Old News: Chip Kelly in Philadelphia...New News: Hybrid

Chip Kelly-A New Movement in Eagles Mentality

Chip Kelly the new Philadelphia Eagles Coach in action.

Now that all the dust has settled with Chip Kelly, it's time to assess his scheme and mentality he brings to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

It is known to every football phanatic that he has an uptempo offense and he is very charasmatic. 

Problem one: How is this going to work with the current Eagles roster?

Solution: Keep Foles, lose Vick and create a hybrid of the pocket passer with an electric uptempo offense. It sounds complex, but yet its simple. The Eagles can use the fourth round pick to help create that uptempo offense in the red-zone and use Foles for the pocket passing. Let's face it, Vick can be a threat to any defense; however, he is injury prone and losing his step. Just because an athlete loses his step does not mean rid him right away- for instance, the Eagles made a big mistake not keeping Brain Dawkins who was the heart and soul of the defense and team. Mike Vick, on the other hand, does not have that leadership nor the desire to be a leader and play as a team. Now that Vick is out, McCoy is a dynamic back that can be used in the slot or up the gut, which allows the Eagles to stretch out the defense in the red-zone. That's where Brent Celek would be perfect for overpowering the small defensive ends. Finally, use the number four pick to find a dynamic player that can throw and run to fill that hole in the uptempo offense in the red-zone. This is a perfect time to rebuild, reinvigorate and finally utilize the talent from each player on the team. 

Problem two: How can a college coach control these very out-spoken and cocky athletes? 

Solution: Chip Kelly is a college coach who loves to control his team. I think Chip will have to use that mentality to refocus the Eagles and make them act as a team and not as individuals. The only way he could succeed is using this hybrid technique because it utilizes the talent so the players will be actively used; ergo, they will not complain too much and he needs to be a tough coach that will not tolerate mediocre play or attitude.

I have no doubt that his coaching talent will be successful, but it does take a team and organization to succeed. It will take a long time, so the sooner the Eagles start, the better. That means, rid of Vick and reshuffle the deck. 

Let's Go Eagles! 

"Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate"-Vince Lombardi



Source: phillysportslive.com