Head Coach Chip Kelly addressed the media Thursday. Kelly discussed the replacement offensive linemen, the performance of defensive end Fletcher Cox, and linebacker Mychal Kendricks' continued return.
HC Chip Kelly: There's been a lot of personnel change on the O-line. I think the group of guys has done a really nice job while in there.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: The guys who have slid in have done a great job. Continuity is always an issue, in terms of communication. But it's a credit to them.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Any position coach shines through when there are injuries, and Coach Stoutland is no different. We've got teachers.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: DC Bill Davis is very thorough. Really intelligent, great grasp of defensive football, and different kinds of defenses, too.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Davis can coach secondary, D-line, linebackers. Diverse. Great communicator.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: During self-scouting, we saw we needed to capitalize on red zone opportunities. Not just one thing. A combo of different things.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: The field is the same for everybody, red zone or not. It changes for everybody when the field condenses, not just the offense.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Fletcher Cox has done a great job against the run, and the pass as well, which is often overlooked. Drawing double teams, etc.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Last year Arizona was still able to get to all of their defensive looks despite facing our tempo offense.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: We always look at the tapes from previous games if the coaching staff is still the same. Not waxing nostalgic, just seeing concepts.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: There are benefits to running the ball out of the shotgun and from under center. There are a lot of different paths from both.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Guys who want to stay take altered roles in the NFL compared to their NCAA careers. Shows versatility, drive. Chris Polk, James Casey.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Mychal Kendricks has been getting acclimated to drills. Still has three more sessions before Sunday.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
Chip: Everything is a priority. Offense, we have third down percentage, better first downs, everything. We analyze everything.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 23, 2014
