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| Chip Kelly to Eagles |
ESPN's Chris Mortensen has just reported via Twitter that Oregon head coach Chip Kelly will replace Andy Reid as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Last season, Kelly interviewed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and interviewed this season with the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and the Eagles.
On Monday, Jan. 7, it was reported that Kelly was not accepting the Eagles job, and would be staying with the Ducks. Apparently, the Eagles were unwilling to give up roster control to Kelly, who wants players with specific skill sets to run his fast-tempo offense.
The Eagles had been pursuing Notre Dame Head coach Brian Kelly, but that chase ended when he decided to remain at Notre Dame.
It is believed that Oregon will promote offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich to head coach. The coaching change will break up one of the most stable coaching organizations in college football, although it remains to be seen what the ripple effects on Oregon's staff will be.
It's unknown whether Chip Kelly will stick with current Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, or turn to other alternatives to build his new NFL offense.
Chip Kelly was 46-7 in his four seasons at Oregon.
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