Head coach Chip Kelly sat with reporters for an hour Wednesday morning during the NFL's Annual Meeting. Amid a whirlwind offseason for the team, Kelly touched on the moves the team has made, the expectations for the upcoming NFL Draft and much more. Here's the recap, courtesy of @EaglesInsider and @Eagles ...
Chip Kelly: We just tried to maximize everybody's strengths ... Thought Howie was good as a talent evaluator #Eagles
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that the #Eagles have not received any other phone calls from teams regarding QB Sam Bradford
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said the safety spot opposite Malcolm Jenkins will be a competition. Said there's players on roster now who could potentially start
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly: QB Bradford has been with our training staff every day, rehabbing ... Sounds like he's on target. pic.twitter.com/6jBv8Ie4LZ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that Sam Bradford is currently on target w/knee. He's moving around right now, but he can't watch him workout.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly: Kiko Alonso could be cleared for OTAs since he had knee surgery before Bradford
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said McCoy trade was difficult decision. Said the cap money is divided up into Murray, Mathews and Sproles
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that when they traded McCoy they had to see what RBs would be available and the one-cut backs were the ones on the market
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly cited the recoveries by Jeremy Maclin and Jason Kelce from ACLs as proof that Sam Bradford can bounce back
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said he doesn't know whether or not Jordan Matthews will move to the outside this season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly: Philosophically, I want to keep all our draft picks. You build your team through the draft. pic.twitter.com/mwUjpkULwc
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly on potential of moving up in draft: Philosophically, I want to keep all of our draft picks
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said he thought Odell Beckham was the best player in the draft last year.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly explained how QBs go quick in the draft citing Sanchez, Ponder, Locker, etc. as all top 10 picks.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly when asked if Evan Mathis will be on team next year: I hope so.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that at the end of the day they will listen to offers for any player. Gave Evan Mathis' reps permission to seek trade.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said Connor Barwin's performance last season exceeded his contract
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly asks why Jim Harbaugh was not asked about trading up for Andrew Luck prior to 2012 draft. Kelly said it's same scenario as Mariota
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said philosophically: "More players are better than one player." That's why he's against a drastic move up in draft.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly on his #EaglesDraft strategy: More players are better than one player. pic.twitter.com/RXt9bzo55G
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly: It's not the system. It's about the players. ... Said the NFL is personnel-driven.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly: Said Byron Maxwell was helped playing across from Richard Sherman since he saw the majority of targets. Praised Maxwell's versatility
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly excited for @BMaxx41's versatility: Great size, length. A very smart, intuitive player. pic.twitter.com/sasemUmBy6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly said again that there are free agency conversations going on, but doesn't know if any other moves will happen
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly: WR is probably deepest position in the #EaglesDraft
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that Brandon Boykin, Nolan Carroll and Walt Thurmond will battle for starting CB spot opposite Maxwell
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that #Eagles are open to Brandon Boykin moving outside. "Whoever is the best out of that group will play corner for us."
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that Josh Huff's preseason injury set him back, forced him to play catch-up. Huff will get more of an opportunity w/Maclin gone
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly excited to see Mark Sanchez's growth in second season in system
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said the key with Marcus Smith is consistency. Showed flashes at time, but must do it on more consistent basis
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that the #Eagles did not want to give up Nick Foles. Would have liked both Bradford and Foles on roster.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said #Eagles are very confident about Allen Barbre. There is an open spot at RG with Todd Herremans now in Indy
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said ILB depth was something team was trying to accomplish. Cited how Ryans and Kendricks missed combined 12 games in 2014.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that when it comes to free agency additions, it's not just the tape. It's about personality, culture fit as well
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that he thinks the #Eagles have a great scouting staff. Hasn't been tough to communicate what players fit his system
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly: "If you accept it, expect it." His example was if you draft a 5-7 corner, he will be beat for a jump ball by a 6-4 WR.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said he didn't feel any additional toughness was needed on defense. Cited the outstanding run defense.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said DeMarco Murray has unbelieveable patience and vision. Runs with toughness. Rarely has negative runs. Really excited to add him
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly anticipates being more creative with Darren Sproles. Depth at RB with Murray and Mathews will allow that
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
One of Coach Kelly's offseason goals was to add depth at running back, allows more creative schemes for #SproleTrain. pic.twitter.com/8LHSEqp4lq
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that if you don't understand what you want in a player, offensive scheme or defensive scheme, you never know what to fix
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that the bottom line is a player has to earn his position. If you put a guy out there who didn't earn the time, you lose the team
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said the #Eagles money allocation needed to be shifted toward the defense more this offseason and the decisions show that
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said you can't put a price tag on every position. You're never starting from scratch and there isn't always a player worth the cost
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that by having Murray and Mathews the team can distribute the carries more evenly.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly: Everybody has ample opportunity in the offseason to earn their playing time before we set a depth chart. pic.twitter.com/96YkFsYG30
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly said the #Eagles are open to practices with other teams, but it depends on the preseason schedule which not determined yet
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that he thinks there can be a big jump for TE Zach Ertz from Year 2 to Year 3
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said the decision to transition Ted Williams to scouting was so that he could watch his son play in college
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Coach Kelly really excited about new QBs coach Ryan Day: He's a rising star in football. Smart, intelligent, very good teacher.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that new QB coach Ryan Day is a rising star. Smart, knows how to communicate what's on the board to the players
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said Tim Tebow is just one of many players that the #Eagles have brought in for private workouts. Want to do their homework
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
Kelly said that it doesn't benefit the #Eagles to tell everyone, rest of the league what his vision is for the team
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 25, 2015
For more from Kelly's comments, check back later on PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
