Around the NFL 2013 Offseason (Episode 99)

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

A few Chip Kelly tidbits from various tweets:

Zach Berman ‏@ZBerm 33m

Anyone who wants to cite time of poss. this year -- Chip doesn't care about it. "Time of possession is how much time the other team wastes."

Zach Berman ‏@ZBerm 45m

Eagles day off this season under Kelly is Monday. Will practice Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 2m

Eagles HC Chip Kelly on contrast between tempo/speed of officials in NCAA & NFL: "Zero difference. None."

Another quote that I heard, but have no source to verify (maybe SS or others know the specific, and if my context is wrong please correct me), is [paraphrased]"we looked at on field performance in our evaluations, not the mental approach behind it".

A topic that will surely dominate this season will be Chip Kelly's transition to the NFL. Many are focusing on his offensive scheme, but my question is, and will remain, can he change from dealing with dependent young men to highly paid independent athletes. I think the transitions go far deeper than just the on field product. I will be really surprised, just from my personal opinions, if he lasts in the NFL, but will be intriguing to see how it goes.

Steve Spurrier II

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Steve Spurrier II

Eagles HC Chip Kelly on contrast between tempo/speed of officials in NCAA & NFL: "Zero difference. None."




Yes, this man will fail miserably. He'll find himself in over his head...outmatched by other head coaches and as an added bonus, he'll get the already injury-prone Mike Vick severely injured...and then Nick Foles.

He thinks he can come into the NFL and run his college offense just as successfully as he did in the Pac-12. I applaud the optimism and self-confidence, but he's coming off as arrogant and looking unprepared. Week 1 is going to be a lot different than the preseason.

Steve Spurrier went undefeated and we scored the most points in the preseason. Once the real games started, his career stepped into quicksand.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

A few Chip Kelly tidbits from various tweets:

Zach Berman ‏@ZBerm 33m

Anyone who wants to cite time of poss. this year -- Chip doesn't care about it. "Time of possession is how much time the other team wastes."

...

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 2m

Eagles HC Chip Kelly on contrast between tempo/speed of officials in NCAA & NFL: "Zero difference. None."

Another quote that I heard, but have no source to verify (maybe SS or others know the specific, and if my context is wrong please correct me), is [paraphrased]"we looked at on field performance in our evaluations, not the mental approach behind it".

A topic that will surely dominate this season will be Chip Kelly's transition to the NFL. Many are focusing on his offensive scheme, but my question is, and will remain, can he change from dealing with dependent young men to highly paid independent athletes. I think the transitions go far deeper than just the on field product. I will be really surprised, just from my personal opinions, if he lasts in the NFL, but will be intriguing to see how it goes.

I don't watch the college game so I don't know if what he says about the refs is true but I do know that, when asked about the biggest difference between the college game and the pros, the players site the speed of the game almost without fail. As to time of possesion, while true it isn't determinative, it's a pretty good indicator. In the pros, if you can't control the clock when you need to, you will lose more often than you win - much more often.

Kelly clearly is a more detail oriented guy than Spurrier ever was. At the same time, there seems to be a similar disrespect for the difference between the college game and what he will be facing Sept. 9th forward. I am not saying he is doomed, maybe he is in the right place at the right time with his emphasis on an up tempo offense. Based on some of the thngs I have read, I am just skeptical. Part of it, of course, I am hoping he will Spurrierize the Eagles.

[Lilman52]

The Saints just cut oft injuried OT Jason Smith. Hope he can get on somewhere as a backup. Seemed like he had so much potential.


HTTR!!!

[dmek25]

liking that word you just made up. i am thinking the same thing. spurrier though the NFL would change for him. i get the same feeling from kelly

[Lotus]

Vote Ray Guy for the Hall of Fame!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Vote Ray Guy for the Hall of Fame!

He should be the first and only punter to go in. He definitely deserves it.

[skinsfan69]

I think Chip Kelly has a good chance to win. The NFL is going to up tempo read option offenses. Just look around the league...Carolina, SF, Seattle, Buffalo, Us and now Philly. I think it's here to stay. OBC didn't care about protecting his QB and only wanted Florida Gators. Not to mention he was miserable cause of the weather.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think Chip Kelly has a good chance to win. The NFL is going to up tempo read option offenses. Just look around the league...Carolina, SF, Seattle, Buffalo, Us and now Philly. I think it's here to stay. OBC didn't care about protecting his QB and only wanted Florida Gators. Not to mention he was miserable cause of the weather.

As do I. The comparisons to Spurrier to me are a joke. Kelly has probably worked more since 5:00 this morning then Spurrier did in two years.

[skinsfaninok]

Carolina d looking good

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Carolina d looking good

Preseason. Wait until the regular season with Atlanta and New Orleans running up the score on them.

[JoeRedskin]

Just how many former Skins kickers are there in the league??

Gano, Cundiff, Suisam, Novak ... am I missing anyone?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Just how many former Skins kickers are there in the league??

Gano, Cundiff, Suisam, Novak ... am I missing anyone?

Akers

[CrustyRedskin]

So bye bye Miss American pie........

Y! SPORTS

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Akers

Yeah, I thought he had been with us but wasn't sure.