It is very nice to see a head coach of OUR football team seem like he genuinely cares about the fans. Ironically I just can not wait until his first PC after a loss. Curious at how he handles the media afterwards.

And what does that matter one bit in reference to coaching ???

[EAGLES8690]

And when the team sucks again next season I guarantee there will be morons on here saying he should of spent more time coaching then at the Fing Wing Bowl.

antiravis, on 02 February 2013 - 09:59 AM, said:

It would be cool if the Wing Bowl never happened again.

Same here.That bull**** had me stuck on 95 for like 4 hours yesterday.

[Sack that QB]

I don't think it was forced. He barely mentioned Philly in his press conference. He mentioned it once during Wing Bowl when asked about the city.

He's from the NE area of the US. I'm pretty sure he knows what Philly is all about.

I just hope he doesn't let the ridiculous attention get to his head. I don't think he will though.

[Shocker54]

The Walrus was smug and barely acknowledged the fans. Now we're going to say someone is trying to be too Philly? Whats wrong with a new guy trying to integrate himself in the area? Nothing that's what!

[Runtherock]

Shocker54, on 02 February 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

The Walrus was smug and barely acknowledged the fans. Now we're going to say someone is trying to be too Philly? Whats wrong with a new guy trying to integrate himself in the area? Nothing that's what!

He'll integrate just fine if they knock off the phony NovaCare generated PR bs and just let him be himself, that's the point.

[biglou22]

Shocker54, on 02 February 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

The Walrus was smug and barely acknowledged the fans. Now we're going to say someone is trying to be too Philly? Whats wrong with a new guy trying to integrate himself in the area? Nothing that's what!

Oh my god. Reid was smug. The world is going to end.
Come on people. Kelly is here to do one thing.
And that's to win games. That's it.
These coaches can crap in their pants for all I care.
He isn't here to make friends. He isnt here to be friends with that idiot Angelo. He isn't here to suck the medias balls.
Kelly is here to win games.
If you guys get off because your coach is going around kissing up to everyone that's great.
I'll take a completely moron ignorant coach that wins thank you.
All that other crap is meaningless and if they dont win ball games he will be fired.

[L.E.]

We're giving coaches pet names now too?

[matchew88]

I like to think he's looking at the wall with the emblem and colors and thinking "i could really get used to this"

[LacesOut]

Chip Chip...Hurray!

CHIP CHIP...HURRAAAAYYYY!

[pgcd3]

biglou22, on 02 February 2013 - 09:35 PM, said:

Oh my god. Reid was smug. The world is going to end.
Come on people. Kelly is here to do one thing.
And that's to win games. That's it.
These coaches can crap in their pants for all I care.
He isn't here to make friends. He isnt here to be friends with that idiot Angelo. He isn't here to suck the medias balls.
Kelly is here to win games.
If you guys get off because your coach is going around kissing up to everyone that's great.
I'll take a completely moron ignorant coach that wins thank you.
All that other crap is meaningless and if they dont win ball games he will be fired.

Disagree. Football is an entertainment industry. We watch and go to this site year round and not just on gameday during the season. It's nice to have a coach that interacts well. Of course in the end winning is the critical piece though. And I'll also add I don't put too much into what a guy does during the honeymoon period here. Let's see how he acts when things get a bit tougher

[FranklinFldEBUpper]

ckudrick, on 02 February 2013 - 11:06 AM, said:

I am excited for Chip as a coach but his whole "Philly" act seems pretty disingenuous to me ... in his introductory PC, and subsequent interviews, it almost seemed like he was forcing Philly references into his comments.

C'mon, doesn't the typical Eagles fan randomly reference Vince Papale at the drop of a hat?

[Runtherock]

FranklinFldEBUpper, on 02 February 2013 - 11:25 PM, said:

C'mon, doesn't the typical Eagles fan randomly reference Vince Papale at the drop of a hat?