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Tweetcap: Kelly Praises Defense

Oct 20, 2015 at 06:31 AM

Head coach Chip Kelly spoke with members of the Philadelphia media Tuesday afternoon, discussing quarterback Sam Bradford's play, why the defense has improved this season and what he expects when the team goes up against the undefeated Panthers on Sunday ...

On the Giants game:

Chip Kelly: The pressure on Manning was two-fold. The guys did a really good job from a coverage standpoint. Then, the front four got to him
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Kelly: The coaches did a good job of scheming against Odell Beckham. They doubled him as much as they could.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

On the Eagles' defense:

Kelly on secondary: We've got two very intelligent safeties who get everyone lined up. A guy who doesn't get enough credit is E.J. Biggers.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Kelly: The hardest cut for us at end of camp was Najee Goode. I don't know why he wasn't picked up, but thank God he wasn't. It's a blessing
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Kelly: Improved talent and increased comfort level in scheme have aided in the performance of the #Eagles defense this season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

On Bradford:

Kelly: We need to simulate game situations as best as we can for Sam Bradford. However, you can't mimic a live pass rush
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Kelly on Bradford's inconsistencies: That's a great question. There's not one things. It can be the rush. It can be the wrong route run.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Coach Kelly: Sam Bradford is our quarterback. We have full confidence in Sam.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 20, 2015

On the running game:

Kelly on the running game: The offensive line is executing and jelling. They're getting good push at the point of attack.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Coach Kelly on improving run game: Our offensive line is really executing. We haven't changed any schemes.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 20, 2015

On penalties:

Kelly: I think penalties in the league are up. I think we've been on the low end in most of the games we've played.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

On Donnie Jones:

Kelly: Donnie Jones is doing a really good job of directional punting. Donnie's been very beneficial b/c of no mis-hits in those situations
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

On the Panthers:

Kelly: Cam Newton has been playing at a very high level. The #Eagles coaches scouted the Panthers prior to last night's game.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Kelly: Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis are the best pair of linebackers that we'll face this season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

Coach Kelly: Cam Newton is throwing it at a really high level. Olsen is among the best tight ends in the game right now.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 20, 2015

Kelly: There are some similarities in Steve Spagnuolo and Sean McDermott's schemes. They've done great job tailoring scheme to talent
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 20, 2015

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