Chip Kelly met the media for over an hour Wednesday morning at the annual NFL owners meetings. During that time, the Eagles head coach talked about his relationship with wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the future of the Eagles defense, Nick Foles' status as the team's franchise quarterback and much more. Here's a recap of the best of Kelly's media session ...
A different perspective. 95 percent of media around Chip's table. Session begins at 715 am pic.twitter.com/r1L5pOuU8S — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
A comparison ... Picture 1 .. Waiting for Chip pic.twitter.com/sXboeeiRyH — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Picture 2 .. Waiting for Jason Garrett pic.twitter.com/7kTjaPzGns — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Chip! pic.twitter.com/Mk5wYCvWrn — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
#Eagles head coach Chip Kelly confirmed that he has communicated with DeSean Jackson. Kelly said that he'll "do what's best for the team." — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that the conversations between he and DeSean Jackson are private, but he has "no issue" with Jackson. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Chip on DeSean: my conversation with DeSean is between DeSean and myself. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that DeSean Jackson has never come to him or Howie Roseman to ask for a new contract. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Chip Kelly is "real excited" about the addition of Darren Sproles, but wants to see him in OTAs before defining any type of role for the RB — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
April 21 opens voluntary offseason conditioning program for team. "I don't anticipate anything surprising," says Kelly. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Chip Kelly said that backup quarterback is a "position of need" after losing Michael Vick. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
On QB: team always looking for competition. On Sanchez: likes his athletic ability and experience — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly was asked about #Eagles' reported interest in QB Mark Sanchez. Said Sanchez is a "very good athlete" and has lots of experience. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that Jeremy Maclin is "doing well" in his rehab from last year's ACL injury. Was at the facility every day, in position mtgs — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
On Jeremy Maclin: "Mac is doing well. He"a on track. It was a big blow losing him." — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that his offense isn't "predicated on one player." if it is and that player is unavailable, "you're going to be in trouble." — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly pointed to how he had to use three quarterbacks last season regarding how the offense can't revolve around one player. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Chip Kelly said that he can see Connor Barwin, Jason Kelce, Malcolm Jenkins and Darren Sproles replacing the leadership lost w/Avant, Vick — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Re: Darren Sproles' age, Kelly said that age is a guideline, but you have to look at production. Points to Jason Peters, who got a new deal — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly on OG Evan Mathis: praises work ethic and performance in 2013. Has not expressed any concerns. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly on defense: Can we improve our pass rush? I think we can improve everything. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly is excited about the progress made on defense and said it "will continue to improve in Year 2." — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that the defense still needs "a little bit more of a (pass) rush." Added Malcolm Jenkins was the "No. 1" target for the defense — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Chip on CBs: I think our two outside corners are very good football players, referring Bradley Fletcher and Cary Williams — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that the challenge in finding pass rushers is projection. Can a 4-3 end in college transition to 3-4 stand-up rusher in the NFL? — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly was optimistic about QB Matt Barkley entering his second season. "We're excited about where he is." — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that "I don't think we're fine at any position," stressing the importance of taking the BPA in the draft. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly said that DeSean Jackson was "outstanding" with everything that was asked of him last year. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly on Nick Foles as a franchise QB: Nick is our quarterback. He is the quarterback of our franchise. He is our franchise quarterback. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) March 26, 2014
Kelly: can our offense can improve? I think it can improve a ton. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
A room of NFC head coaches and media as session ends pic.twitter.com/BKzKnL0HmK — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 26, 2014
