Philadelphia Inquirer
I know the Philadelphia Eagles hired Chip Kelly to build a complete program and his task is to do more than fix an offense that has lost its way. But I still think nobody had a worse day Wednesday than Jim Haslett, Perry Fewell and Monte Kiffin, the three defensive coordinators in the NFC East who now all must prepare to face Kelly's offense twice a year.
Kelly's knack for offensive innovation is being counted on to revitalize the last-place Eagles, who have been grasping for a sustainable offensive identity for at least two years now. But it could also serve to alter the prevailing mindset in one of the NFL's most tradition-bound divisions, the NFC East, once home to legendary...
You know it took a big bag of money to pry Chip Kelly away from the clutches of the University of Phil Knight. So this is where the Eagles-are-cheap narrative goes to die an overdue, deserved death.You know, too, that the Eagles... more »
Brian Kelly is going back to Notre Dame, becoming the third college coach to rebuff the Eagles. At this rate, Dabo Swinney might not pick up the phone if Jeff Lurie calls. Don’t worry, Eagles fans. When it comes to... more »
From Division II Grand Valley State, where he won two national titles, to Central Michigan, where he won a MAC championship, to the University of Cincinnati, where he led a team to a 12-0 record, to, now, Notre Dame, where in... more »
Disclosure: Ten days ago, I started writing a column advocating Jon Gruden to replace Andy Reid as head coach of the Eagles. I decided to go in a different direction, which isn't unusual. What's unusual is reviving an unfinished... more »
De'Anthony Thomas took the suspense out of the Fiesta Bowl in 12 seconds on Thursday, taking the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.Now, can anyone catch Chip Kelly?Kelly has gone where no other coach has gone before --... more »
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