Head coach Chip Kelly spoke with the Philadelphia media for the final time before the team's trip to Carolina. He spoke about the upcoming game against the Panthers, about Jordan Matthews and about team injuries ...
On the Panthers:
Coach Kelly: Panthers defense is really well coached. Coaching staff makes adjustments when they get beat.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 22, 2015
Kelly: Thomas Davis is a true three-down LB. He's one of the fastest linebackers in the league.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
Kelly: The Panthers lead the league in rushing attempts. They're going to try to wear you down. One of the challenges is going toe-to-toe
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
Coach Kelly: Newton was coming off of ankle surgery last year and he wasn't the same Cam. We expect a different Panthers team this time.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 22, 2015
On Matthews:
Kelly: The Panthers played a lot more man coverage against Jordan Matthews, which is why he had a big game. Just looking for the matchups.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
Kelly: Jordan Matthews played outside receiver in 12 personnel due to injuries Monday night for some snaps. He did well, can play there.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
Ike Reese explained on the Post-Game Show on Monday night that the #Eagles might need to move Jordan Matthews around to throw off defenses
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
On Jason Peters:
Kelly: We have such a high standard for Jason Peters. He played his best game this past week.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
On injuries:
Kelly: Mychal Kendricks will be back out there again today. He did well yesterday. We'll see how he handles back-to-back days.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
Kelly: Nelson Agholor's status remains up in the air.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
On Lane Johnson:
Kelly: We were very impressed by the athleticism and versatility of Lane Johnson. Had the most upside out of those OTs in 2013 NFL Draft
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
On coverage:
Kelly: We're seeing more man coverage this year. Right now, it's 51-49 man vs. zone coverage. Last year, it was 60-40 zone coverage.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
On Sam Bradford:
Chip Kelly: I think Sam Bradford is mentally over the injuries, I do.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 22, 2015
