Breaking News: Chip Kelly Fired

[StaticCling]

Chip Kelly released by Philadelphia Eagles - NFL.com


Chip got the boot, not surprised really. He wrecked that team.

[island14]

I bet he never heard of me either...

[StaticCling]

Originally Posted by island14

I bet he never heard of me either...

Hey Toejam, what's up.

I am officially giving you a new nickname.

[Frizzle]

Funny, was just hearing how they would likely keep him for another year. I guess Laurie didn't like his plan. I really wanted Bruce Arians but he's in AZ.

[Y2Kvert4me]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Hey Toejam, what's up.

I am officially giving you a new nickname.

Hmmm....

I may have a suitable font color for that too.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

Hmmm....

I may have a suitable font color for that too.

[CertInsaneC5]

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

Hmmm....

I may have a suitable font color for that too.

The off yellow color? Or the more tasty, pungent puke green?

[Y2Kvert4me]

Originally Posted by CertInsaneC5

The off yellow color? Or the more tasty, pungent puke green?

Was thinking a deep blue/purple.

(since the name regards the broken toe, which was jammed...not actual toe jam)

[carlton_fritz]

He beat the Pats. That is always call for firing.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Frizzle

Funny, was just hearing how they would likely keep him for another year. I guess Laurie didn't like his plan. I really wanted Bruce Arians but he's in AZ.

I guess "College Boy's" plan didn't work well in the NFL

[island14]

Oh Shit!

[island14]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Hey Toejam, what's up.

I am officially giving you a new nickname.

I already have one.. lets work on one for you..


What rhymes with Chopper?


Not so sure I really like the one I have... but beats the heck outta Sparkels...

[Chris Fowler]

I really thought he'd have more success.

Never had the right QB. Still don't get the move for Bradford.

And that style offense can really be killer on your defense if your offense is a failure...gotta have more depth than most NFL teams can afford.

[JRD77VET]

Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly with 1 game left in 3rd season

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — GM Chip Kelly cost coach Chip Kelly his job.

The Philadelphia Eagles fired Kelly Tuesday night with one game left in his third season, dumping the coach/personnel boss after missing the playoffs in consecutive years.

Kelly was released before the finale of a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl expectations. The Eagles are 6-9 after going 10-6 two years in a row. They were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to Washington at home on Saturday night.

Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie issued a one-sentence statement to the media, saying he appreciates Kelly's contributions and wishes him success going forward.

Lurie told fans in an email that he decided to make a change after "evaluating the many factors involved in our performance as a team."

The Eagles also fired Ed Marynowitz, who was vice president of player personnel. Longtime NFL executive Tom Donahoe will assume the role of senior director of player personnel.

Kelly gained full control of personnel decisions last offseason, winning a power struggle with then-general manager Howie Roseman. But Kelly tore apart a winning team and several of his bold moves backfired.

Since March 2014, Kelly released three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson, traded two-time All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy, didn't re-sign 2014 Pro Bowl wideout Jeremy Maclin, cut two-time Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis and traded quarterback Nick Foles and a 2016 second-round draft pick for Sam Bradford.

He also gave big money in free agency to running back DeMarco Murray and cornerback Byron Maxwell. Murray has been a bust and Maxwell has underperformed. Kelly even signed Tim Tebow, but released him after he won the competition for the No. 3 quarterback job.

Kelly didn't want players perceived as "me-first" guys. He alienated some of his players, though the only ones who spoke out against him did it after they were gone.

McCoy, the franchise's all-time leading rusher and a fan favorite, made headlines when he said there's a reason Kelly got rid of "all the good black players." Cornerback Brandon Boykin, who was traded to Pittsburgh, said Kelly was "uncomfortable" around black players.

Other players supported Kelly and moves such as signing Murray and Maxwell contradicted McCoy's claim. But Kelly's reputation took a hit anyway.

Shortly after Kelly was fired, Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho tweeted: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Suspended Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon tweeted: "Shady, Maclin, Foles, Djax.. Smh."

Kelly replaced Andy Reid and led the Eagles to an NFC East title in 2013 after they were 4-12 a year earlier. The Eagles lost at home to New Orleans in the playoffs and missed the postseason in 2014 following a 9-3 start.

They were 7-12 in Kelly's last 19 games.

Kelly was considered one of the most innovative coaches in college when the Eagles lured him away from Oregon in 2013. He brought his up-tempo offense and a unique approach that included monitoring players' sleep habits, changing the menu in the cafeteria and playing loud music during practices. Players had protein shakes waiting for them after practice and the team took the field on Tuesdays, which is a day off for the rest of the NFL.

Kelly's offense was dynamic his first season and set several franchise records. It steadily declined the next two years. The defense has been the worst in the NFL for three seasons.

Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur will coach the team in the season finale at the New York Giants on Sunday.

Lurie told fans President Don Smolenski and Roseman, the executive vice president of football operations, will assist him in the search for a new coach.

Roseman was instrumental convincing Kelly to take the job after he initially decided to stay at Oregon. Kelly ended up taking Roseman's job without the title — the Eagles technically didn't have a GM this season. But Roseman is the last one standing in Philadelphia.

Many fans are thrilled Kelly's gone.

Dane Lawrence, of Philadelphia, saw the news on his phone while walking down a downtown street and celebrated on the sidewalk.

"Chip Kelly got fired!" he shouted, gleefully, smiling and shaking his fists like Tiger Woods after sinking a winning putt. "He got fired! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly with 1 game left in 3rd season | Comcast

[DAB]

Originally Posted by island14

I already have one.. lets work on one for you..


What rhymes with Chopper?


Not so sure I really like the one I have... but beats the heck outta Sparkels...

[JRD77VET]

and Chip Kelly is still fired

or as the news just posted

Chip Chopped